MGF 2001 Trophy

technische Daten aus einem englischen Prospekt
information booklet [RCL 0419ENG]
technical data of the official english brochure

Spartanische Ausstattung ohne ABS bei der einfachen Version 1,6i
     

This pictures are from Joao in Portugal. (03.08.2001)
He got this new Trophy lent while his suffering MGF remains at a workshop.

Hier Daten aus der Schweiz für den Trophy 160 SE

MOTOR UND KRAFTÜBERTRAGUNG
Quer eingebauter 4-Zylinder-Mittelmotor, Vollaluminium-Konstruktion, 16 Ventile, DOHC mit variabler Ventilsteuerung. 1796 ccm, 160 PS bei 7000/min. Sequenzielle Benzineinspritzung.
3-Wege-Katalysator.
5-Gang-Schaltgetriebe, Hinterradantrieb. Hydraulische Kupplung.


AUFHÄNGUNG
Einzelradaufhängung mit Doppelquerlenker vorne und hinten. Hochleistungs-Hydragas-Federn und -Dämpfer, Stabilisator vorne und hinten. 20 mm tiefer gelegt.


LENKUNG
Geschwindigkeitsabhängige, elektrische Servolenkung.


BREMSEN
Servo-Scheibenbremsen vorne und hinten, vorne belüftete MG/AP-304-mm-Racingscheiben und AP-Alumminium-Bremszangen


RÄDER UND REIFEN
16N-Leichtmetallräder mit laufrichtungsgebundener Goodyear-F1-Bereifung, vorne 195/45ZR16,
hinten 215/40ZR16.
16N-Leichtmetall-Notrad mit Bereifung 195/45ZR16.


ELEKTRIK
Elektrische Scheibenbetätigung, mit Kurzantippfunktion auf Fahrerseite.
Elektrisch verstellbare und heizbare Aussenspiegel.
Halogen-Doppelscheinwerfer mit schwarzen Einfassungen.


AUDIOSYSTEM
Radiovorbereitung mit 6 ICT-Lautsprechern (Inductive Coupling Technology). Eingeschraubte Heckantenne.


ANZEIGEN
Tacho mit digitalem Kilometerzähler.
Drehzahlmesser.
Benzinstandsanzeige.
Temperaturanzeigen für Öl und Wasser.
Uhr mit Analoganzeige.


INNENAUSSTATTUNG
Sportsitze mit Stoffsitzflächen und Ledereinfassungen.
Türverkleidungen mit farbabgestimmtem Stoff.
Mittelkonsole in Aussenfarbe.
Türeinlagen in Aussenfarbe.
Lederlenkrad, auf Aussenfarbe abgestimmt.
Leder/Alu-Schalthebelknauf.

ÄUSSERE MERKMALE
2-türige, 2-sitzige Roadster-Karosserie.
Schwarzes Dach aus gewobenem Acrylstoff; getönte, mit Reissverschluss zu öffnende Heckscheibe. Spoiler vorne und hinten.
Grill und Lufteinlässe mit blank poliertem Maschengitter.
Sportauspuff mit grosskalibrigen, blank polierten Endrohren.


SICHERHEIT
Fahrer- und Beifahrerairbag.
Gurtstraffer.
Seitenaufprallschutz in den Türen.
Hochresistente Stahlrohre in den Frontscheibenpfosten.
Verbundglasfrontscheibe.
Hoch liegende dritte Bremsleuchte.


FAHRZEUGSICHERUNG
Fernbediente Zentralverriegelung mit Superlocking.
Volumetrischer und perimetrischer Diebstahlalarm.
Wegfahrsperre.
Abschliessbare Radmuttern, abschliessbarer Tankdeckel.


OPTIONEN*
Klimaanlage.
Hardtop mit heizbarer Heckscheibe.
16N-Ultra-Leichtmetallräder mit Yokohama-A539-Reifen, vorne 195/45ZR16, hinten 215/40ZR16.
Aussenfarbe Metallic und Pearlescent


* Optionen gegen Aufpreis. Bitte kontaktieren Sie Ihren
MG Rover Partner.


FAHRLEISTUNGEN
Max. Leistung 160 PS bei 7000/min
Max. Drehmoment 174 Nm bei 4500/min
Höchstgeschwindigkeit ca. 220 km/h
0–100 km/h ca. 7,2 sec


TREIBSTOFFVERBRAUCH**
(1999/100 EG) l/100 km, bleifrei
Städtisch 11,2
Ausserstädtisch 5,8
Gesamt 7,8
CO2 g/km 190
Tankinhalt: 50 Liter


** Herstellerangaben

PREIS
MGF Trophy 160 SE. ??

In Deutschland och nicht angekündigt

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Different parts at the trophy, written by Roger Parker to the MG Cars BBS MGF Technical subject

From: Roger Parker Tamworth roger.parker@virgin.net on 02 June 2001 at 12:35:36 (UK time)
OK petrol heads I have not been around here much lately, but that is because I have been 'busy'!!!

Apart from enjoying well over 30% more power, and a smoothness that is stunning, from the special head and matched VVC inlet which effectively matches the Trophy. My test drive of one some weeks ago did indicate to me that there was at bets only 'tinkering' of the engine spec to raise the power and the then non ownership of Powertrain shows why this route was followed. (Costs!!) In the search for the differences I have identified the greater proportion of the different parts used and below is a list of what I have found in different sections.

I do expect this to be printed and copied and pasted!!

Overview...

All parts listed are identified as being different from the standard VVC that is built alongside. It Follows that there are more differences between the Trophy and earlier model VVC cars and even more when comparing with the non VVC cars. I have also not looked closely at cosmetic changes so where I have seen trim etc differences I have not recorded the changes.

One interesting point has arisen is that the internal disturbances within Rover at the time of the 2000MY car launch was clearly not fully documented and as a result the latest parts slides refer to all the parts changes applicable to this change as 'APPROX VIN XD511058'. This clearly means that cars before and after what has to now been regarded as the change point may well have 'odd' parts fitted. An example is a neibours 'W' registered MGF which has orange indicators front and side.

Now to the Trophy research, starting with the Engine...

There is no difference between the normal VVC engine and the Throphy spec.

Fuel and Exhaust...

Air cleaner assembly is specific to Trophy only. different parts are as follows...
PHB 000230 - air filter assembly (Same element as VVC)
PHD 000380 - air pipe from cleaner to throttle
PHU 000170 - air cleaner mounting bracket
The inference here is a modified air cleaner with larger bore air feed. Note the resonator and cold air pick up are not showing changes against current cars, but there have been recent changes compared to older cars.

Exhaust Manifold has changed for all ECD3 compliant cars inc all the Rover saloons and is a common item. I do not know where the differences lie between this and the older manifold.

Two exhaust differences are found with the Trophy...
GEX 33778 - exhaust downpipe to cat
GEX 33779 - rear assembly (the main exhaust from cat)
The same standard cat is retained as all other cars.

The clear inference is that the extra power for the Trophy comes from just air filter and exhaust mods - much as many VVC owners have already done to similar (or better) effect.

The alloy throttle body of the Trophy is not specifically listed as all Manual cars still have a part listing shown as a plastic body (MHB 102071) however the throttle body for automatic cars is shown as MHB 102140, and there is no reference to this being plastic.

Also all ECD3 compliant cars (2001 on, On Board Diagnostics cars) have both pre and post oxygen sensors in the exhaust so those who cling to the belief that cat removal is worth while will have their desires canned since removal of the cat will stop the engine working properly and drop the engine managment into a failsafe reduced power mode. (For Deiter the VIN where ECD3 starts is 522573)

Side note - Recent mention of cars having problems with poor running that has been found to be the coolant temp sensor for the engine managment is interesting as a new sensor with a blue plastic moulding (instead of black) has now superceded previous sensors - GTR 240.

Cooling...

The engine bay cooling fan is different from all other manual cars. It is shared with the automatic cars (Stepspeed or Steptronic as it was previously called) which indicates that it is able to move more air. (Auto cars will hold higher rpms and as such should generate higher engine bay temps, especially in urbal conditions.)
PGG000010 - engine bay cooling fan

Suspension...
Changes common to front and rear...
GSV1225 - Knuckles (lowered, four required)
RZR000010 - displacer springs (one per displacer)

Front only...
RNK000010 - Displacer, one per side!
RNP000060 - connection pipe to right hand displacer
RNP000070 - connection pipe to left hand displacer
RBJ000220 - Right hand lower suspension arm
RBJ000230 - Left hand lower suspension arm

Rear only...
RPJ000010 - Displacer, one per side
RNV000020 - bump stop, one per side

the rear displacer connection pipes
RNP000100 - right hand
RNP000110 - left hand

These rear pipes connect to the front via a common centre section which remains common to all cars.

Interesting to see the front lower arms are different, yet the replaceable parts, such as the bushes and ball joint are common across the whole range.

Wheels...
RRC110460MNH - Trophy wheel 7x16
DTC000050MNH - wheel centre (one per wheel)
RRC001720EYP - Optional space saver wheel - steel

IMS Puncture repair system...
KFE000010 - puncture repair kit (all parts)
RRO100000 - sealant (part of KFE 000010)
KFJ000010 - Tyre valve core (part of KFE 000010)
KFK000010 - IMS label for tyre (part of KFE 000010)
FFH000010 - housing for this kit to sit in the car

The steel spare is large enough to fit over the 304mm front brakes but it's size is not listed and neither is the tyre size.

Brakes...
RFB000020 - Right hand front hub
RFB000030 - left hand front hub
RUB000140 - right hand front drive flange
RUB000150 - left hand front drive flange
GBD90850 - front disc
GBC90206 - left hand front caliper
GBC90207 - right hand front caliper
GRK905028 - caliper repair kit (one per caliper)
GBP90345AF - front brake pads

Flexible pipe feeds to the front calipers are the same and the rear brakes show no changes. It is interesting to note that the front hub changes list them a 'Trophy Anti Lock braking'.

Chassis...
AAB460060A - Bodyshell, specific to Trophy
BMD4600050 - Bootlid
DFD000080LML - rear spoiler (in primer)
ESR1650 - nut and bolt kit for spoiler

There is no listing for the front spoiler.
The parts slides note that the subframe to body mountings are specific to the trophy, but doesn't list them.
The bodyshell shows some changes to the front side member assemblies, but these are commonised for all ECD3 cars from VIN 522574. Quite where the differences in the shell are is therefore not clear, but may involve additional welding and other structural additions in the actual assembly process rather than changes of parts used.

Electrical...
XBC000520 - Right headlamp, right hand drive
XBC000530 - Left headlamp, right hand drive
XBC000540 - Right headlamp, left and drive
XBC000550 - Left headlamp, left hand drive

Odds and ends...
DAH000060 - 'Trophy 160' rear badge
AWZ000040FAR - Can of spray paint, Trophy Yellow
AWZ000030JFV - Can of spray paint, Trophy Blue
AWZ000070FAR - Paint pencil, Trophy Yellow
AWZ000060JFV - Paint pencil, Trophy Blue

OK over to anyone who can fill in any blanks!

Rog

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From: Rob Bell North London on 04 June 2001 at 10:01:32 (UK time)
>>Side note - Recent mention of cars having problems with poor running that has been found to be the coolant temp sensor for the engine
managment is interesting as a new sensor with a blue plastic moulding (instead of black) has now superceded previous sensors - GTR240.<<

Just to clarify my confusion Rog- do you mean the new blue GTR 240 temperature sensor replaces the old Brown GTR 206? I wonder what the improvement is, are they retrofittable to older cars and if so, would they offer an advantage?
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From: Roger Parker Tamworth roger.parker@virgin.net on 04 June 2001 at 17:31:32 (UK time)
Well spotted Rob, I missed entering the Trophy

The inner bushes for the above are not listed as a different part to any other MGF.

The new coolant sensor GTR 240 supercedes all previous sensor listings. As to benefits I would simply say that changes are not done to pass the time of day and usually it is a reult of two driving forces. 1, cost cutting and 2 replace a less than reliable part. In this case I favour item 2.

The ECD3 cars do, as far as I am aware, all have to run with a pre and post cat lambda (oxygen) sensor, and yes it does kill the prospect of those wishing to remove their cats for whatever reason. On a more serious note it may also have a retrograde impact on the use of a 'race' cat, depending on what the parameters are for the allowable oxygen level in the post cat gas make up. If the level is very strictly controlled then we may see even the 'Race' cat not treat the exhaust sufficiently well to avoid some failsafe cutting in.

Retro fitting of standard parts makes things far more acceptable in terms of warranty issues, but still would attract the insurers to increase premium. However for some markets only manufacturers supplied parts or approved parts are allowed full stop so here some will benefit.

Clearly any VVC owner should be able to retro fit the Trophy induction and exhaust parts and expect to achieve similar power. However I will refer back to my original post which indicated that I was comparing current model cars with the Trophy and that the listing is not an exhaustive one. In terms of the power gains I would apportion a split of about 70/30 between intake and exhaust changes.

For further information the CD of the Trophy has been reduced from 0.36 to 0.35 and the CDA by a similar 0.1point to 0.61. Not a huge amount and not what I would expect to account for around a 3 to 4mph increase in top speed, which is what the aerodynamic aids seem to be doing if the top speed claims are confirmed.

Rog

       

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