Catégorie : MG F et TF

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Une TF 4X4 Electrique !
Le 23 octobre 2003 fut dévoilé une TF Hybride à l’occasion du Motorsport Industry Association’s ˜Clean Racing Conference’.

Cette TF élaborée en partenariat avec MIRA est propulsé par un moteur essence (160) + un moteur éléctrique placé à l’avant du véhicule. La TF devient donc une 4 roues motrices. Les 2 moteurs combinés délivrent 200 cv.

Un des objectifs était de combiner le plaisir de conduire avec le respect de l’environnement.

Le 0 à 60 mph passe ainsi de 6,9s à 6s sans augmentation de la consommation ou des émissions polluantes.

L’installation a demandé des changements sur la voiture, principalement aérodynamiques (noter la nouvelle face avant, les prises d’air latérales élargies). La trainée est réduite de 7%. La répartition des masses avant/arrière reste proche de 50/50.

On en a parlé sur le forum

MG TF 200 HPD

Technical Specification

K Series 160Ps, 1.8-litre VVC petrol engine driving rear wheels
40Ps high-output electric motor driving front wheels, through CVT drive train
Engine driven generator
Hawker SBS8 battery pack delivers 72v at 400 amps
BRUSA BRMD 506 motor controller
Mathworks XPC vehicle management
Aerodynamic Cd 0.32, zero front & rear lift
50 / 50 weight distribution
Performance summary

Sprint power increased from 160 to 200Ps
0-60mph time improved from 6.9 to sub 6.0 seconds
All wheel drive traction, maximum tractive effort and ˜low mu’ handling
˜Hotshift’ delivers continuous power through front wheels during gear changes
˜City mode’ feature enables relaxed urban motoring using electric front drivetrain

INSOLITE TF

Charlotte Lancaster, de Rubery s’est déguisée en la « Pink Penelope » du fameux dessin animé « Wacky races » ou « Les fous du volant ».

A bord d’une TF rose elle milite pour la récolte de fonds au profit de la recherche contre le cancer du sein. Sa mère, Glenys, fut atteinte de cette maladie il y a un an. Aujourd’hui, grà¢ce aux progrès de la médecine, elle a retrouvé une vie normale.

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TF SUNSTORM SE – AN MG FOR ALL SEASONS

« TF SUNSTORM SE – AN MG FOR ALL SEASONS »

Le 7 octobre 2003 a été annoncé une nouvelle série limitée de TF « the Sunstorm SE ».
Elle est équipée en standard d’un hard-top couleur carrosserie.

3 couleurs sont disponibles : Raven Black, Nightfire Red et Starlight Silver

PUBLICATION ET PLUS DE DETAILS EN ANGLAIS :
RELEASE IMMEDIATE
October 7, 2003

TF SUNSTORM SE – AN MG FOR ALL SEASONS

A new MG TF – the Sunstorm SE – is announced today (October 7), combining a high-level specification with a standard-equipped body-coloured hardtop, making it ready for any weather conditions, and in the process the appearance of a desirable coupé.

The TF Sunstorm SE is offered in three body colour options – Raven Black, Nightfire Red and Starlight Silver. The lined body-coloured hardtop is complemented by a Smokestone coloured interior and Gunsmoke Alcantara?/ black leather seats, leather steering wheel, ˜Momo’ leather and alloy gear knob and a single slot CD tuner. The specification includes a black hood, bright pack, 16″ 11-spoke alloy wheels and MG/AP Racing disc brakes, front fog lamps and body coloured electric door mirrors. The Sunstorm SE is available with a choice of engines with three power outputs 115, 135 or 160Ps.

Richard Hudson, MG Rover Group’s sports car product specialist, commented: « The TF Sunstorm SE combines a high-specification with attractive coupé looks, which together produce a desirable SE worthy of any enthusiast’s pride. »

For further information please contact:

Kevin Jones, UK PR Communications Manager

Telephone: +44 (0) 121 482 5917 / +44 (0) 7885 288620, e-mail: kevin.jones@mg-rover.com

Ian O’Brien, UK Product PR Officer

Telephone: +44 (0) 121 482 5905 / +44 (0) 7702 341447, e-mail: ian.obrien@mg-rover.com

Media website: www.media.mg-rover.com for full information and copyright free images (for editorial purposes only).

Available in the UK, only 500 Sunstorm SEs are being produced. Orders can be placed with immediate effect. Performance and economy are similar to the donor models.

Performance and economy
0-60 mph
Max Speed
Combined economy

115 Sunstorm SE
9.2 secs
118 mph
39.8 mpg

135 Sunstorm SE
8.2 secs
127 mph
35.6 mpg

160 Sunstorm SE
6.9 secs
137 mph
37.6 mpg

Pricing
CO2

(g/km)
Retail Price
VED
1st Reg. Fee
OTR Price

MG TF 115
169
?17,025
?145
?25
?17,195

MG TF 135
184
?18,675
?145
?25
?18,845

MG TF 160
179
?20,975
?145
?25
?21,145

Option availability

Sunstorm SE
Retail Price
115
135
160

Passenger airbag
?275
O
O
O

Bonnet cover
?50
O
O
O

Spare wheel (16″ alloy)
?125
O
O
O

Volumetric alarm
?150
O
Std
Std

Radio/cassette
NCO
O
O
O

CD/MP3 tuner
?100
O
O
O

6 disc CD autochanger
?250
O
O
O

Lowered and uprated suspension
?150
N/A
O
O

Air conditioning
?1125
O
O
O

34207/071003

24 septembre 2003
Auto Express présente en image de synthèse ce que pourrait être une future MG TF GT
24 septembre 2003
Auto Express présente en image de synthèse ce que pourrait être une future MG TF GT

Selon Auto Express, des sources internes à MG Rover ont révélé que des prototypes d’une future MG TF GT ont déjà été créé.

Selon le journal, la voiture bénéfierait d’une rigidité accrue par rapport au roadster (normal ), et la place libérée par l’absence du toit repliable laisserait plus de place pour un plus gros moteur.

Les prix seraient comparables à ceux du Roadster.

Auto Express a l’habitude de faire ce genre de « scoop » basés sur des rumeurs. La photo n’est d’ailleurs qu’une image modifiée.
L’hypothèse d’une version Coupé de la F n’est pas nouvelle. La MGB avait également une version Coupé avec la MGB GT qui avait connu aussi un succès important. Mais contrairement à cette dernière, la TF GT n’ajouterait pas de places arrières… Egalement quid de l’accessibilité du moteur ?

Une chose est sà»re, cette conversion coà»terait peu au groupe qui manque toujours cruellement de moyens et pourrait amener plus de clients vers la TF. Comme d’habitude, on nous promet de plus gros moteurs, plus de puissance, plus de sportivité etc… la marque continue à evoluer contre la tendance. Il est dommage que beaucoup continuent à penser que le plaisir de conduire se mesure au nombre de chevaux.

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C’est le 15 janvier 2002 au salon de Bruxelles que fut dévoilée la MG TF aux yeux du public.
C’est le 15 janvier 2002 au salon de Bruxelles que fut dévoilée la MG TF aux yeux du public.

Images de la MG TF au salon de Bruxelles fournies par MG-Rover… et présentée par Melle Sophie Ellis Bextor…

MG ROVER OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Release immediate January 15, 2002

BRUSSELS SHOW DEBUT FOR NEW MGTF

MG today (15th January) unveiled, for the first time, the new MG TF at the Brussels Motor Show. The MG TF is a fundamental new generation of the MGF, Britain’s best selling sports car and introduces a new exterior appearance, an all-new suspension design, higher performing engines and a host of new paint, interior trim and hood colours.

Launched progressively into world markets from February 2002 with an array of new improvements, the TF is led by its design, feature specification and driver enjoyment. In the UK market, the MGF has been the best selling car in the roadster sector for the last six years and the TF has been evolved to continue this tradition.

The MG styling team, led by the company’s Product Design Director, Peter Stevens, have substantially developed the exterior style and aerodynamic packaging – the two key influencing factors on purchase decision.

The TF carries a sharper, more aggressive and purposeful look, which was honed in both studio and wind tunnel. The improved aerodynamic characteristics play an integral part in the chassis development and maximise the benefits of the new suspension and steering changes.

The TF has a new front bumper, shaped to reduce front-end lift, with a framed lower air intake and the provision for ˜Fogstar’ fog lamps. All-new high-efficiency projector headlamps complete the frontal appearance. At the rear, an integrated effective lip spoiler incorporating a high-mounted stop lamp flows from the rear deck. The TF is lower with a greater dynamic appearance, assisted by its dart-like sill features and crisply-shaped air intakes.

A crucial aspect of the TF’s engineering development was the requirement for a new suspension design. A completely new coil spring suspension and multi-link rear axle replaces the MGFs inter-connected Hydragas system to produces a more responsive and involving set-up, re-engineered to produce a completely enjoyable driving experience. An optional Sports Handling Pack permits greater levels of driver involvement and further improved handling performance.

The MG TF is a new generation of the MGF, that recognises the ˜real world’ affordability and practicality required of a fully-functioning everyday sports car. The modified front and rear subframes are solid-mounted and the new suspension features a 10mm lower stance. This benefits appearance, stability and handling with its lower centre of gravity.

The body structure has been stiffened in crucial areas to produce a 20% more rigid shell, producing an improvement in windscreen header vibration. Steering is now more responsive, with a completely new tune for the speed-sensitive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), with a 10% faster geared rack with revised characteristics to give a more progressive steering feel throughout the car’s speed range. On ABS equipped cars, braking distances have been shortened by 10%.

A four-model range provides customers with a spectrum of performance, style, affordability and specification. Designated by numbers closely linked to their power output, the range includes the 1.6-litre TF 115, the well-appointed 1.8-litre TF 135, the TF 120 Stepspeed with multi-function CVT sports auto and the range-topping TF 160 with the legendary Variable Valve Control K Series engine. The TF range spans a 118mph/190kph to 137mph/220kph speed range capability, with improvements to performance, economy and CO2.

New paint colours; XPower Grey and Le Mans Green are available on MG TF, with Trophy Blue and Trophy Yellow now extended to the entire range. TF also introduces three new optional hood colours – in blue, grey and green and new trim fabrics – Sebring and Daytona. Three new interior colours to complement Ash – Tan, Grenadine and Smokestone are available with matching tonneau covers for when the hood is folded. New alloy wheels include an eleven-spoke 16″ design and the option of an ultra-lightweight.

Rob Oldaker, MG Rover Group’s Product Development director, explained: « The MGF has proved to be an amazing success having dominated its sector for the last six-years. The introduction of the new MG TF will enhance this popularity further. I have no doubt that the new TF, with its fresh new design style, new suspension with revised rear linkage geometry and a rich choice of feature specification and colour will produce even more exhilaration and retain MG’s sales pole position. »

The first MG TF built will carry a 0101 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) suffix, following an MG tradition that has used the last three numbers of the company’s telephone number – Longbridge is 0121 475 2101. Abingdon MGs from 1930 were started at 0251 (Abingdon 251), with MG Magnette ZAs and TF Midgets using a 0501 VIN following the company’s BMC Headquarters in Birmingham having the 1501 telephone number.

Product Summary:

Body shape – front, side and rear styling and aerodynamic improvements

Headlamps incorporate projector and direction indictor lamps

Entirely new suspension for enhanced driver involvement and response;

Multi-link rear axle with precise kinematics control

Coil springs replace the interconnected Hydragas system

Solidly-mounted subframes for improved handling responsiveness

Greater choice of paint colours, interior trims and optional hood colours

Contemporary interior treatment, with new fabrics and revised instrumentation

Higher performance K Series engines

The aggressive and purposeful style of the MG TF is sleeker and sportier, with a lower stance made possible by the inclusion of new:

Front bumper formed for aerodynamic performance with MG grille identity

Larger front grille aperture and MG badge

Rear bumper housing larger exhaust pipes

Headlamp units incorporating projector lamps and direction indicator

Body monoside with new shape mid-engine air-intakes

Boot lid with integral aerodynamic spoiler and high-mounted LED stop-lamp

A number of enhanced customer choice items include new:

Paint colours include XPower Grey and Le Mans Green

Coloured hoods – three new optional colours; blue, grey and green

Alloy wheel designs; 16″ 11-spoke on TF160 and an optional ultra-lightweight

Note to Editors

The new MG TF will replace the current MGF when sales commence in February 2002. Since launch in 1995, 77,000 MGFs have been produced, with over 40,000 UK sales, making it Britain’s best selling sports car over six years.

Contacts:

Kevin Jones: 0121 482 5917 or 07885 288620 (kevin.jones@mg-rover.com)

Greg Allport: 0121 482 5894 or 07740 740445 (greg.allport@mg-rover.com)

Issued by MG Rover Group Communications: 0121 482 5896

Media web site: www.media.mg-rover.com

La TF est-elle sà»re ?
La MG TF est-elle sà»re ?

Pour le savoir il est utile de regarder les notations des tests EuroNCAP (sur 5 points).

Les tests réalisés en Janvier 2003 sur une MG TF donnent les résultats suivants :

Avec 4 étoiles la protection des passagers peut être jugée comme très bonne.

Le plus remarquable est la notre obtenue en matière de protection des piétons en cas de choc : 3. C’est 2 points de plus que tous ses autres concurrents.

Ce dernier résultat s’explique en partie par la présence centrale du moteur qui a permis notamment de créer une partie avant hautement déformable permettant de bien absorber les chocs frontaux.
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« Acheter La MGF fut la pire erreur que j’ai pu faire. Voiture A EVITER. »
Laurent

« Je viens d’acheter une MGF AM 2000. Tout simplement superbe. Très agréable à conduire, et tout est là pour retrouver la philosophie des vieilles MG. Bravo… »

Gaetan