| Specifications MG 'ZT' and 'ZT-T', Model years 2004/2005 | |||||||||
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| Specification Level | 120 | 160 | 180 | 190 | CDTi | CDTi 131 | 260 | ||
| ZT, ZT-T | Available | Available | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Available |
| ZT+, ZT-T+ | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| ZT SE, ZT-T SE | --- | --- | Available | Available | --- | --- | --- | --- | Available |
| Engine | |||||||||
| Type | 1.8 | 1.8 T | 2.5 V6 | 2.5 V6 | 2.0 CDTi | 2.0 CDTi | 2.0 CDTi | 2.0 CDTi | 4.6 V8 |
| 1.8 16v dohc 88 kW | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.8 16v dohc intercooled turbo 118 kW | --- | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.5 V6 24v dohc per bank, 130 kW | --- | --- | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.5 V6 24v dohc per bank, 140 kW | --- | --- | --- | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.0 16v dohc common rail turbo diesel 85 kW | --- | --- | --- | --- | X | X | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.0 16v dohc common rail turbo diesel 96 kW | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X | X | --- |
| 4.6 V8 16v sohc per bank 191 kW | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| Cubic Capacity | 1796 | 1796 | 2497 | 2497 | 1951 | 1951 | 1951 | 1951 | 4601 |
| Maximum power PS | 120 | 160 | 177 | 190 | 116 | 116 | 131 | 131 | 260 |
| at rpm | 5500 | 5500 | 6500 | 6500 | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Maximum torque Nm | 160 | 215 | 240 | 245 | 260 | 260 | 300 | 300 | 410 |
| at rpm | 4000 | 2100 | 4000 | 4000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1900 | 1900 | 4000 |
| Max. engine speed rpm | 6750 | 6750 | 6750 | 6750 | 4900 | 4900 | 4900 | 4900 | 6000 |
| Transvers engine, front wheel drive | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | --- |
| Longitudinal engine, rear wheel drive | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| Traction control | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | + |
| Limited slip differential | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| Cruise control | --- | --- | *+ | *+ | --- | --- | --- | --- | + |
| Transmission | ZT Saloon models | ||||||||
| 5-Speed, type | Manual | Manual | Sports Auto | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| 5th gear | 0.809 | 0.809 | 0.685 | 0.809 | 0.686 | 0.685 | 0.686 | 0.685 | 0.730 |
| 4th gear | 1.029 | 1.029 | 0.854 | 1.029 | 0.919 | 0.935 | 0.919 | 0.935 | 1.000 |
| 3rd gear | 1.348 | 1.348 | 1.247 | 1.348 | 1.292 | 1.364 | 1.292 | 1.364 | 1.330 |
| 2nd gear | 2.022 | 2.022 | 1.948 | 2.022 | 2.022 | 2.131 | 2.022 | 2.131 | 1.990 |
| 1st gear | 3.577 | 3.577 | 3.474 | 3.577 | 3.577 | 3.801 | 3.577 | 3.801 | 3.370 |
| Reverse gear | 3.308 | 3.308 | 2.714 | 3.308 | 3.308 | 2.970 | 3.308 | 2.970 | 3.615 |
| Final drive ratio 1: | 4.412 | 4.167 | 3.89 | 4.412 | 3.737 | 3.450 | 3.737 | 3.45 | 3.460 |
| mph per 1000 rpm in 5th | 20.7 | 22.2 | 28.1 | 21.0 | 29.2 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 31.7 | 29.7 |
| Transmission | ZT-T models | ||||||||
| 5-Speed, type | Manual | Manual | Sports Auto | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| 5th gear | 0.809 | 0.809 | 0.685 | 0.809 | 0.686 | 0.685 | 0.686 | 0.685 | 0.730 |
| 4th gear | 1.029 | 1.029 | 0.854 | 1.029 | 0.919 | 0.935 | 0.919 | 0.935 | 1.000 |
| 3rd gear | 1.348 | 1.348 | 1.247 | 1.348 | 1.292 | 1.364 | 1.292 | 1.364 | 1.330 |
| 2nd gear | 2.022 | 2.022 | 1.948 | 2.022 | 2.022 | 2.131 | 2.022 | 2.131 | 1.990 |
| 1st gear | 3.577 | 3.577 | 3.474 | 3.577 | 3.577 | 3.801 | 3.577 | 3.801 | 3.370 |
| Reverse gear | 3.308 | 3.308 | 2.714 | 3.308 | 3.308 | 2.970 | 3.308 | 2.970 | 3.615 |
| Final drive ratio 1: | 4.412 | 4.167 | 3.89 | 4.412 | 3.737 | 3.450 | 3.737 | 3.45 | 3.460 |
| mph per 1000 rpm in 5th | 20.7 | 22.2 | 28.1 | 21.0 | 29.2 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 31.7 | 29.7 |
| Brakes | |||||||||
| Uprated brakes including front and rear discs, pads, calipers and master cylinder | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Unique, large rear discs and opposed piston calliper | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| Electronic pad wear warning | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X# |
| Bosch 5.7 four-channel ABS | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Suspension | |||||||||
| McPherson strut front suspension | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Z-axle rear suspension | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | --- |
| Unique multi-link rear suspension | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| MG dampers, spring rates, bushes, subframe mounts and uprated anti-roll bars | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| MG Sports suspension with uprated springs and dampers | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | --- |
| Steering | |||||||||
| Power assisted linear ratio rack and pinion | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Quick ratio steering rack | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| X = Standard; --- = not available; * = available through the Plus option pack; + = standard equipment on SE models; # = front pads only | |||||||||
| Performance | ZT Saloon models | ||||||||
| 0-60 mph, sec | 10.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 12.2 | 10.3 | 11.0 | 6.2 |
| 30-50 mph in 4th, sec | 8.7 | 7.0 | --- | 6.5 | 8.1 | --- | 7.3 | --- | 5.5 |
| 50-70 mph in 4th sec | 9.7 | 7.3 | --- | 6.4 | 8.0 | --- | 6.8 | --- | 5.5 |
| Top speed mph | 121 | 132 | 134 | 140 | 120 | 118 | 120 | 118 | 155 |
| Performance | ZT-T models | ||||||||
| 0-60 mph, sec | 11.3 | 8.9 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 6.3 |
| 30-50 mph in 4th, sec | 9.1 | 7.3 | ---- | 6.8 | 8.2 | --- | 7.5 | --- | 5.7 |
| 50-70 mph in 4th sec | 10.2 | 7.6 | --- | 6.7 | 8.3 | --- | 7.1 | --- | 5.7 |
| Top speed mph | 119 | 130 | 132 | 137 | 115 | 112 | 119 | 117 | 153 |
| Fuel Economy | ZT Saloon models | ||||||||
| Urban cycle mph | 26.6 | 24.8 | 17.7 | 19.6 | 36.5 | 28.3 | 35.0 | 28.3 | 15.8 |
| Urban cycle l/100 km | 10.6 | 11.4 | 16.0 | 14.4 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 10.0 | 17.9 |
| Extra-urban mph | 46.3 | 45.6 | 35.9 | 38.4 | 60.7 | 54.7 | 63.6 | 54.7 | 27.2 |
| Extra-urban l/100 km | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 10.4 |
| Combined mph | 36.2 | 34.9 | 26.0 | 28.4 | 48.8 | 40.9 | 48.8 | 40.9 | 21.5 |
| Combined l/100 km | 7.8 | 8.1 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 13.2 |
| CO2 g/km | 184 | 194 | 259 | 239 | 163 | 190 | 163 | 190 | 314 |
| Fuel Economy | ZT-T models | ||||||||
| Urban cycle mph | 26.6 | 24.8 | 17.5 | 19.6 | 36.5 | 28.3 | 35.0 | 28.3 | 15.8 |
| Urban cycle l/100 km | 10.6 | 11.4 | 16.2 | 14.4 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 10.0 | 17.9 |
| Extra-urban mph | 46.3 | 45.6 | 35.0 | 38.4 | 60.7 | 54.7 | 63.6 | 54.7 | 27.2 |
| Extra-urban l/100 km | 6.1 | 6.2 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 10.4 |
| Combined mph | 36.2 | 34.9 | 25.5 | 28.4 | 48.8 | 40.9 | 48.8 | 40.9 | 21.5 |
| Combined l/100 km | 7.8 | 8.1 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 13.2 |
| CO2 g/km | 184 | 194 | 264 | 239 | 163 | 190 | 163 | 190 | 314 |
| Wheel Availability | |||||||||
| 17" x 7.5 / 5-spoke alloy | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18" x 7.5 / Grid Spoke alloy | --- | X | X | --- | X | X | X | X | --- |
| 18" x 7.5 / 11-spoke alloy | --- | --- | --- | X | --- | --- | --- | --- | X |
| 18" x 7.5 / Apex alloy | --- | --- | X (SE-models) | X (SE-models) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tyre Sizes | 215/50 R 17 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 | 225/45 R 18 |
| Spare Wheel | |||||||||
| 4 J x 16 wheel with T 125/90 R16 tyre for temporary use | Optional | Optional | Optional X (SE-models) | Optional X (SE-models) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | --- |
| Instant Tyre Repair System (ITR) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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![]() 17" 5-Spoke |
![]() 18" Grid Spoke |
![]() 18" 11-Spoke |
![]() 18" Apex |
| Weights and max. Trailer Weights of the MG ZT Saloons, Model Years 2004/2005 | ||||||||||||||
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| 120 (1.8) | 160 (1.8T Manual) | 180 Automatic | 190 | CDTi Manual | CDTi Automatic | 260 | ||||||||
| kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | |
| Unladen, Minimum, *1 | 1420 | 3130 | 1440 | 3175 | 1520 | 3350 | 1485 | 3270 | 1535 | 3380 | 1570 | 3460 | 1680 | 3700 |
| Unladen, Maximum, *1 | 1565 | 3450 | 1580 | 3480 | 1660 | 3660 | 1625 | 3580 | 1620 | 3570 | 1655 | 3645 | 1770 | 3900 |
| Max. Laden Weight, *2 | 1940 | 4275 | 1940 | 4275 | 2030 | 4475 | 2030 | 4475 | 2030 | 4475 | 2030 | 4475 | 2170 | 4780 |
| Max. Axle Load, front | 1010 | 2225 | 1010 | 2225 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1120 | 2465 |
| Max. Axle Load, rear *2 | 1000 | 2205 | 1000 | 2205 | 1000 | 2205 | 1000 | 2205 | 1000 | 2205 | 1000 | 2205 | 1120 | 2465 |
| Max. Roof Load | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 | 80 | 175 |
| Max. Trailer Weight, unbraked | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 |
| Max. Trailer Weight, braked *3 | 1200 | 2645 | 1450 | 3195 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3525 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3535 |
| Max. Tow Hitch Download | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 |
| *1=Unladen weight is with no occupantsand 90% fuel tank filling; *2=When towing, the vehicle max laden weight can be increased by up to 100 kg (221 lbs) and the maximum rear axle load can be increased by 15% provided road speed is limited to a maximum of 62 mph / 100 km/h. *3=The maximum towing weights shown above are to an industry defined standard and represent the maximum weight that can be towed by the vehicle, allowing it to restart efficiently on a 12% gradient (1 in 8.3 approx.) at sea level. | ||||||||||||||
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| Weights and max. Trailer Weights of the MG ZT-T Tourers, Model Years 2004/2005 | ||||||||||||||
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| 120 (1.8) | 160 (1.8T Manual) | 180 Automatic | 190 | CDTi Manual | CDTi Automatic | 260 | ||||||||
| kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | kg | lb | |
| Unladen, Minimum, *1 | 1480 | 3260 | 1505 | 3315 | 1585 | 3490 | 1550 | 3415 | 1585 | 3490 | 1620 | 3570 | 1740 | 3835 |
| Unladen, Maximum, *1 | 1620 | 3570 | 1635 | 3605 | 1715 | 3780 | 1680 | 3700 | 1670 | 3680 | 1705 | 3755 | 1835 | 4045 |
| Max. Laden Weight, *2 | 1980 | 4365 | 2010 | 4430 | 2090 | 4605 | 2090 | 4605 | 2090 | 4605 | 2120 | 4670 | 2250 | 4960 |
| Max. Axle Load, front | 990 | 2180 | 1030 | 2270 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1100 | 2425 | 1120 | 2465 |
| Max. Axle Load, rear *2 | 1060 | 2335 | 1060 | 2335 | 1060 | 2335 | 1060 | 2335 | 1060 | 2335 | 1060 | 2335 | 1190 | 2620 |
| Max. Roof Load | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 |
| Max. Trailer Weight, unbraked | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 | 750 | 1650 |
| Max. Trailer Weight, braked *3 | 1200 | 2645 | 1450 | 3195 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3525 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3535 | 1600 | 3535 |
| Max. Tow Hitch Download | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 | 100 | 220 |
| *1=Unladen weight is with no occupantsand 90% fuel tank filling; *2=When towing, the vehicle max laden weight can be increased by up to 100 kg (221 lbs) and the maximum rear axle load can be increased by 15% provided road speed is limited to a maximum of 62 mph / 100 km/h. *3=The maximum towing weights shown above are to an industry defined standard and represent the maximum weight that can be towed by the vehicle, allowing it to restart efficiently on a 12% gradient (1 in 8.3 approx.) at sea level. | ||||||||||||||
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