| 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 3.5 litre light alloy V8 engine. It
is now an established classic sports car. More
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RV8 The RV8 appears to be based on the familiar MGB bodyshell but underneath
it's a substantially re-engineered car with sophisticated electronic engine management
systems. It was launched in 1992. Surprisingly the major part of the production
went to Japan, but many are now returning to the UK or going to Australia and
New Zealand.! More |
| MGBGTV8
rubber bumper The rubber bumpered MGBGTV8 appeared from late 1974. It was
a modification that was necessary across the MG sports car range to meet front
impact requirements. With chrome or rubber bumpers V8s have an effortless performance
with a modest but purposeful exhaust note. More | | MG
RV8GT Although no RV8GTs were produced by MG Rover, a number of V8 enthusiasts
in the UK and in Australia have built GT versions with an MGBGT shell and RV8
engine, transmission, wheels and interior which look very good. More |
| Costello
V8 Roadster & MGBGT Ken Costello began supplying his conversions which
squeezed a V8 into Roadster and GT shells from 1970. He converted over 200. The
early cars have the distinctive Costello power bulge in the bonnet. An imaginative
package ahead of its time. More & Earlier
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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 are from Ford. Three model derivatives - a 4.6 litre SV
(320Ps), SV Plus (380Ps) and SV Club Sport (465Ps). MG
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| 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. More
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ZT 260 V8 The MG ZT 260 V8 produced by MG Rover has rear-wheel drive and
is available in ZT saloon and ZT-T estate formats. It's 260bhp 4.6 litre V8 engine
has an awesome 410Nm of torque to deliver class leading acceleration. The package
was a good combination of price and performance. More |
| 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. More
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ZTT 260 V8 An estate version of the model was produced but as there were
relatively few, so good quality examples rarely come up for sale. More |