1993 MG RV8

The RV8 is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet passenger car with a front located engine, manufactured by MG. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3.9 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 190 bhp (193 PS/142 kW) of power at 4750 rpm, and maximum torque of 318 N·m (235 lb·ft/32.4 kgm) at 3200 rpm. A 5 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels. Its quoted kerb weight is 1280 kg. Top stated speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4010 mm
Weight
1280 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.9 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
193 PS / 190 bhp / 142 kW @ 4750 rpm
Torque
318 Nm / 235 ft.lb / 32.4 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h / 135 mph

1993 MG RV8 specifications

1993 MG RV8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2330 mm	91.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1330 mm	52.4 inches
Length	4010 mm	157.9 inches
Width	1694 mm	66.7 inches
Height	1320 mm	52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	1280 kg	2822 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	50.9 litres	11.2 [13.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	3.9 litre 3947 cc (240.861 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	94 × 71.1 mm 3.7 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.32
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW) at 4750 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	318 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.4 kgm) at 3200 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	35.9 kW/litre 48.8 ps/litre 48.1 bhp/litre 0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	80.57 Nm/litre 0.97 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.35:1
Fuel system	Fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1012.4 kPa (146.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	493.38 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 150.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 110.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 148.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.03 kg/kW 15.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front	6J x 15
Wheel size rear	6J x 15
Tyres front	205/65 VR 15
Tyres rear	205/65 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter	270 mm
Rear brake diameter	229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.79
Final drive ratio	3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID	4136
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	43.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1993 MG RV8 added 1996-03-31. Last modified 2013-02-28.