MG’s unicorn supercar could be yours: Incredibly rare 1990s XPower SV-R goes on sale

Car enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to get their hands on a British automotive unicorn, as MG’s forgotten supercar of the 1990s – the XPower SV-R – is about to be sold to the highest bidder.

The 2004 model is for sale at DM Historics and has only 16,500 kilometers on the odometer, making the extremely rare car even more attractive.

Only 42 SV-Rs were ever produced, making it one of the most valuable MGs of all time.

The XPower SV-R – a cult hero – is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary after being launched at the 2002 Birmingham Motor Show.

And in keeping with the modern age, MG is also experiencing a revival, with the British heritage brand, now Chinese-owned, becoming the fastest growing car brand in Britain. This summer it celebrated its centenary.

The SV-R is immediately available, but please note; You’ll need a few bob as the price is currently only available upon request.

Presented in exceptional condition, this car has been included in the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace – one of the largest gatherings of classic motors each year – and on display at the MG owners club across the country.

With a Ford V8 quad-cam engine, a Tremec five-speed transmission and Brembo brakes, the SV-R was equipped with enormous power and high-quality components.

This version is equipped with an Aero bodypack and finished in Ferrari Grigio Titanium paint, making it “probably the best and only SV-R on the market,” says the seller.

Jack Twinam, Sales Manager at DM historysaid: ‘Although the SV-R never sold in the numbers MG Rover had hoped for, twenty years after its launch, the experiment in the history of British sports car technology.

‘It is a machine that evokes an era of optimism and ambition in the British car industry, and is fondly remembered by enthusiasts as a machine that dared to be different.’

Born from the optimism of the new millennium and conceived to establish MG and its new brand took over. its own sports car, the Mangusta.

The Mangusta platform, with its already homologated mechanics, became the basis for MG’s own high-performance machine.

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The 1990s, motorsport-inspired shape then debuted in 2002 and caused quite a stir thanks to its ‘tuner’ look, inspired by the Fast and Furious film series.

The production-spec SV was powered by a 325-horsepower 4.6-liter Ford V8, putting it on par with the leading sports cars and GTs of the day.

The more powerful supercar that competed with the SV-R appeared in 2004.

The Roush-polished 5.0-liter V8 produces 390 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. But in reality you actually get more than 410 hp, making it a match for the supersonic Porsche 996 Turbo.

When it hit the market it cost £83,000. Two decades later, it is expected to sell for about the same price.

The SV-R can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in five seconds and reach a top speed of 280 km/h – seriously impressive figures for a car that was launched in the early 2000s.

The carbon fiber and lightweight aluminum body – on which MG collaborated with specialists Prodrive and SP systems – was at the cutting edge of supercar production at the time, offering lightness and strength.

The SV-R’s interior is lavishly appointed, combining racing-style bucket seats with minimalist controls, all covered in high-quality, hand-stitched leather.

Despite the liberal use of hides, it was clearly a serious driver’s car, and not a cosseting luxury grand tourer, with a raw driving experience to match.

“Thanks to its innate character and charm, coupled with rarity and serious performance, the SV-R has become a sought-after collector’s item as it celebrates its 20th anniversary,” says Twinam.

‘This example has been pampered since new by enthusiastic owners and is in exceptional condition. It is probably the best and only SV-R on the market.”