1995 MG F 1.8i VVC 5MT (145 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The British brands are proud of producing the original roadster, and MG was one of the best car manufacturers in that segment, and in 1995 it reinvented the original design with the F model.

MG was well-known in automotive history. Over time, it lost its shine, but it continued to produce models that were very attractive to its customers. This F model was one of them because it was unique in the European market. Instead of placing the engine up front, it put it behind the cockpit.

The MG showed a new concept for the F’s front fascia. It featured rounded headlights and oval-shaped blinkers and parking lights installed in the bumper. The split grille that sported the company’s badge on a vertical slat in the middle resembled some older MG models but in a subtle way. From its profile, the roadster looked balanced, with the driver seating in the middle of the car since the cabin was moved forward to make room for the engine. Behind the doors, on the lower sides, the automaker installed air-intakes, which were not for decoration. Finally, at the back, the twin exhaust pipes poked through the bumper.

The two-seat cabin was cramped for full-grown adults and divided by the center console. The dashboard sported a twin-cockpit layout. In front of the driver, MG installed a small instrument cluster just big enough to sport a four-dials layout. On the center stack, the carmaker added two additional gauges above the stereo, while the controls for the HVAC system were placed at the bottom.

Behind the seats, MG installed a 1.8-liter engine carried over from Rover. It featured a variable valve timing system that made it very fuel efficient. Still, it was potent enough to rocket the little roadster from naught to 60 mph (0-97 kph) in less than seven seconds for the most powerful version.