MG MGF BHP
The MG MGF has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2001 MG MGF produces 110 BHP, while the 2001 MG MGF VVC Freestyle produces 143 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
10 recorded variants, from 110–143 BHP.
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Popular MG MGF BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGF | 2001 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP |
| MGF Freestyle | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP |
| MGF StepTronic | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP |
| MGF VVC Freestyle | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP |
| MGF | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,589 cc | Petrol | 2001 | 110 BHP | 140 Nm | 1 |
| 1,796 cc | Petrol | 1996–2001 | 118–143 BHP | 165–174 Nm | 9 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGF Freestyle | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 120.1 PS | 165 Nm | 88.3 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| MGF StepTronic | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 165 Nm | 89.5 kW | 8.5 sec | 118 mph |
| MGF VVC Freestyle | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7.2 sec | 130 mph |
| MGF | 2001 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 140 Nm | 82 kW | 9.3 sec | 116 mph |
| MGF 1.8I VVC | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| MGF | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| MGF 75TH ANNIVERSARY | 1999 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| MGF 1.8I VVC | 1998 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| MGF 1.8I VVC | 1997 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| MGF | 1996 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
MG MGF BHP questions
What is the BHP of a MG MGF?
Recorded horsepower for the MG MGF is 110–143 BHP across 10 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which MG MGF engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 143 BHP, from the 1,796 cc Petrol.
Which MG MGF year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 143 BHP, recorded for 2001.
What torque is recorded for the MG MGF?
Recorded torque is 140–174 Nm on the 10 variants that include it.