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Disc brakes at all four wheels were augmented by a Bosch 5.7 4-channel ABS system and electronic brake force distribution. The parking brake was a cable operated drum integral within the rear discs. Suspension was via front MacPherson struts, anchored by alloy lower L-arms and widely spaced mounting points.
The MG ZR is an MG branded "hot hatch" version of the Rover 25 supermini class car, produced by MG Rover at their Longbridge plant in Birmingham from 2001 to 2005. Compared to the Rover 25, the ZR featured a number of styling modifications and performance enhancements, such as updated sports suspension and a less baffled exhaust.
Engineering changes ranged, from upgraded suspension and brakes to revised engine tuning (from the Rover 75) for the petrol models. Development of the MG ZT was headed by Rob Oldaker, Product Development Director, with styling changes undertaken by Peter Stevens, who was previously responsible for the styling of the McLaren F1 and X180 version ...
There was no manual transmission option available for the SLK 32 AMG. The SLK 32 AMG features a more angular steering wheel, AMG instrument dials, an updated front and rear bumper with larger air intakes, and larger brakes; from 300 mm (12 in), upgraded to 334 mm (13 in) in diameter. [19] SLK 32 production started from January 2001, to March 2004.
A 1.9-litre diesel DTi Tech engine joined the range at the end of 2012, producing 148 bhp (110 kW; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) and producing CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. [16] The diesel engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, and the steering has changed to an electro hydraulic-powered system.
At launch, two trim levels are available: Style and Excite. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or CVT (4-speed automatic used on pre-facelift models). In November 2022, the facelifted ZS debuted in Mexico, with a new top trim called Elegance, available with the colour pack. [54]
1993–97 3.5 L engines are a non-interference design, in which the valves will not collide with the pistons in the event of a timing belt failure. The 1998–2001 3.2 L, the 1998–2010 3.5 L, and the 2007–2011 4.0 L engines are interference designs.
A manual transmission is only available on rear-wheel drive models. [67] [68] BMW announced the launch of the first-ever M3 Touring in June 2022. Codenamed G81, it will be available along the sedan G80, the coupé M4 G82 and convertible M4 G83. [69] The M3 is powered by the 3.0 L (183 cu in) BMW S58 straight-six engine that debuted in the G01 ...