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MG ZT 160 (1.8T) Technical Specifications

Body, dimensions and weights    
     
No. of doors/seats   4/5
Length/width/height m 4.74/1.97/1.41
Wheelbase m 2746
Track, front/rear mm 1505
Turning circle m 11.36
Fuel tank capacity ltr 65
Cooling system including heater ltr 7.5
Engine oil ltr 5.2
Transmission fluid ltr 1.6
Maximum weight, unladen (EC Kerb) kg 1625
Maximum permissable axle load – rear kg 1000
Maximum trailer load braked kg 1600
Maximum trailer load unbraked kg 750
Maximum roof load/trailer nose weight kg 80
Luggage comp capacity ltr 432
Drag coefficient cd 0.32
     
Engine    
     
Configuration/no. of cylinders/valves   In-line / 4 / 16 valve
Engine management   Siemens
Displacement, effective cc 1796
Bore/stroke mm 80.0x89.3
Compression ratio/fuel grade :1 9.2
Maximum output Ps/kW 160/118
Maximum output at engine speed rpm 5500
Maximum torque Nm/lb ft 215/159
Maximum torque at engine speed rpm 2100
     
Electrics    
     
Battery /location Ah/- 63
Alternator Amp 105
     
Chassis    
     
Brakes, front   Pin slider calipers with ventilated discs
Diameter mm 284
Brakes, rear   Pin slider calipers with ventilated discs
Diameter mm 280
Steering   PAS / rack & pinion
Turns lock to lock   2.95
Turning circle m 11.4
     
Transmission/Power    
     
Type of transmission   Five speed manual
Transmission ratio I:1 3.577
  II:1 2.022
  III:1 1.348
  IV:1 1.029
  V:1 0.809
  VI:1 -
  R:1 3.308
Final drive ratio   4.167
Tyres & wheels   7.5J x 18" Alloy with 225/45 R18 Tyres Spare: Instant Tyre Repair Option: Space saver or full-size alloy
     
Suspension    
     
Front suspension   MacPherson struts with gas filled dampers and rear-facing ‘L’ shaped lower arms, mounted on a peripheral subframe. Anti-dive geometry.
Rear suspension   Z axle with coil springs, gas filled dampers. Anti squat geometry.

These specifications are for the UK market only. Deviations from the model variant described here are possible in various markets.      

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