120bhp or 160bhp, how can I tell?

pauliexjr · 11th January 2018, 06:34

As thread title. I am looking at getting back in a ZT or 75 and I think I recall from my previous ownership (around 5 years ago) that the 1.8 engine came with 2 variants, 120bhp and 160bhp.

As some of the cars I have seen advertised are a long way from me how can I tell which variant without driving them when even the seller doesn't seem to know?

coab · 11th January 2018, 06:42

160 bhp has a turbo.

pauliexjr · 11th January 2018, 07:22

Of course, stupid me!

Mind you, I did ask one 'gentleman' on Tuesday if his was a turbo and he replied "No, it's petrol, you only get turbos on diesels" When I pointed out that the 'T' in 1.8t stood for turbo he was totally nonplussed and muttered "I'd better go check" before hanging up the phone!

Avulon · 11th January 2018, 08:35

Another anecdote. I once went to take a a look at a 1.8zt at an independent dealership. The salesman was adamant that the 't' stood for 'turbo' even with the bonnet open when I asked him to point to it! (he couldn't). I didn't buy it mind you - missing top radiator brackets etc and ...
... the turbo was missing!

Lovel · 11th January 2018, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauliexjr

As thread title. I am looking at getting back in a ZT or 75 and I think I recall from my previous ownership (around 5 years ago) that the 1.8 engine came with 2 variants, 120bhp and 160bhp.

As some of the cars I have seen advertised are a long way from me how can I tell which variant without driving them when even the seller doesn't seem to know?

Turbo Models

75 = 150
ZT = 160

75 model can be made a 160 version quite easily via T4

11th January 2018, 06:34	#1
pauliexjr Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livingston Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	120bhp or 160bhp, how can I tell? As thread title. I am looking at getting back in a ZT or 75 and I think I recall from my previous ownership (around 5 years ago) that the 1.8 engine came with 2 variants, 120bhp and 160bhp. As some of the cars I have seen advertised are a long way from me how can I tell which variant without driving them when even the seller doesn't seem to know?

11th January 2018, 08:35	#4
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Another anecdote. I once went to take a a look at a 1.8zt at an independent dealership. The salesman was adamant that the 't' stood for 'turbo' even with the bonnet open when I asked him to point to it! (he couldn't). I didn't buy it mind you - missing top radiator brackets etc and ... ... the turbo was missing! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

11th January 2018, 06:42	#2
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,147 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	160 bhp has a turbo.

11th January 2018, 07:22	#3
pauliexjr Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livingston Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Of course, stupid me! Mind you, I did ask one 'gentleman' on Tuesday if his was a turbo and he replied "No, it's petrol, you only get turbos on diesels" When I pointed out that the 'T' in 1.8t stood for turbo he was totally nonplussed and muttered "I'd better go check" before hanging up the phone!