The MG EX-E is a concept car that was produced by MG and presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1985. The EX-E was a mid-engined sports car inspired by the Ferrari 308 and designed by Roy Axe and Gerry McGovern. The car's drivetrain and chassis were derived from the mid-engined MG Metro 6R4 rally car. The EX-E concept car did not lead to a production version, although Gerry McGovern did go on to style the later, smaller MG F sports car, which did contain subtle references to the EX-E in some areas of its design, most visibly its rear fascia and lamp clusters.
| MG EX-E | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MG (Austin Rover Group) |
| Production | 1985 |
| Designer | Roy Axe Gerry McGovern |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Layout | M4 layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0L DOHC V6, 250 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
It was also thought at the time that the car may presage a coupè version of the Rover 800 series which was a few months away from launch at the time of the EX-E's unveiling, however a more conventionally styled coupè version of the 800 would not appear until 1992.
The car is now preserved in the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
References
edit- Adams, Keith; Roy Axe (2009). "The MG EX-E". AROnline. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- Bishko, Graeme (1996). "MG EX-E Home Page". MG Cars Enthusiasts' Club. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
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