Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2004, 2005
The MG ZR was a compact vehicle introduced in 2001 by the MG Rover Group.
The hot-hatch was actually a badge-engineered Rover 25 that suffered few changes such as an improved suspension and a more attractive exterior and interior design.
The attractive ZR was built in 3- and 5-door body styles, available with a variety of engines and trim levels.
In 2004, MG decided to update the small sporty car along with the rest of the vehicles in the range.
With the new exterior design changes, the ZR was no longer that similar to the Rover 25.
Inside, the revised interior design was more appealing than before. The new dash design incorporated the climate controls on some models and the cloth upholstery was refreshed.
Other updates included a sunroof, 16-inch Grid Spoke alloys, refreshed rear light clusters, a leather steering wheel, side sills and rear bumper extensions.
Aside from the mentioned improvements, the ZR remained the same agile, aggressive looking pocket-rocket with a precise steering and great stability in turns.
The facelifted ZR should have been given an award for the shortest life in the automotive history, as its production ceased on its 1 year birthday.
The MG Rover Group went bankrupt in April 2005, just when the carmaker was about to release a new model to replace the ZR.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 123 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 5MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 6900 RPM 160 HP @ 6900 RPM 158 BHP @ 6900 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 174 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/45 R17W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 CVT (117 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 86.1 KW @ 4200 RPM 117 HP @ 4200 RPM 115 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 260 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 4200 RPM 113 HP @ 4200 RPM 111 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 260 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.1 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.3 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |