2005 MG XPower SV-R

XPower SV-R2005

MG

XPower SV-R 2005
XPower SV-R 2005 drivetrain
B 694
RARE

Statstics

SPEED

6.3

HANDLING

5.6

ACCELERATION

4.7

LAUNCH

4.2

BRAKING

4.5

OFFROAD

5.1

Engine

5.0L Naturally-Aspirated V8 385 bhp (287 kW), 376 lb⋅ft (510 N·m)

Layout

Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive 5-speed Transmission

Weight

3395 lbs (1540 kg),54%/46%,0.113 hp/lb (0.186 kW/kg)

Description

Manufactured by MG Rover, the XPower SV-R was heavily inspired by the Qvale Mangusta and used parts from the Ford Mustang – all to potentially attract buyers in the United States. It was unveiled as a concept car in 2001 before Peter Stevens, former exterior designer of the McLaren F1, reworked its appearance to be more aggressive. Ultimately, the XPower SV-R was more of a niche sports car with an estimated 82 units produced – one of its most famous buyers being Rowan Atkinson.