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{{Infobox | | {{Infobox | | ||
|Image = | |Image = [[Image:Small mg.jpg|300px]] | ||
|Marque = | |Marque = [[MG]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = TF LE500 | ||
|Production = | |Production = 1995-2005<br>2008-2010 | ||
|Class = | |Class = Entry-Level Sports Car | ||
|Body Style = | |Body Style = 2+2 [[Mid-Engined]] Roadster and Hardtop | ||
|Length = | |Length = 3943 mm | ||
|Width = | |Width = 1626 mm | ||
|Height = | |Height = 1249 mm | ||
|Wheelbase = | |Wheelbase = 2375 mm | ||
|Weight = | |Weight = 1150 kg (Roadster) | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = 5 speed Manual, RWD | ||
|Engine = | |Engine = 1.8 litre (1796 cc) | ||
|Power = N/A hp @ | |Power = N/A hp (135 PS) @ 6750 rpm<br>N/A lb-ft (165 Nm) of [[torque]] @ 5000 rpm | ||
|Similar = | |Similar = [[Mazda MX-5]]<br>[[Toyota MR2]] | ||
|Designer = | |Designer = [[Gerry McGovern]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
Warranty | '''Warranty''' | ||
2 year 50,000 km | |||
'''Service interval''' | |||
20,000 km/12 months | |||
===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
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==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
*In one episode of Top Gear, Richard Hammond made a stretch limousine out of the MG F and was dubbed a 'sports limo'. The car had a distinguishable large rear spoiler, two racing seats and a televideo intercom system and also, the car featured some on-board sports equipment. In the 2006 Brit Awards, Richard Hammond chaufeured brit nominee Jamelia. However, she got attention from passerbys, the car's accelerator got stuck open and Jamelia got angry but when she got to Earls Court, her composure had been restored. | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{MG}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.mg-uk.co.uk/flash/ MG TF Official Website] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/05/mg-tf-le500-production-commencing-at.html MG TF LE500 Production Commencing at Longbridge Plant in August 2008] | |||
*[http://www.mgfcarparts.com/ MGF Car Parts] | |||
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/mg-prepping-new-lower-cost-tf-135-for-uk.html MG prepping new lower-cost TF 135 for UK] | |||
*[http://www.mgbooks.com/mgf-workshop-manual.php/ MGF Workshop Manual] | |||
*[http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/260905/mgs_tf_cabrio_axed.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=4e035090b743928b161b3f382304c438 MG's TF cabrio axed] | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 14 December 2010
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| MG F | |
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| MG | |
| aka | TF LE500 |
| Production | 1995-2005 2008-2010 |
| Class | Entry-Level Sports Car |
| Body Style | 2+2 Mid-Engined Roadster and Hardtop |
| Length | 3943 mm |
| Width | 1626 mm |
| Height | 1249 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2375 mm |
| Weight | 1150 kg (Roadster) |
| Transmission | 5 speed Manual, RWD |
| Engine | 1.8 litre (1796 cc) |
| Power | N/A hp (135 PS) @ 6750 rpm N/A lb-ft (165 Nm) of torque @ 5000 rpm |
| Similar | Mazda MX-5 Toyota MR2 |
| Designer | Gerry McGovern |
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