MIRA And MG Debut 'Hybrid Performance Development'

An exciting new technology concept was unveiled at the Motorsport Industry Association’s ‘Clean Racing Conference’, by Rob Oldaker, product development director, MG Rover Group and John Wood, managing director, MIRA. The ‘Hybrid Performance Development’ is a petrol/electric powered MG TF featuring a combined output of 200Ps deployed through its four road wheels. MIRA engineers in consultation with MG Rover Group have produced the ‘200 HPD’ specification, derived from the popular MG TF sports car, producing functional and environmental benefits, with a wider performance capability potential for motorsport.

Rob Oldaker, commented: "The 200 HPD is the culmination of two talented Midlands-based companies, bringing together their expertise to create this MG car, that perfectly illustrates the vision of the Clean Racing Conference."

John Wood, added: "We conceived the idea to produce an enhanced performance car that anticipated environmental requirements, while expanding today’s sports car driving experience. The car achieves this with ‘responsible performance’ where the innovative hybrid solution sharpens acceleration, at no expense in tailpipe emissions, yet also offers customer benefits like all-wheel-drive traction and the low-speed clutchless operation of ‘City mode’."

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