Mg News!!! New Tf!!!

[gippa]

I know its not strictly for this forum but at least it a positive step and it look decent enough.

[Tatts]

Looks well smart that! Nice engine choice too, but not available until around 2010.

Robbed from Auto Distress site:

It's the roadster revival of the decade! Auto Express can exclusively take the wraps off the car that’s sure to get British fans hot under the collar: the new MG TF.

Emerging from the ashes of the famous company, the roadster is the first sign that the spirit of MG is alive and well, even though the brand is in the hands of Chinese owners.

This stunning model is set to replace the existing TF – production of which is back on track at MG Rover’s old home of Longbridge in the West Midlands – and will go on sale around 2010. And there’s not only a convert*ible planned, but a coupé, too!

The new TF is based around the Roewe 550 compact hatch, which made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show (Issue 1,009). It will feature a rear-wheel-drive version of that model’s platform – and this should ensure it has plenty of appeal for enthusiasts.

Although it will be slightly bigger than the Mazda MX-5, the MG will be targeting the Japanese convertible, as it’s likely to carry a similar price tag. However, also in its sights are the likes of the Alfa Romeo Spider, Audi TT Roadster and Volkswagen Eos.

If it looks a little familiar, that’s because the new TF takes some of its styling inspiration from the MG SV supercar and X80 concept. Those models were both based on the Mangusta – a sports car from Italian maker Qvale, which MG Rover bought in 2001.

As you can see from our pictures, produced using insider information, the new TF updates that shape with a striking front end incorporating a deep-set four-piece radiator grille and quad headlamps. At the rear, the curvy tail completes the look.

Under the skin, the TF features a chassis based on a design that was created by MG Rover – one which would have underpinned a replacement for the 45/ZS, had the company not gone into receivership.

When Shanghai Automobile Corporation (SAIC) bought the rights to the 25 and 75, it also acquired projects such as the unfinished 45. It has since produced the Roewe 550 and the 75-based Roewe 750.

There has always been the desire within SAIC to build a replacement for the TF, but with rival Nanjing Automobile Corpor*ation (NAC) owning the rights to the MG badge, there was never any chance of it wearing the famous octagon emblem – until the two Chinese giants joined forces.

Featuring a rear-wheel-drive platform dev*eloped in conjunction with British engineering expert Ricardo, plus MG Rover-based engines – including a 1.8-litre turbo and 2.5-litre V6 – the TF will deliver a great driving experience. And as SAIC-NAC are looking to form a UK Roewe dealer network in 2010, the stage is set for the TF’s comeback.

[CDTi]

Great news - if its true.

Unfortunately AE do not have a good track record on printing true stories.

Still, they have to be right sometimes, I suppose. Lets hope they are on this occasion.

[GERFIX]

I like it. The headlamps give it almost an Afla Romeo look!

[Dave***t]

That's a photoshop job, I guarantee it.

[Simon]

I know its not strictly for this forum but at least it a positive step and it look decent enough.

No worries. :) Moved to the NAC Forum. :)

[Westfield or 75]

Wont ever see the light of day, its a photoshop from Auto distress !
550 platform is too heavy to be a sports car (same weight asa 75!) and cannot be adapted to suit rear wheel drive !!

I doubt it is being developed with Ricardo and Roewe is not being sold as a brand outside China, so thats shot that article down !

[payner75t]

Wont ever see the light of day, its a photoshop from Auto distress !
550 platform is too heavy to be a sports car (same weight asa 75!) and cannot be adapted to suit rear wheel drive !!

I doubt it is being developed with Ricardo and Roewe is not being sold as a brand outside China, so thats shot that article down !
not true!!!
saic have already confirmed it will be built and on sale in 2010!!!
the chassis is a development of the roewe 550 not the same chassis.

[Westfield or 75]

not true!!!
saic have already confirmed it will be built and on sale in 2010!!!
the chassis is a development of the roewe 550 not the same chassis.


Where have SAIC said it will be built and on sale in 2010, i must have missed that article!

I thought the 550 Chassis was the same as 75/ZT? The only way it could be rear wheel drive is if the chassis was the same as ZT260.

[payner75t]

it was a couple of weeks ago on a chinese website !!
i don't know the chassis details but this is how it was related in several places!!
just realised that when the head of saic was here last week he also confimed it as well as three other models to be built at longbridge

[tourerfogey]

That's a photoshop job, I guarantee it.

They admitted that in the write -up ;)

[Lates]

I have been told by an employee there is new metal coming to the UK in all sizes...thats as far as i/he can go ;)

[Phil]

Ooh, so there is a good looking future for Longbridge.:drool4:

[payner75t]

official anouncement today from nanjing
the tf le500 production starts 1st august to be in showrooms during september.
also anounced tf replacement plus four other models to be built at longbridge!!
production is back!!!

[nisfo]

There's hope after all, looks like a little bit of Bentley and TVR in the front end.....lol

Birmingham Mail report >> http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/05/08/three-year-wait-for-longbridge-ends-soon-97319-20878830/

[e668ecp]

That picture is a photoshop of some Peter Stevens designs for the X80 aka MG SV.

I'm glad SAIC are doing something at Longbridge as the 2.5years of NAC were a complete an utter waste of time

[gippa]

whilt i can see the slight simalarity to Peter Stevens designs of the past im sure this new TF and the new coupe planned have been designed in-house at the new R+D facility in warwickshire.
im may be wrong but im sure i read that a few days back.
see attached photo shop of the proposed coupe rear end.!!!:drool4: