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MG RV8

(1993 model)

Brief specs of 1993 MG RV8

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in, 141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, 318.0 N·m / 234.5 lb·ft / 234.5 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MGIssued from1993
ModelRV8Issued until
SerieRVNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMGCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4010 mm / 157.9 in / 157.9 inTotal (curb) weight1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb
Width1694 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inDry weight
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2330 mm / 91.7 in / 91.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.90 m2 / 20.5 sq ft / 20.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerRoverValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.32
Fuel supplyFuel injectionEngine displacement3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity493.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque318.0 N·m / 234.5 lb·ft / 234.5 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)78.9 kW / 105.8 hp / 105.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output35.9 kW/l / 0.789 bhp/cu in / 0.789 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque80.6 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 sPower-to-weight ratio148.4 kW/ton / 112.5 bhp/ton / 112.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front205/65 VR 15Tyres rear205/65 VR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front270 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 inBrake diameter rear229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of MG RV8

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