MGTF500 X Power

MGTF500 X Power was created by mgf1998

Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35880
just seen this on ebay thought you would like a look

MG TF500 X Power. Factory built unique racing car. 400bhp X Trac 6 Speed Seq box
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35885
That is a very good find, thanks mgf1998.

Thought I'd post some of the details and pics so they can be viewed after it disappears from ebay.

Description read as follows;

This car was built by MG Sport and Racing X Power in 2000-2001.
First shown in public at Le Mans 2001 when MG competed with their LMP 675's.
Full MSA Competition car log book.

Suitable for racing, sprints or hillclimbs.

Totally unique factory built car, never used in competition.
Mid engined Cosworth 2000 Le Mans XP20 development Garrett turbocharger in 400bhp setting. Anti lag system.
The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt and have only had 1 hour of running in time.
Six speed sequential gearbox (X Trac).
Rear wheel drive.
All independent with unequal-length wishbones and anti-roll bars.
4 pot AP Brakes and 17" MG multi spoke alloys.










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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35887
this was driven by a friend of a friend who was doing some engine mapping on it, apparently there was flames coming from the exhaust ;)
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35891
Hmmm............flames coming from the exhaust

:woohoo: That's just the icing on the cake :bust:
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35892
but where would you drive a beast like that? :nonod:

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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35894
If you can afford the price tag, I'm sure you can afford the track fees too :broon:
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35942
Awesome, the bonnet sort of reminds me CJJ's project one ...
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Posted 12 years 10 months ago #35954
.......and the flames remind me of the dinner Sue has just cooked :pinch:

Awesome looking motor :broon:

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