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MG’s NEW GENERATION TF SPORTS CAR

The MG TF is fundamentally a new generation of the MGF, Britain’s best selling sports car and introduces a new exterior appearance, an all-new suspension design, higher performing engines and a host of new paint, interior trim and optional hood colours.

Launched into world markets from February 2002 with an array of new improvements, the TF is led by its design, feature specification and driver enjoyment. In the UK market, the MGF has been the best selling car in the roadster sector for the last six years and the TF has been evolved to continue this tradition.

The MG styling team, led by the company’s Product Design Director, Peter Stevens, have substantially developed the exterior style and aerodynamic packaging – the two key influencing factors on purchase decision.

The TF carries a sharper, more aggressive and purposeful look, which was honed in both studio and wind tunnel. The improved aerodynamic characteristics play an integral part in the chassis development and maximise the benefits of the new suspension and steering changes.

The TF has a new front bumper, shaped to reduce front-end lift, with a framed lower air intake and the provision for ‘Fogstar’ fog lamps. All-new high-efficiency projector headlamps complete the frontal appearance.

At the rear, an integrated effective lip spoiler incorporating a high-mounted stop lamp flows from the rear deck. The TF is lower with a greater dynamic appearance, assisted by its dart-like sill features and crisply-shaped air intakes.

A crucial aspect of the TF’s engineering development was the requirement for a new suspension design. A completely new coil spring suspension and multi-link rear axle replaces the MGF’s inter-connected Hydragas system to produce a more responsive and involving set-up, re-engineered to produce a completely enjoyable driving experience. An optional Sports Handling Pack permits greater levels of driver involvement and further improved handling performance.

The MG TF is a new generation of the MGF, that recognises the ‘real world’ affordability and practicality required of a fully-functioning everyday sports car. The modified front and rear subframes are solid-mounted and the new suspension features a 10mm lower stance. This benefits appearance, stability and handling with its lower centre of gravity.

The body structure has been stiffened in crucial areas to produce a 20% more rigid shell, producing an improvement in windscreen header vibration. Steering is now more responsive, with a completely new tune for the speed-sensitive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), with a 10% faster geared rack with revised characteristics to give a more progressive steering feel throughout the car’s speed range. On ABS equipped cars, braking distances have been shortened by 10%.

A four-model range provides customers with a spectrum of performance, style, affordability and specification. Designated by numbers closely linked to their power output, the range includes the 1.6-litre TF 115, the well-appointed 1.8-litre TF 135, the TF 120 Stepspeed with multi-function CVT sports auto and the range-topping TF 160 with the legendary Variable Valve Control K Series engine.

The TF range spans a 118mph/190km/h to 137mph/220km/h speed range capability, with improvements to performance, economy and CO₂.

New paint colours – XPower Grey and Le Mans Green – are available on MG TF, with Trophy Blue and Trophy Yellow now extended to the entire range. TF also introduces three new optional hood colours – in blue, grey and green and new trim fabrics – Sebring and Daytona. Three new interior colours to complement Ash – Tan, Grenadine and Smokestone – are available with matching tonneau covers for when the hood is folded. New alloy wheels include an 11-spoke 16" design and the option of an ultra-lightweight.

Rob Oldaker, MG Rover Group’s Product Development director, explained: "The mid-engined MGF has been a great success and the new TF builds on these strengths to create a car which fully embodies MG’s passion for producing a fun and driver-rewarding road car experience. I truly believe the new MG TF can produce even more exhilaration than its competitors."

The first MG TF built will carry a 0101 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) suffix, following an MG tradition that has used the last three numbers of the company’s telephone number - Longbridge is 0121 475 2101. Abingdon MGs from 1930 were started at 0251 (Abingdon 251), with MG Magnette ZAs and TF Midgets using a 0501 VIN following the company’s BMC Headquarters in Birmingham having the 1501 telephone number.

MG TF PRODUCT SUMMARY

The new MG TF sports car is available in four model specifications – TF 115, TF 120 Stepspeed, TF 135 and TF 160, representing a significant change to enhance the appeal of the UK’s best-selling British roadster.

The aggressive and purposeful style of the MG TF is sleeker and sportier, with a lower stance made possible by the inclusion of new:

• Front bumper formed for aerodynamic performance with MG grille identity
• Larger front grille aperture and MG badge
• Rear bumper housing larger exhaust pipes
• Headlamp units incorporating projector lamps and direction indicator
• Body monoside with new shape mid-engine air-intakes
• Boot lid with integral aerodynamic spoiler and high-mounted LED stop-lamp

Additional new features to the range include:

• New suspension design with coil springs and multi-link rear axle design
• Solid mounted, modified subframes
• Lower stance also benefits centre of gravity, stability and handling
• ABS cars have reduced stopping distance
• Body rigidity is up by 20%, with improvements in handling and scuttle shake

A number of enhanced customer choice items include new:

• Paint colours including XPower Grey and Le Mans Green
• Coloured hoods – three new optional colours: blue, grey and green
• Alloy wheel designs; 16" 11-spoke on TF 160 and an ultra-lightweight 16" option
• Interior trim fabrics – Sebring and Daytona
• Tonneau covers match new interior colours – Tan, Grenadine and Smokestone
  

All MG TF models include:

• Lightweight K Series 16-valve engines
• Independent coil spring suspension; double wishbone front, multi-link rear axle
• Electric speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
• Driver’s airbag and seat belt pretensioners
• Passive engine immobilisation with key transponder and perimetric alarm
• Sports styled front seats, leather gear lever gaiter
• Bright interior door release
• Electric windows with driver’s one-shot down facility
• High centrally-mounted LED rear brake lamp, incorporated within new boot lid
• Panel light and console illumination rheostat
• Green-tinted glass
• Large-diameter twin stainless steel round tailpipes
  

TF 115

• 1.6-litre 116Ps, 85kW 16-valve K Series engine
• Eight-spoke 15" alloy wheels, with locking wheel nuts
• ‘Sebring’ cloth sports seats
  

TF 135 (over the TF 115)

• 1.8-litre 136Ps, 100kW 16-valve K Series engine
• Six-spoke 15" alloy wheels, with locking wheel nuts
• ‘Sebring’ cloth sports seats with fluted seat facings
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Sports alloy gear knob
• Technical finish instrument binnacle, console switch surround and door inserts
• Body-coloured heated door mirrors with powered adjustment
• Kenwood KRC-379R ICE (UK only)
• Body-coloured door handles and grille surrounds with black mesh
• Hood cover, colour matched to the chosen interior colour
• Remote central door locking and volumetric alarm
  

TF 120 Stepspeed (over the TF 135)

• 1.8-litre 120Ps, 88kW 16-valve K Series engine
• Stepspeed EmCVT sports auto gearbox with six-speed sequential function from the steering wheel controls or gear selector
• Anti-lock brakes
• Leather/alloy gear selector
• ‘Daytona’ cloth sports seats with leather bolsters
   

TF 160 (over the TF 135)

• 1.8-litre 160Ps, 118kW 16-valve K Series engine with Variable Valve Control
• 16" 11-spoke alloy wheels with 195/45 R16 front and 215/40 ZR16 rear tyres
• Uprated 304mm front disc brakes, with four-pot race-bred red alloy callipers
• ‘Daytona’ cloth sports seats with leather bolsters
• 16" 11-spoke alloy wheels, with locking wheel nuts and IMS
• Kenwood KRC-5090R CD tuner (UK only)
  

Options include:

• Sports Pack 1: lowered and uprated suspension
• Sports Pack 2: TF160 brakes with ABS, 16" 11-spoke alloy wheels and IMS
• Sports Pack 3: TF160 brakes, ABS, 16" ultra-lightweight alloy wheels and IMS
• Leather Pack: leather seats, colour-matched steering wheel, handbrake gaiter, door inserts, centre cubby lid and colour matched floormats
• Alcantara Pack: seat facings and door inserts, Black leather steering wheel, handbrake gaiter, door inserts, centre cubby lid and colour-matched floormats
• Oxford Leather Pack: full Oxford leather seats with map pockets; colour matched leather steering wheel, handbrake gaiter, door inserts, centre cubby lid and colour-matched floormats
• Bright Pack: ashtray, handbrake button, front and rear bumper and side vent mesh, exterior door handles

MG TF – THE NEW GENERATION MG ROADSTER

DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND

In 1995, sports car enthusiasts around the world were delighted by the launch of the MGF. This marked the return of the MG marque to volume-produced open sports cars for the first time since 1980. It soon firmly established itself as the top selling sports car in the UK, and began to sell strongly in export markets including Europe, Japan and Australia.

Little production car development was sanctioned in the BMW-era, apart from the introduction of the Stepspeed (CVT / six-speed) derivative in 1999, as part of the 2000MY update. However, when MG Rover Group gained its independence in 2000, the pent-up enthusiasm of MG engineers could at last be directed into a high-intensity programme for a new-generation MGF.

The first inkling of the new direction came with the exclusive MGF Trophy 160 SE model, announced in January 2001. This drew from racetrack experience (MGF Trophy and MGF Cup championships) and represented the ultimate high performance evolution of the existing chassis and body. However the designers and engineers were now thinking well beyond this, with ideas for significant advances in chassis, body structure, aerodynamics, powertrain and style.

The launch of the MG TF, nearly six months earlier than anticipated, once again demonstrates MG Rover Group’s ability to deliver outstanding products within industry-leading time scales and with an ethos to be ‘lean, mean and efficient’ with a ‘will to do’ central to everyone’s thinking.

The TF retains the ‘real world’ affordability and practicality that set the MGF apart from rival cars, but is even more faithful to the MG brand ethos of ‘Outrageous Fun For All’.

CHASSIS: ENTIRELY NEW SUSPENSION

The simple substitution of high-rate, compact coil springs for the Hydragas units, with unchanged suspension linkages, had been evaluated experimentally some time ago, but this would not have delivered the class-leading standards of handling and driver involvement central to the latest generation of MGs. The challenge of incorporating the latest technology in suspension geometry, coil springs and gas-filled dampers within the MGF architecture was taken up.

Advanced computer design studies were carried out to optimise the suspension geometry and elasto-kinematic characteristics. Simulator vehicles confirmed the potential of the new system. One thorough Main Board test-driving session with a simulator was all it needed for motorsport enthusiast and MG Rover’s Product Development Director, Rob Oldaker, to receive the green light for the new suspension concept to be fully engineered to production status.

The rear suspension trailing arm pivots from a forward extension of the subframe, forking at the rear to attach, via firm bushes, above and below the hub carrier. This provides longitudinal wheel location and reacts torque purely in the vertical plane. A maximum-length link runs from the rear base of the hub carrier to a pivot on the centre rear of the subframe, thus completing what is effectively a very wide-based lower wishbone with a large swing radius.

The other links comprise the upper suspension arm and a lower steer-control link mounted forward of the hub carrier. A new rear anti roll bar, with modifications to suit the new configuration, is operated by a short swinging link connected to the hub end of each trailing arm. This new suspension combines optimum camber control with much greater resistance to unwanted steer effects. It is the key to the MG TF’s more responsive and throttle-adjustable handling, plus its improved steering ‘centre-feel’. Customers wanting an even more sporting edge to their TF 120, TF 135 or TF 160 can specify the Sports Pack 1, which has suspension lowered by a further 10mm (i.e. 20mm lower than MGF).

Both front and rear subframes were modified, with raised and angled turrets for the top mountings of the coil over damper units. By moving the lower operating pivots for the spring units further outboard on the upper suspension arms, more conventional leverage ratios and spring rates could be employed compared with the previous system. The change also meant that the damper forces were contained within the stiff subframes instead of being fed into the bodyshell.

The subframes themselves are now solidly-mounted to the bodyshell, as on the performance Trophy model, contributing to enhanced structural

stiffness and precision of control. Another advantage of the new suspension is that it allows a 10mm lower ride height to operate, to the benefit of appearance, stability and handling. A lower centre of gravity also reduces pitch under acceleration and braking.

At the front, the wishbone suspension configuration otherwise remains similar to MGF, but with reduced camber and parallel tracking in place of toe-out, plus revised pivot bushes and a stiffer anti-roll bar, up from 19mm to 20mm diameter, to complement the improved steering system. Tyre life is improved with this revised geometry.

It is in the rear suspension (especially important on a mid-engined car), that the most fundamental changes have been made. A completely new multi-link axle has been engineered to provide precise control of rear wheel geometry in all conditions to offer exceptionally involving and responsive control.

SHARPER STEERING

The MGF was one of the first cars to exploit the packaging and energy-efficiency benefits of Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS). In the major chassis upgrade for the TF, the steering has been given 10% ‘faster’ gearing; (the rack ratio goes from 19.0:1 to 17.5:1 with 2.8 turns lock to lock, from 3.1) for greater and sharper steering response. In addition, the EPAS control software has been further developed.

The speed-proportional system now offers more weight at low speeds and a more progressive weight as speed increases. To further enhance steering response, the lateral stiffness of the rear pivot bush on each front lower wishbone has been increased. These changes combine with the new suspension and increased body stiffness to give the new TF even more enjoyable and confidence-inspiring steering qualities under all conditions.

BEEFIER BRAKING

For the new TF 160 model, MG/AP Racing front brakes similar to those introduced for the MGF Trophy 160SE model are specified. The front ventilated discs are 304 mm in diameter (up from 240 mm) and the special stiffened alloy four-piston callipers are red-finished to show behind the alloy wheel spokes. The TF 160 combines this competition standard brake with ABS control. This TF 160 braking specification is also available on TF 120 and 135 models as part of the optional Sports Packs 2 or 3.

On ABS-equipped models (standard on TF 120 and 160, optional on TF 115 and TF 135) the new multi-link rear suspension layout has facilitated a revised brake effort balance, allowing the rear brakes to work harder and reducing stopping distances.

WHEELS AND TYRES

To fully realise the potential of the new chassis, an extensive tyre development programme confirmed the benefits of the 16" Goodyear F1 tyre and led to the specification of the new Continental Premium Contact on 15" wheels. All TF models have alloy wheels as standard, and all have wider tyres at the back than at the front to reflect the mid-engine mass distribution.

Standard equipment on the TF 115, TF 120 and TF 135 are 15" x 6J wheels (eight-spoke on TF 115, square-spoke on the TF 120 and TF 135) with 185/55 R15 tyres at the front and 205/50 R15 at the rear; the TF 160 has a new 11-spoke design, 16" x 7J wheel with 195/45 R16 front and 215/40 R16 rear tyres.

A comprehensive range of 16" wheel options is offered, either individually or as part of the Sports Option Packs, including a ‘gunmetal’-finish ultra-lightweight 11-spoke design. A steel spacesaver temporary spare wheel is standard on the TF 115, TF 120 and TF 135 models, with the option of the Instant Mobility System (IMS) that comes as standard on the TF 160. IMS comprises a sealant gel and an electric pump. The alternative option for TF 160 buyers is a spare 16"x7J, 11-spoke alloy wheel with 195/45 R16 tyre for temporary use.

AERODYNAMIC BALANCE

The striking new style of the TF was carefully honed in the wind tunnel as well as in the studio to ensure it delivered excellent lift balance – so important to a car’s dynamic behaviour. The new front bumper incorporates a carefully-evolved spoiler profile, which crucially reduces front-end lift. To balance this, the rear deck has been re-shaped to incorporate an effective boot lid spoiler. The drag co-efficient, 0.36 in standard form, reduces to 0.35 with the optional lowered suspension Sport Pack, a reduction of 5%, while lift is reduced by 28%. Lift balance (front-to-rear difference) has been reduced by 55%.

STIFFER STRUCTURE

Intensive analysis of the MGF body structure identified key improvements to body stiffness to seek ways of adding to the improved chassis precision and ‘feel’ of the new TF. On-road testing with accelerometer measurement was related to laboratory rig testing and extensive computer modelling.

The resulting package of improvements offers significant benefits in both measured and perceived robustness. In addition to the solid mounting of both front and rear subframes, the front subframe has a diagonal cruciform tubular brace on the underside, linking its four-corners to the floor pressing of the underbonnet area.

The bracing behind the centre fascia console from the floor tunnel to the substantial cross tube that carries the steering column has been considerably strengthened. There are two bolt-on tubular braces arranged in triangular form across the top of the engine bay. Combined with the new, re-shaped and one-piece outer sill and rear wing pressing, these items improve the torsional stiffness of the shell by 20%, and reduce scuttle shake.

PEPPED-UP POWERTRAIN

The MG TF has a range of four powertrain choices with even higher all-round standards of performance and throttle response. At the top of the range, the TF 160 has a regular production version of the Trophy’s high-output 1.8 VVC engine, developing the same peak power of 160Ps (158bhp, 118kW) at an eager 6900rpm. This replaces the former 145Ps (143bhp, 107kW) 1.8 VVC engine, and gains its extra power from enhanced breathing.

There is a new low-loss intake system with a larger throttle body, improved porting profiles and a low back-pressure, dual mode exhaust system. The freer-flowing exhaust features thin-wall catalyst technology and an electronically-controlled pneumatic valve that optimises exhaust flow according to operating conditions. This retains low-speed refinement while enhancing performance and characteristic sports car sounds at higher speeds.

The efficiency of the new TF 160 unit is demonstrated by the way it combines increased performance (top speed up from 130mph/209km/h to 137mph/220km/h) with reduced CO₂ rating (down from 189 to 179g/km).

For the new core model in the range, the TF 135, (replacing the 1.8i), a more powerful version of the normal 1.8 litre engine has been developed. This uses TF 160-style induction and exhaust systems plus high lift cams, bringing a power increase from 120Ps (118bhp, 88kW) to 136Ps (134bhp, 100 kW). In addition, the engine ECU has been re-mapped to optimise throttle response, and the VVC / TF 160 gear ratios have been adopted for improved in-gear performance. Against the clock, the TF 135 is now creditably close to the former VVC model, with a top speed of 127mph/205km/h.

In the new TF range, the unique-in-class choice of a EmCVT sports auto cum six-speed ‘manual’ transmission, with steering-wheel shift controls, continues in the form of the TF 120 Stepspeed. This retains the 120Ps (118bhp, 88kW) engine, and the flexibility of either ‘normal’ or ‘sport’ fully automatic drive, plus a sequential-change six-speed mode, controlled either by twin up/down toggles on the steering wheel or via the centre floor lever.

The entry-level 1.6-litre version of the MGF has proved popular since its launch in early 2001, making up around one in eight of all MGFs sold, and this now has its equivalent in the new TF 115 model. The sweet, short stroke 1.6-litre unit produces a power output of 116Ps (114 bhp, 85kW), with a top speed up from 116mph/187km/h to 118mph/190km/h, while also having a class-leading low CO₂ rating at 169gm/km.

All the manual transmission models benefit from an improved gearshift linkage, with a short-throw lever and revised gear linkage geometry to reduce friction in the shift system for enhanced gear selection.

SHARPER STYLE

MG Rover Group’s Product Design Director, Peter Stevens, is deeply experienced in sports car design, having worked on every type from Lotus Elan to McLaren F1. While retaining the essential ‘modern classic’ character of the MGF, he and the design team have given the MG TF a harder, more aggressive look, honed in the wind tunnel for high-speed stability. The new front bumper/spoiler moulding has a sharper, more emphatic treatment, with a full-width character line and a black graphic framing the lower air intake, with its provision for ‘Fogstar’ fog lamps.

Entirely new headlamp units, with sleek silicon-protected polycarbonate covers, each house twin high-efficiency 70mm projector lamps, a sidelamp and a front direction indicator. A new upper air intake design features a horizontal body-colour crossbar, while larger MG badges are used front and rear.

In side profile, the MG TF is lower and sleeker. A new sill and rear quarter design, now formed in a single pressing, has a dart-like sill feature and more crisply shaped side air intake. This new ‘monoside’ pressing does away with a panel seam under the door and has a cleaner lower sill flange, as well as contributing 20% extra body stiffness.

Cooling air intake protection at front and sides is a black hexagonal mesh, with a bright-finish option.

The new bootlid has a ‘cleaner’ top surface and an integral raised rear lip spoiler, stretching the visual length of the car. Built into the spoiler lip is a new high-level brake lamp, with fast-acting LED illumination. The tonneau panel finishers on each side have been changed to an alloy finish, matching the admired fuel filler cap. In harmony with the new front bumper, the new rear bumper has a distinctive feature line and a black graphic surrounding the aperture for the new larger twin round exhaust tailpipes. As on the MG saloons, the new MG TF rear lamp units have clear lenses for the direction indicator and reverse light sections.

MG TF COLOUR AND TRIM

There are four main elements to MG TF colour and trim: paint, interior hardware, interior soft trim and hood. Additionally, a body colour hard top in black, white or to match the paint colour is available as a factory-fit option.

l = recommended ¡ = alternative available

s = solid, m = metallic, p = pearlescent

FRESH COLOURS

New colours complement the restyled car. The TF is the first production MG to be offered with XPower Grey, a new metallic finish associated with MG’s ambitious motorsport programme. It will also be offered with the vivid Trophy Yellow and Trophy Blue colours that have proved so attractive on the Trophy 160 SE and on the three MG saloon car ranges, while Le Mans Green is also new to the roadster.

Adding further choice and freshness to MG TF exterior appearance is the new option of colour-keyed hoods. In addition to the standard black hood, customers will now be able to specify blue, grey or green hood material, either in recommended paint/hood combinations or to certain other customer preferences.

NEW INTERIOR COLOURS AND FEATURES

Increased choice is also the theme of the new interior trim schemes of the MG TF. All derivatives have completely new fabrics, revised seat styles and new colourway options. The new range builds on the extensive range of ‘personalisation’ items that have become such an MG speciality.

As before there are two standard colourways for the interior hardware, with ‘Ash Grey’ continuing, but ‘Walnut’ being replaced by a lighter ‘Tan’. New for the TF 120, TF 135 and TF 160 models is an extra-cost choice of ‘Grenadine’ (a rich warm red) or ‘Smokestone’, (a warm light grey) which both harmonise stylishly with several of the external colours offered. These four moulding colours are matched appropriately with a new range of seat and door trim insert colours, which are Black, light Tan and Grenadine. The tonneau hood cover supplied with each MG TF also matches the interior colourway, giving smart presentation in use.

Other TF interior enhancements include ash grey trim for the A posts and header rail, and a new textured ‘technical’ black finish for the console surround, instrument binnacle cover and door garnish rails on the TF 135, TF 120 and TF 160, while all models have a new bright, soft-feel finish for the heating and ventilation controls. Improved instrumentation features new graphics on the silver dials, use of a consistent floodlighting technique for main and console dials and overall rheostat control of instrument and switch illumination. In the UK, in common with the MG saloon ranges, Kenwood audio equipment is available, with a variety of standard and optional radio cassettes, CD tuner, MP3 CD tuner and CD autochanger.

NEW FABRICS

‘Sebring’ is the new seat fabric introduced for the TF 115 and TF 135 models. It is a double needle bar-knitted material that echoes the stylish high-tech fabrics of current sports clothing. On the TF 115 it is used with vinyl borders, the TF 135 having full-width fabric with fluted centre panels.

For the TF 120 Stepspeed and the TF 160, there is a combination of leather and the new ‘Daytona’ fabric. Daytona is known as a ‘dobby-woven’ cloth (after the machine used), and has a sports style rubberised yarn.

SPECIAL LEATHER AND ALCANTARA OPTIONS

Yet further trim options for the TF 120, TF 135 and TF 160 models are available, as follows:

Leather: This features full leather seat facings, door inserts, duotone steering wheel trim and cubby box lids. (Black leather gearlever and handbrake gaiters are standard on all models.) Black fabric floor mats with binding matching the seat centre are also included. Available in the three colour schemes of Black, Alpaca & Tan or Blue & Black.

Alcantara: Similar to the Leather pack, but with Leather/Alcantara seat facings, Alcantara door inserts and black leather steering wheel. Available in Gunsmoke & Black, Tan & Black or Grenadine & Black.

Oxford Leather: This uses superior grade leather for the whole seats, the door inserts, handbrake/gear lever gaiters, and, if the ‘Champagne’ colour is chosen, the steering wheel trim. The steering wheel, cubby box lids and floor mats are as the normal Leather option, available in either ‘Champagne’ or ‘Ebony’ colours.

Other special interior options include genuine walnut veneer door finishers, carbon fibre door finishers, wood-look console surround, wood/black leather steering wheel and the ‘bright pack’ which includes a bright ashtray and handbrake release button, complemented by exterior bright mesh air grilles and door handles. A matching bright finish cigar lighter is available within the extensive range of MG TF accessories.

MG TF TECHNICAL DATA

	All models
External dimensions (mm)
Wheelbase	2375
Length	3943
Width excluding door mirrors	1628
Width including door mirrors	1807
Front track (all except ultra lightweight wheel)	1404
(optional ultra lightweight wheel)	1408
Rear track (all except ultra lightweight wheel)	1410
(optional ultra lightweight wheel)	1414
	Standard suspension	Sports Pack 1
Height unladen (hood up)	1261	1249
(hood down - to header rail)	1219	1207
(hardtop)	1264	1252
Ground clearance	124	114
Aerodynamics
Cd	0.36	0.35
CdA	0.62	0.61
Internal dimensions (mm)
Maximum legroom	1084
Maximum headroom (hood up)	956
Maximum shoulder room	1240
Boot
Capacity (litres VDA)	210
Loading weights (kg)	115/135		120 Stepspeed /160
Maximum laden weight	1320		1390
Front axle load (maximum)	600		610
Rear axle load (maximum)	740		790
Maximum boot lid load (applies when approved luggage rack fitted)	20

MG TF

	CO2	Tax Band	VED	First Reg Fee	On The Road Price
TF 115	169	C	£140	£25	£15,750
TF 120 Stepspeed	199	D	£155	£25	£18,245
TF 135	189	D	£155	£25	£17,245
TF 160	179	C	£140	£25	£19,995

MG TF options pricing & availability

	TF 115	TF 120 Stepspeed	TF 135	TF 160	Retail Price
Kenwood standard stereo cassette	¡	¡	¡	¡	NCO
Kenwood upgraded stereo cassette	¡	¡	¡	-	£100
Kenwood upgraded stereo cassette	-	-	-	¡	NCO
Kenwood single slot CD player	¡	¡	¡	h	£165
Kenwood CD/MP3/tuner	¡	¡	¡	-	£295
Kenwood MP3 system	-	-	-	¡	£130
Kenwood 6 disc CD autochanger	¡	¡	¡	¡	£250
16" Square-spoke alloy wheels	¡	¡	¡	-	£525
16" Six-spoke alloy wheels	¡	¡	¡	-	£525
16" Multi-spoke alloy wheels (gunmetal finish)	¡	¡	¡	-	£525
16" 11-spoke alloys (part of Sports Pack 2)	-	¡	¡	h
16" Ultra lightweight alloy wheels (gunmetal finish)	-	-	-	¡	£1,525
Air conditioning	¡	¡	¡	¡	£1,125
Anti-lock brakes	¡	h	¡	h	£550

MG TF options pricing & availability

TF 115

TF 120 Stepspeed

TF 135

TF 160

Retail Price

Carbon fibre pack (door inserts)	-	¡	¡	¡	£200
Bright Pack (bright front, side and rear mesh, door handles, ashtray & handbrake button)	-	¡	¡	¡	£175
Coloured hood (grey, green or blue)	¡	¡	¡	¡	£150
Front fog lamps	-	¡	¡	¡	£175
Hard top & heated rear screen (black only)	¡	¡	¡	¡	£1,150
Hard top & heated rear screen (body coloured)	¡	¡	¡	¡	£1,295
Interior colourways (Grenadine or Smokestone)	-	¡	¡	¡	£150
Leather trim (over TF 135)	-	-	¡	-	£875
Leather trim (over TF 120 Stepspeed and TF 160)	-	¡	-	¡	£625
Oxford Leather (over TF 135)	-	-	¡	-	£1,425
Oxford Leather (over TF 120 Stepspeed and TF 160)	-	¡	-	¡	£1,175
Alcantara & leather trim (over TF 135)	-	-	¡	-	£875
Alcantara & leather trim (over TF 120 Stepspeed & TF 160)	-	¡	-	¡	£625
Paint finish – metallic	¡	¡	¡	¡	£345
Paint finish – pearlescent	¡	¡	¡	¡	£345
Passenger airbag	¡	¡	¡	¡	£275

MG TF options pricing & availability

	TF 115	TF 120 Stepspeed	TF 135	TF 160	Retail Price
Temporary spare wheel (16" alloy on 160)	-	-	-	¡	£125
IMS (Instant Mobility System)	¡	¡	¡	h	£75
Volumetric alarm	¡	h	h	h	£150
Wood Pack (centre console)	-	¡	¡	¡	£150
Wood Pack (door inserts)	-	¡	¡	¡	£200
Wooden & leather steering wheel	-	¡	¡	¡	£175
Sports Pack 1 (10mm lowered & uprated suspension)	-	¡	¡	¡	£150
Sports Pack 2 (ABS, uprated front disc brakes and callipers, 16" 11 spoke alloys, IMS)	-	-	¡	h	£850
Sports Pack 2 (uprated front disc brakes and callipers, 16" 11 spoke alloys, IMS)	-	¡	-	-	£700
Sports Pack 3 (ABS, uprated front disc brakes and callipers, 16" Ultra lightweight alloys, IMS)	-	¡	-	-	£1,850
Sports Pack 3 (uprated front disc brakes and callipers, 16" Ultra lightweight alloys, IMS)	-	¡	-	-	£1,650
Standard fitment	h
Optional fitment	¡

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