With the introduction of the Rover 'K'-series engine, GTM were quick to fit one in their third generation Rossa which was launched as simply the 'K3', the first vehicle to be made available with a mid-mounted 'K'-series (subsequently followed by Lotus' Elise, MG's own MGF and Ariel's Atom to name but three).
The Rover PG1 transmission is used in many Rover and MGs including the Rover Metro, Rover 200, 400, 600, 25, 45, MG ZR, ZS, F and TF.
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But the MGF is here - with its mid-mounted 1.8 16-valve engine and appealing looks, it is the long-awaited British answer to the Mazda MX5 that kicked off the roadster renaissance six years ago.
Having run Paul O'Neill in the MGF Cup, they raced in the BTCC's Class B in 2000 (with Rob Collard among their drivers), and the equivalent Production Class in 2001.