The MG RV8 web site

General : Engine : Rover V8 3.950 c.c. 190ps (139.4 K.W.) at 4.750 rpm’s Maximum Speed : 230 KM/H Performance : 0 to 100 KM 5.9 Seconds. Fiscal horsepower : 19 CV Fuel injection system : Lucas multi-point. Bore : 94 mm.   Stoke: 71.12 mm.   Compression : 9.32 : 1 Maximum torque 318mm at 3200 rpm’s Compression Ratio : 9.32 to 1 Weight of the car (Gross) : 1.280 KG. Remark : The MG RV8 is totally built by hand Transmission : 5 Speed Manual gearbox Final Drive ratio : 3.31 to 1 Suspension : Front = Independent double wishbone with coil springs and telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar. Rear = Live axle with twin leaf elliptic springs and telescopic dampers. Twin lower torque control arms with an anti roll bar. Brakes : Servo Assisted. Front : Ventilated 270 mm discs. Rear : 9 Inch Drums. Wheels : Cast alloy 15” x 6 J. Tyres : 205/65 x VR 15 Fuel tank capacity : 51 litres of unleaded 95 Octane Petrol. Sizes : Length : 4.010 mm Width : 1.694 mm Height : 1.320 mm Wheelbase : 2.330 mm Sales figures : 330 cars sold on the UK market, 91 cars various European Countries, 1579 cars sold to Japan.