The MGF

The first all new MG for 32 years, the MGF was launched to critical acclaim at the 1995 Geneva Motorshow. Initial attention naturally focused upon the mouth-watering technical specifications of this landmark car for MG: the Hydragas suspension, exotic electric assisted power steering, mid-engine configuration and the award winning K-series engine that had been extended to 1.8 litres for this application (in which the VVC version had also acquired an ingenious variable valve timing mechanism). The styling of the car was judged a successful blend of old and new- with design cues harking back to the last of the MGBs, but with a stance that was uncompromisingly modern and forward looking.

As we look back now, we see what a superb piece of design the MGF represents: the initial design endured with new minor interior changes for six years- before the vehicle’s first comprehensive face lift in 2002 – the MGTF. However, whilst the car was left essentially cosmetically unchanged over the first six-year period, there were a number of special editions, new models and detail alterations- and these are summarised below – read about them by clicking the link.