Shortly after the formation of MG Rover (MGR) from the departure of BMW ownership in the spring of 2000, a new range of MG saloons was announced.  First viewed by the press in January 2001 and simply codenamed as X30, X20 and X10. These MG Sports Saloons were subsequently launched in the spring of 2001 as the MG ZR, MG ZS and MG ZT with the slogan Life's too short not to. To most enthusiasts they are collectively and affectionately known as the Zeds.

MG ZR

The MG ZR was the UK's top selling small sports hatchback. Available in both 3 door and 5 door variants. The ZR proved to be real hit with all ages of driver, not only as an economical package but also, like all MGs, great fun too.

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	0-60mph	Top speed
ZR 105	1.4 K-Series	103Ps @ 6000rpm	123Nm @ 4500rpm	10.0	111mph
ZR 120	1.8 K-Series	117Ps @ 5500rpm	160Nm @ 2750rpm	8.6	119mph
ZR 120  Stepspeed	1.8 K-Series	117Ps @ 5500rpm	160Nm @ 2500rpm	9.5	112mph
ZR 160	1.8 VVC K-Series	160Ps @ 6900rpm	174Nm @ 4700rpm	7.4	131mph
ZR TD	2.0 L-Series	101Ps @ 4200rpm	240Nm @ 2000rpm	9.7	114mph
ZR 115 TD	2.0 L-Series	113Ps @ 4200rpm	260Nm @ 2000rpm	9.1	116mph

MG ZS

The MG ZS is quite simply one of the best handing front wheel drive cars ever produced.  Available as a 5 door hatch and as a 4 door saloon the ZS is a real driver's car, offering powerful engines and agile chassis with excellent handling.

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	0-60mph	Top speed
ZS 110	1.6 K-Series	109Ps @ 6000rpm	138Nm @ 4500rpm	9.8	119mph
ZS 120	1.8 K-Series	120Ps @ 5500 rpm	160Nm @ 2750rpm	9.0	122mph
ZS 120  Stepspeed	1.8 K-Series	120Ps @ 5500 rpm	160Nm @ 2750rpm	9.0	122mph
ZS 180	2.5 KV6	177Ps @ 6500 rpm	240Nm @ 4000rpm	7.3	139mph
ZS TD	2.0 L-Series	101Ps @ 4200 rpm	240Nm @ 2000rpm	10.3	116mph
ZS TD 115	2.0 L-Series	113Ps @ 4200rpm	260Nm @ 2000rpm	9.5	120mph

MG ZT / MG ZT-T

The award winning and high quality platform of the executive MG ZT saloon and ZT-T tourer had a wide appeal with both the private and business sector. Launched at first as FWD only, again using the both the K, KV6 and a BMW sourced CDTi diesel power unit. From the outset MGR announced its intension to develop a RWD version too. The MG ZT 260, launched in 2003, was re-engineered to a longitudinally mounted, in line, V8. The engine and gearbox originates from the Ford Mustang GT. In 2005 a few 320 versions were produced too.

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	0-60mph	Top speed
ZT 120	1.8 K-Series	120Ps @ 5500rpm	160Nm @ 4000rpm	10.9	121mph
ZT 160 (T)	1.8T K-Series	160Ps @ 5500rpm	215Nm @ 2100rpm	8.5	132mph
ZT 160	2.5 KV6	160Ps @ 6250rpm	230Nm @ 4000rpm	8.8	131mph
ZT 180  Sports Auto	2.5 KV6	177Ps @ 6500rpm	240Nm @ 4000rpm	8.9	134mph
ZT 190	2.5 KV6	190Ps @ 6500rpm	245Nm @ 4000rpm	7.7	140mph
ZT 260	4.6 V8	260Ps @ 5000rpm	410Nm @ 4000rpm	6.2	155mph
ZT CDTi	2.0 CDTi	116Ps @ 4000rpm	260Nm @ 2000rpm	11.0	120mph
ZT 135 CDTi	2.0 CDTi	131Ps @ 3500rpm	300Nm @ 1900rpm	10.3	120mph

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