What is the MG F?
The MG F is a two-seat, open-top sports roadster with a mid-mounted engine. It brought MG’s roadster tradition into a modern shape in the 1990s, when the marque was part of the Rover Group. Its mid-engine layout and Hydragas suspension gave it a distinctive character.
The MG TF followed the F in the same model line. Both carried on MG’s long association with open sports cars.
Generations and engines
The F generation, identified by the RD code, ran from 1995 to 2002. It was the only generation sold as the MG F. The UK range included petrol engines from 1.6 to 1.8 litres.
The engine sat behind the seats and ahead of the rear wheels. UK VCA figures cover the years 2001 to 2003, while the F generation ran through 2002.
How economical is the MG F?
The lowest official UK fuel consumption listed is 7.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC was the European test procedure used for these period figures, so results may differ from those measured under newer procedures.
The UK VCA figures cover petrol versions with engines from 1.6 to 1.8 litres.
Where was the MG F sold?
The figures here are for the United Kingdom. The F’s open-air, two-seat layout and mid-mounted engine made it a distinctive chapter in MG’s sports-car history.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the MG F?
It is a two-seat, open-top sports roadster with a mid-mounted petrol engine.
When did the MG F generation run?
The F generation ran from 1995 to 2002.
What is the MG F’s lowest official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 7.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test for the UK market.
Which engines were available in the UK?
The UK range included petrol engines from 1.6 to 1.8 litres.