MG MGB GT V8 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

MG MGB GT V8

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Launched in August 1973, the MGB GT V8 replaced the MGC as the "big-engined-B" and took the model into a different league. With the lightweight 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine nestling comfortably in the B's nose, 124mph (199km/h) was possible and 0-60mph (0-96km/h) took 8.6 seconds, a far cry from four cylinder's bare 100mph (161km/h) and 12 seconds to the yardstick 60, and faster than the MGC's 10 seconds and approximately 120mph (193km/h) top speed. Built between April 1973 and September 1976, a total of 2,591 V8s were produced. Distinguishing features of the V8 were the attractive alloy wheels and of course the discreet V8 badging to the tailgate, front wings, and in the case of the chrome bumper models, on the front grille.

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