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Topic: MG Prepares 370 hp Supercar and More!
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alex
Administrator Posts: 254
From: London, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted July 05, 2001 03:40 PM
   
Yes we really like what the MG guys have been up to lately.
Take a look here for more info:
http://www.fantasycars.com/1/2001/MGSupercar/mgsupercar.html and then let's talk on whether MG is back on track! [This message has been edited by alex (edited July 05, 2001).] IP: Logged |
P!R@N@
Moderator Posts: 1632
From: Jax, FL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted July 06, 2001 10:55 AM
yeah, the 500 looks really good and the 80 isnt my favorite supercar design but it is well done.------------------
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Anthony
Member Posts: 876
From: Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern California
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted July 06, 2001 06:46 PM
The 500 and X80 both look pretty good. MG has gotten serious in a hurry. I think the Mangusta is ugly and the Cobra and Esperante are better buys, but good for MG.------------------
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kingfisher
Member Posts: 2532
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted July 07, 2001 03:12 AM
At this rate, I can see only success for MG Rover. AUTO EXPRESS had a little news bite about the X80, and - correct me if I'm wrong - they were mentioning a 500 bhp figure. And isn't Lola helping with this car too?People over here haven't forgotten the MG name, so the sooner they return, the better. ------------------
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madtherchot
Member Posts: 405
From: Kirksville, MO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted July 08, 2001 05:18 PM
I dont know. The news is too big, too soon. We've heard so many big things, but at the end of the day, its about what they make. I am still skeptical about this new company. They are going to have to spend billions to get MG and Rover to what they say they are going to.------------------
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kingfisher
Member Posts: 2532
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted July 09, 2001 04:17 PM
Mr. Towers and co. do seem to be smart businessmen, though, so they have experience and corporate savvy on their side. The Qvale deal is smart and inexpensive.But I keep having to remind myself that they only intend to get MG Rover into good enough shape to SELL to another company. They don't intend to go on as an independent forever. ------------------
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madtherchot
Member Posts: 405
From: Kirksville, MO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted July 09, 2001 06:41 PM
I did not know that they did not intend to remain independent. That is news to me. It is going to be one helluva task, but if I were them, I would keep it running if I restored it. Anyway, lets hope the best for the British Auto Industry.------------------
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Lamborghini-GTS
Member Posts: 227
From: 3rd rock from the sun
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted September 01, 2001 12:11 PM
One word (er..Smiley) about the X500:  .------------------
Lamborghini Diablo. One car everybody dreams about having. [This message has been edited by Lamborghini-GTS (edited September 01, 2001).] IP: Logged |
Rambler
Moderator Posts: 687
From: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted September 01, 2001 08:15 PM
I like what MG is doing now. I've always like the MGA and MGB and they're making a comeback. Well good for them, can't wait for tht first jaw-dropping moment when you first see a new car in person.  ------------------
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Vipervenom800
Member Posts: 2540
From: Manassas, VA, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted September 02, 2001 07:54 PM
X500 I think mg is definately back on track ------------------
     
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kingfisher
Member Posts: 2532
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted September 04, 2001 12:40 AM
Just read some interesting news in the SUNDAY TIMES - there was a link in the news ticker.It stated that MG Rover has had talks to buy Lotus from Proton. They said the rumoured price was £50 million. Negotiations that would have Proton buy a stake in MG Rover are on-going. Mr. Towers and Mr. Howe also hope to convince Proton to co-operate on replacements for the 45 and 25. They are also wooing venture capitalists into investing as well - which is where the cash for the Lotus purchase would come from. ------------------
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DJ Dirk
Member Posts: 128
From: belgium
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted September 04, 2001 01:43 AM
I think that the new MG's well be a lot of fun to drive with, but it's a shame that they didn't build new cars that they just took the rovers.
OK the Rover 75 is a really cool car
But MG has to build an open sportscar, like they always have done------------------
Ferrari will stay on top forever
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P!R@N@
Moderator Posts: 1632
From: Jax, FL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted September 04, 2001 06:23 PM
i would think lotus would sell for much more but i guess that is how much a small volume sports car company sells for. anyways, MG is turning back into a great automobile manafacturer.------------------
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