1993 - MG - RV8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. RV8 1993
General Information
Make MG
Model RV8
Production Year 1993
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2330 mm     (91,7 in)
Front Track 1260 mm     (49,6 in)
Rear Track 1330 mm     (52,4 in)
Length 4010 mm     (157,9 in)
Width 1694 mm     (66,7 in)
Height 1320 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1280 kg     (2819,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 50,9 litre   (11,2 Imp gal ,  13,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3947 cc     (240,86 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 71,1 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 493,38 cc/cylinder    (30,11 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,35 : 1
Fuel System Type Fuel injection
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 190 HP     (141,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 318 N.m     (234,7 lb.ft ,  32,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 148,4 HP/ton    (110,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,1 HP/litre    (35,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 270 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 15
Wheels (rear) 6J x 15
Tyres (front) 205/65 VR 15
Tyres (rear) 205/65 VR 15