MG ZT 190 technical specifications by Car Enthusiast

MG's ZT 190 - a driver's sports saloon. Image by Mark Sims.

MG's ZT 190 - a driver's sports saloon
If you read our review of the Rover 75 1.8T, you will know that we are quite impressed by Rover's ability to compete with the much larger companies in the mid-range executive saloon market. However, the idea of slapping a body kit and an MG badge on it and trying to flog it as an enthusiast's car had even the least cynical journalists raising their eyebrows and making "yeah right" noises.

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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 140
0-60 mph (seconds): 7.7

Urban mpg: 19.8
Extra urban mpg: 38.8
Combined mpg: 28.7
CO₂ (g/km): 235

Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 4740
Height (mm): 1410
Width (mm): 1970
Wheelbase (mm): 2740
Front track (mm): 1500
Rear track (mm): 1500
Cargo volume (litres): 432
Kerb weight (kg): 1485
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 65

Engine & transmission
Engine: KV6 24 valve quadcam, 6-cylinder petrol engine mounted transversely.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2497
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder, DOHC per bank.
Max. power (bhp): 190 at 6500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 181 at 4000 rpm

Transmission: Five speed manual.

Gear ratios:
5th: 0.809
4th: 1.029
3rd: 1.348
2nd: 2.022
1st: 3.577
Reverse: 3.308
Final drive ratio: 4.412

Chassis & running gear
Front: McPherson struts with gas-filled dampers and rear facing 'L' shaped lower arms, mounted on a peripheral subframe, anti-dive geometry, sports dampers, anti-roll bar.

Rear: Z-axle with coil springs, gas-filled dampers and anti-squat geometry, sports dampers and anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes: Front: 325 mm ventilated discs. Rear: 276 mm ventilated discs. Anti-lock standard with electronic brakeforce distribution.

Wheels: Alloy, 7.5J x 18".

Tyres: 225/45 R18. Michelin Sport fitted to test car.