Performance Review: MG SV R X Power - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

MG SV Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the MG SV R X Power is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular MG SV has a 4996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The SV shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SV's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1500 kgs (3306 lbs) this makes the MG SV R X Power in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The MG SV shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 4996cc 32V V8 engine produces 385 bhp (287 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the MG SV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (281.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the MG SV.

The MG SV has a Power to weight ratio of 256.6 bhp per ton and 250.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 SV competing with the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (281.5 bhp per ton) or the 1997 Ferrari 355 F1 Berlinetta (281.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the MG SV generating around 250.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Jaguar XJ R 575 5.0 V8 Supercharged (275.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540d xDrive G30 (275.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the MG SV R X Power as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This MG SV R X Power is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SV and the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124

When talking about the performance of the MG SV on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.85 secs @ 106.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 (12.80 secs), the 2019 Toyota Supra GR RZ 3.0 Turbo (12.81 secs), and the 2017 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 (12.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the MG SV R X Power has a maximum speed of 175mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 SV equals the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 MG SV R X Power then how about the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), the 2021 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (186 mph).

Related Links:

2004 SV Rivals List.

A Brief History of MG

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