MG ZR BHP
The MG ZR has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2005 MG ZR 105 Trophy SE produces 102 BHP, while the 2005 MG ZR 160 produces 158 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
19 recorded variants, from 99–158 BHP.
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Popular MG ZR BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZR 105 | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP |
| ZR 105 Trophy SE | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP |
| ZR 120 Trophy SE | 2005 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP |
| ZR 160 | 2005 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP |
| ZR+ 105 | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,994 cc | Diesel | 2001–2004 | 99–111 BHP | 240–260 Nm | 3 |
| 1,396 cc | Petrol | 2003–2005 | 102 BHP | 123 Nm | 7 |
| 1,796 cc | Petrol | 2001–2005 | 115–158 BHP | 160–174 Nm | 9 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZR 105 Trophy SE | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 111 mph | |
| ZR 105 | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 111 mph | |
| ZR 120 Trophy SE | 2005 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP | 116.9 PS | 160 Nm | 86 kW | 119 mph | |
| ZR 160 | 2005 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 131 mph | |
| ZR+ 105 | 2005 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 10 sec | 111 mph |
| ZR+ 120 | 2005 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP | 116.9 PS | 160 Nm | 86 kW | 8.6 sec | 119 mph |
| ZR 105 | 2004 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 111 mph | |
| ZR 160 | 2004 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 7.4 sec | 131 mph |
| ZR+ 105 | 2004 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 10 sec | 111 mph |
| ZR+ TD 115 | 2004 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 111 BHP | 112.9 PS | 260 Nm | 83 kW | 9.7 sec | 116 mph |
| ZR+ | 2004 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 10 sec | 111 mph |
| ZR | 2004 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 131 mph | |
| ZR+ | 2003 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.3 PS | 123 Nm | 76 kW | 111 mph | |
| ZR | 2003 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 131 mph | |
| ZR+ TD | 2002 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 99 BHP | 100.6 PS | 240 Nm | 74 kW | 114 mph | |
| ZR+ | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP | 116.9 PS | 160 Nm | 86 kW | 7.4 sec | 119 mph |
| ZR | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 7.4 sec | 131 mph |
| ZR+ TD | 2001 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 99 BHP | 100.6 PS | 240 Nm | 74 kW | 9.7 sec | 114 mph |
| ZR | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.4 PS | 174 Nm | 118 kW | 7.4 sec | 131 mph |
MG ZR BHP questions
What is the BHP of a MG ZR?
Recorded horsepower for the MG ZR is 99–158 BHP across 19 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which MG ZR engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 158 BHP, from the 1,796 cc Petrol.
Which MG ZR year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 158 BHP, recorded for 2005.
What torque is recorded for the MG ZR?
Recorded torque is 123–260 Nm on the 19 variants that include it.