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MIRA and MG debut 'Hybrid Performance Development' at key motorsport event |
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17 May 2004 |
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An exciting new technology concept was unveiled on October 22, at the Motorsport Industry Association's 'Clean Racing Conference', by Rob Oldaker, product development director, MG Rover Group and John Wood, managing director, MIRA. The 'Hybrid Performance Development' is a petrol/electric powered MG TF featuring a combined output of 200Ps deployed through its four road wheels. MIRA engineers in consultation with MG Rover Group have produced the '200 HPD' specification, derived from the popular MG TF sports car, producing functional and environmental benefits, with a wider performance capability potential for motorsport. Rob Oldaker, commented: "The 200 HPD is the culmination of two talented Midlands-based companies, bringing together their expertise to create this MG car, that perfectly illustrates the vision of the Clean Racing Conference." John Wood, added: "We conceived the idea to produce an enhanced performance car that anticipated environmental requirements, while expanding today's sports car driving experience. The car achieves this with 'responsible performance' where the innovative hybrid solution sharpens acceleration, at no expense in tailpipe emissions, yet also offers customer benefits like all-wheel-drive traction and the low-speed clutchless operation of 'City mode'." |
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MG TF 200 HPD - Technical Specification· K Series 160Ps, 1.8-litre VVC petrol engine driving rear wheels · 40Ps high-output electric motor driving front wheels, through CVT drive train· Engine driven generator · Hawker SBS8 battery pack delivers 72v at 400 amps · BRUSA BRMD 506 motor controller · Mathworks XPC vehicle management · Aerodynamic Cd 0.32, zero front & rear lift · 50 / 50 weight distributionPerformance summary· Sprint power increased from 160 to 200Ps· 0-60mph time improved from 6.9 to sub 6.0 seconds· All wheel drive traction, maximum tractive effort and 'low mu' handling· 'Hotshift' delivers continuous power through front wheels during gear changes· 'City mode' feature enables relaxed urban motoring using electric front drivetrain |
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