MG ZR Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on MG ZR transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5233 rpm
    • Average torque: 181 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1095 kg / 2414 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1590 kg / 3506 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 2001 MG ZR through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 1.4 i 16V —5 MT (123 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDi —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 i 16V 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDi 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.4 i 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDi 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.4 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 TDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%