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1993 MG RV8 technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1993 MG RV8

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bodywork

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Type2S DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight

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Wheelbase 2330 mm 91.7 in
Track front 1260 mm 49.6 in
rear 1330 mm 52.4 in
Length 4010 mm 157.9 in
Width 1694 mm 66.7 in
Height 1320 mm 52 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1280 kg 2822 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 50.9 litres 11.2 UK Gal 13.4 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

1993 MG RV8 See all MG models
Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 71.10 mm
3.7 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 3.9 litre
3947 cc
(240.861 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system Fuel injection
Maximum power
(DIN)
192.6 PS (190 bhp) (141.7 kW)
@ 4750 rpm
Specific output 48.1 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)
318.0 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.4 kgm)
@ 3200 rpm
bmep 1012.4 kPa (146.8 psi)
Specific torque 80.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Rover
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32
Unitary capacity 493.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance

1993 MG RV8 See all MG models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph 5.90 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 148.44 bhp/ton

chassis

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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.CS.W.
rear LA.SE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 6J x 15
rear 6J x 15
Tyresfront 205/65 VR 15
rear 205/65 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake front 270 mm
rear229 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.31

general

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RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1993 MG RV8 added 1996-03-31.
Last modified 2009-07-02.
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