Costello
V8 MGB Roadster & MGBGT Ken Costello began supplying his conversions
which squeezed a V8 into MGB Roadster and MGBGT shells from 1970. He eventually
converted over 200. The early cars have the distinctive Costello power bulge in
the bonnet. An imaginative package ahead of its time. MGBV8
Costello
MGBGTV8
chrome bumper Launched in August 1973, the V8 powered MGB produced
by the Abingdon Factory was a remarkable, low budget project which combined the
popular fixed head coupe body style with a powerful three and half litre light
alloy V8 engine. It is now an established classic sports car.
MGBGTV8
rubber bumper
The rubber bumpered MGBGTV8 appeared from late 1974 - a modification that was
necessary across the MG sports car range to meet front impact requirements. The
V8 in both chrome or rubber bumpers has an effortless performance with a modest
but purposeful exhaust note. MGBGTV8
V8
Roadster Conversions The availability of new MGB bodyshells from
the BMH body plant at Faringdon in Berkshire (now at Witney in Oxfordshire) has
encouraged many V8 enthusiasts to build an MGBV8 Conversion - particularly V8
Roadsters which have become the fastest growing part of the V8 Register. V8 Conversion notes
MGBGTV8
Conversions The variety of V8 Conversions is extraordinary in
terms of interior trim and equipment specification. They are built to order by
a number of V8 specialists in the UK and overseas, and of course by many V8 enthusiasts
for their own use. MGBV8 Conversions
MG
RV8 The RV8 appears to be based on the familiar MGB bodyshell but
underneath it is a substantially re-engineered car with sophisticated electronic
engine management systems. It was launched in 1992 and surprisingly the major
part of the production went to Japan. But many cars are now returning to the UK!
MG RV8
MG
SV - formerly the MG X80 This extraordinary car is based on the
car developed for the Italian Qvale Mangusta operation. The 4.6 litre twin-cam
V8 power plant and five speed gearbox is from Ford. Three model derivatives have
been seen so far - a 4.6 litre SV (320Ps), SV Plus (380Ps) and SV Club Sport (465Ps).
MG SV See also prelaunch
photos.
MG
ZT 260 V8 The MG ZT 260 V8 launched by MG Rover has rear-wheel
drive and is available in ZT saloon and ZT-T estate formats. It's powered by a
260bhp 4.6-litre V8 engine with an awesome 410Nm of torque to deliver class-leading
acceleration. The package offers an unbeatable combination of price and performance.
MG ZT 260
V8
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