2003 MG ZT 260 specifications

2003 MG ZT 260 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2746 mm 108.1 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4740 mm 186.6 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1770 kg 3902 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area 2.18
CdA 0.72
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.6 litre
4601 cc
(280.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.2 × 90 mm
3.55 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 260 PS (256 bhp) (191 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 410 Nm (302 ft·lb) (41.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 41.5 kW/litre
56.4 ps/litre
55.6 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 89.11 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system SMPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1119.8 kPa (162.4 psi)
Maximum RPM 6000 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 17.1 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.3 s
@ 95 mph
Standing kilometre 26.9 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
146.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
107.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
144.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.27 kg/kW
15.49 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.9/10.4/13.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.9/10.4/13.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.6/9.6/7.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG15.8/27.2/21.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.1/22.6/17.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 314.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.
Wheel size front 7½J x 18
Wheel size rear 7½J x 18
Tyres front 225/45 ZR 18
Tyres rear 225/45 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 325 mm
Rear brake diameter 332 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID113872
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 40.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 MG ZT 260 added 2003-10-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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