MG Quiz

Pretty much perfect in record time! I said it was an easy one!

Fundamental difference is the Maestro is front wheel drive.

Next question...

ok tech time lol
mgzt and zt-t260

what was diffrent from then normal cars from mg (saloon)
what engine ad gear box where used
what was x12 and x13

and what was special with vin 001

engoy and have fun

The 260 was re-engineered to a longitudinally mounted, in line, V8 with rear wheel drive as opposed to a transverse engine, front wheel drive. In this form, the engine displaces 4.6 litres and delivers a lazy but extremely effective 260bhp allied to a stump pulling 410Nm of torque.

The engine and gearbox originates from the Ford Mustang GT 2004 and uses a cast iron block and alloy cylinder heads, each with a single overhead camshaft. There are two large valves per cylinder, which helps maximise low and mid engine rpm power and torque generation. This engine is a direct relative to the all alloy 32 valve twin overhead camshafts per head engine that is used in the MG XPOWER SV models.

x12 = saloon
x13 = tourer

VIN 001 is allocated to the very special MG XPower ZT 500 concept ZT model that started the V8 model range towards production reality.



Specially built with a 500bhp supercharged 32 valve version of the engine, 6 speed gearbox and many other one off features including an aggressive but integrated bodykit, the car was saved by the MG Owners Club and rebuilt using the Clubs very extensive facilities and expertise. The beautifully restored car is often displayed at shows and at the Clubs HQ.

Tui is off to a flying start

over to you


also here is a web page with more info including limited slip dif ect
http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-zt-t-260.html

Paul I might demand you bake another pie soon :yesnod:!!

So, what car is this including year of manufacture and engine size?
How much was it bought for by it's current owner and when?
What is the story behind it? Where has it travelled?
Who are the 2 people in the photograph and where are they from?

tui wrote: Paul I might demand you bake another pie soon :yesnod:!!
Patience is a virtue

So, what car is this including year of manufacture and engine size?
It is a 1948 MG TC with a 1250cc engine


How much was it bought for by it's current owner and when?
He paid £150for it in 1966


What is the story behind it? Where has it travelled?
Since its purchase in 1966 the car has made trips across the U.S., Australia, and South and Central America.
Last year the owner and his wife completed a 30,000 mile trip in the car from Barnsley to New Zealand.
The drive took them through Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, China and south-east Asia to Singapore before the car went by boat to New Zealand where they have set up a new life.

Who are the 2 people in the photograph and where are they from?
Robert and Lynne Douglas. The couple, originally from Barnsley in Yorkshire, have now set up home permanently in Tauranga on the North Island of New Zealand.

How's that :whistle:

magic!

Unfortunately looks like Tui is not here at the moment, so assuming that my answer is acceptable to her, here is the latest MG Quiz question

Take a look at this car..





What links this to the MGF?
When did it make its début?
Who built the car?
How, allegedly, did the car get its name?

Good luck everyone

Just before you get your teeth into the latest MG Quiz question above and an update on the Hall of Fame T-Bar pies....

:rant: Nobody spotted, in the previous update, that only one persons points had changed :ohmy: Shame on you all for missing the :oops: 'computer error' :whistle:

:woohoo: what a very busy week it has been. A week in which we welcomed a new face and seen newbie Tui (Hari) making a big entrance and having a ding dong battle with MGF MARK.

We started off with MG Police, Alloy inlets and the female finishing touch. :yesnod: Old number one then lead the way to Henry Ford II's MGB :yesnod: An early MG logo, Gerald Palmer's sporty MG saloon, Fast EMMA who emigrated to France, Suppliers of engines, radiators, screw threads and stop-go sayings brought us back to recent history with Ashley's MG and then all the way to James Bond in an MG maestro, plus the muscular V8 MG ZT. Rounding it all off with a globe trotting MG TC which settled in New Zealand. I'm worn out just thinking of it all again. :slapme:

Due to the popularity of the quiz and the polite request of a young lady I have baked another couple of pies, using the correct ingredients this time :whistle:

Chasing the leading pack we have.....



turning on to the fast long straight we have....




Less than six days ago we overtook the 50,000 views milestone and over the Easter weekend have already received over 3, 000 more, which is all down to the fantastic questions and informative replies you all come up with ~ Well done to one and all :hugs:

Edit - I've added the driving smilie to the toolbar , Simon

Thank you Paul :yesnod: I am determined to be baked in pie no. 2! One of these days... Though I am a little concerned my little joy ride was beginners luck! Your question has me utterly stumped and I have no clue where to start

Hari I have no doubt that you will soon be jockeying for pole position. Watch out boys this girl is super charged and I don't reckon it's beginners luck

My last question..... ok here is a mini clue....

It was his first

lol iv seen that car and i know where it is and i know pqd44 whent there lol

ill dig it out tonight :broon:

do i get a point for just a photo

answer

1938 Issigonis ‘Lightweight Special’

To reduce unsprung weight, ultra lightweight Elektron
wheels and hubs with integral brake drums were
used; more unique features. His weight-saving philosophy
even meant that the aluminum-alloy skin of the Special
was left unpainted.

During 1933 to 1938, in his free time, he and friend
George Dowson constructed the hand-built car in Issigonis’
home garage without the aid of power tools. In his
book “Specials”, John Bolster wrote, ‘The Lightweight
Special is one of the most amazing specials ever constructed

One of the most original car designers of the modern era, ALEC ISSIGONIS (1906-1988) is best known as the creator of the Mini, but also designed two more of the five best-selling cars in British motoring history – the Morris Minor and the Austin 1100. link is morris

Issigonis later described the Lightweight Special as,
“A frivolity in my life. It was not so much a design exercise
as a means of teaching me to use my hands.”


http://www.oecc.ca/vcb/Resources/Archives/RA_2009_14_1.pdf

and the photo from the museum
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/motoring-record-breakers-exhibition/mg_7360-copy.jpg

think thats about it