1994 Very nice and original Nightfire Red RV8 SOLD

In 1992, 12 years after the last MG sports car had rolled off the Abingdon production lines, Austin-Rover made the inspired decision to revive this most charismatic of British marques by introducing an entirely new model: the MG RV8.
The success of the Heritage MGB replacement body-shell had demonstrated the continuing popularity of that car, so the decision was taken to base the new model on MG’s most successful sports car, suitably re-engineered for the 1990s.
The MG RV8 was announced at the 1992 Motor Show, its launch being timed to coincide with the MGB’s 30th anniversary.
Although recognisably related to its distinguished forebear, the RV8 was wider, lower and sleeker, featuring fully integrated body-coloured bumpers in the modern idiom.
Beneath the power-bulged bonnet there was the latest 3. 9-litre version of the Rover V8 engine, a modern derivative of that used to power the MGB V8 back in the 1970s, mated to a Rover LT77 five-speed manual gearbox.
With a maximum power output of 188bhp and capable of a top speed of 135mph and a 0 to 60 mph time of 5. 9 seconds the RV8 was the most powerful MG ever at the time of its launch, so it still is a very quick sports car.
Only 1982 MG RV8 were ever produced, 80% of them were exported to Japan. Of the total production, 64% of the cars were finished in Woodcote Green metallic.
This particular car is one of only 150 cars that left the factory in Nightfire Red, which makes it a very exclusive car.
The car was originally delivered in Japan and came back to Europe in 2004. In Japan also it was part of a collection, which explains the low mileage. This car is in a very healthy condition and ready to go on the road, with the nice roaring V8 engine as your daily soulmate.
Number plates stat J222 MGR.

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