2001 MG ZR 160 specifications

2001 MG ZR 160 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1472 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1457 mm 57.4 inches
Length 4011 mm 157.9 inches
Width 1688 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 1145 kg 2524 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area 2.00
CdA 0.74
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code K1.8
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 89.3 mm
3.15 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque 174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 65.6 kW/litre
89.2 ps/litre
88 bhp/litre
1.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 96.88 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system MEMS3
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1217.5 kPa (176.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
139.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
137.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.72 kg/kW
16.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 10.4/5.8/7.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.4/5.8/7.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre9.6/17.2/13.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG27.2/48.7/37.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG22.6/40.6/31.4 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 179.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) I
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.60 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front 7J x 17
Wheel size rear 7J x 17
Tyres front 205/45 R 17
Tyres rear 205/45 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 262 mm
Rear brake diameter 239 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID92675
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 MG ZR 160 added 2002-02-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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