MG announced on Oct 11, 2002
an enhanced performance diesel powered MG ZT saloon and MG ZT-T estate car. The
ZT/ZT-T 135 CDTi offers increased levels of power and torque over the recently
launched ZT CDTi, with power rising from 116Ps to 131Ps and torque from 260 to
300Nm.
Appealing to the sports orientated
motorist who requires high levels of fuel economy, the MG ZT/ZT-T 135 CDTi
diesels have competitive levels of performance. The saloon 135 CDTi is capable
of 0-60mph in 10.3 secs (11.0 for the regular CDTi), 30-50mph (4th
gear) in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 120mph. In terms of economy the ZT 135
CDTi has an official Combined figure of 48.8mpg the same as the ZT CDTi.
FAST WARM-UP
With winter looming,
Rover has introduced for ATC equipped diesel-powered 75 Saloon and Tourer models
an optional parking heater. Activated by a timer control or instantly by a
long-range remote
control plip, the parking heater is designed for cold days when de-iced windows
and a warmed interior can make for a comfortable and safe start to a journey.
The timer control
unit, sited within the centre armrest, can be programmed to warm the car
interior with three-programmable switch-on times and a fixed 30-minute heating
cycle. Alternatively, the remote control can operate the parking heater to
either override the timer or activate additional operation times of up to 60
minutes, from a range of up to 600
metres.
The parking heater
system, when activated, enables both the fuel-burning heater and the cars
heating and ventilation system to function independently of the ignition, with
heated coolant pumped around the engine and circulated in the cabin.
Tests carried out in
Scandinavia, with temperatures below 32oC, showed the parking heater
producing an interior level of 24oC, allowing the engine to start
with ease and the windows cleared with a single wipe. Without it several
minutes would pass before reaching 0oC when it would become safe to
drive.
The parking heater option is priced at £400.
Below is a differences spec sheet. Dor the base CDTi spec see
here.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
AND PERFORMANCE
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
1535-1620
Maximum permissable axle load
front / rear
kg
1100/1000
Maximum trailer load braked
kg
1600
Maximum trailer load unbraked
kg
750
Maximum roof load/trailer nose
weight
kg
80/100
Luggage comp capacity
ltr
432
Drag coefficient
cd
0.32
Engine
Configuration/no. of
cylinders/valves
Transverse in-line/ 4 / 16
valve
Engine management
Siemens
Displacement, effective
cc
1951
Bore/stroke
mm
84.0x88.0
Compression ratio/fuel grade
:1
18.0
Maximum output
Ps/kW
131/96
Maximum output at engine speed
rpm
4000
Maximum torque
Nm/lb ft
300/221
Maximum torque at engine speed
rpm
1900
Electrics
Battery
Ah/-
75
Alternator
Amp
115
Chassis
Brakes, front
Pin slider calipers with
ventilated discs
Diameter
mm
284
Brakes, rear
Pin slider calipers
Diameter
mm
280
Steering
PAS / rack & pinion
Turns lock to lock
2.95
Transmission/Power
Type of transmission
Five speed manual
Transmission ratio
Manual
Automatic
1:1
3.577
3.801
II:1
2.022
2.131
III:1
1.292
1.364
IV:1
0.919
0.935
V:1
0.686
0.685
R:1
3.308
2.970
Final drive ratio
3.737
3.450
Tyres & wheels
7.5J x
18" Alloy Wheels
225/45
R18 tyres
Spare:
Instant Tyre Repair canister
Optional space-saver and alloy spare wheels available
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.
Optional sports suspension pack with up-rated springs and dampers.
