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MGF TF 160

Here's an MG that's nearly as fast from 0-60mph as a Lotus Elise, sniffs at the heels of a Subaru Impreza WRX and will wipe the floor with a 2.2-litre BMW Z3. The new TF 160 spearheads the revitalised MG TF range, and proves what a finely honed driver's car the stylish roadster has morphed into. The same team that turned Rover's humdrum family cars into desirable sports saloons has been let loose to toughen up the MGF.

Here's an MG that's nearly as fast from 0-60mph as a Lotus Elise, sniffs at the heels of a Subaru Impreza WRX and will wipe the floor with a 2.2-litre BMW Z3. The new TF 160 spearheads the revitalised MG TF range, and proves what a finely honed driver's car the stylish roadster has morphed into. The same team that turned Rover's humdrum family cars into desirable sports saloons has been let loose to toughen up the MGF.

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Powered by a 1.8-litre in-line four, the TF 160 offers 158bhp. The car can really be driven hard up to the 7,100rpm red line, and sprints from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and on to a 137mph top speed.

Sitting 10mm lower than the standard model, the car we tested was fitted with a

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