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Introduced in August 1973, the V8-powered MGB combined the popular coupe body style with a powerful three-and-a-half-liter light-alloy V8 engine. The Rover engine operated with a reduced compression ratio but increased torque compared to similar engines then used in Rover sedans. The result transformed the MGB, creating a very agile car with both smooth and economical power – characteristics that continue to have particular appeal to V8 enthusiasts today!

On the road, the MGBGTV8 performs wonderfully, accelerating quickly in the highest gears, quickly reaching 200 km/h. The 0 to 100 time of 7.7 seconds is still 30 years later a time that many of today’s sporty sedans can’t reach.

The V8 engine, although derived from an early 1950s Buick model, is equipped with hydraulic rollers that give the MGBGTV8 a quietness that complements its smooth power delivery. Under the hood, the lightweight aluminum V8 engine feels much larger than the stock steel four-cylinder engine, but it’s only slightly heavier if you include the engine’s accessories. The advantages of the light weight are a good weight distribution between the front and the rear and an appreciable increase in the power-to-weight ratio, even for the 137 hp V8 engine.

This example is not an original V8, but a probably old conversion. The registration card shows the 3500cc V8 engine, but the chassis number suggests that it is a transformation based on a 1.8L, just like the Costellos produced before the arrival of the factory version. It is also equipped with overdrive, a very desirable Webasto sunroof, a stainless steel exhaust system giving it an incredible sound. The chassis is sound, the bodywork has a number of defects. The interior is in very good condition.

Highlights:

• 137hp V8 engine
• TWR cylinder head
• New carburetor, clutch and timing chain
• Oil cooler
• Electronic ignition
• Kenlow (electric fan)
• Overdrive
• Vinyl sunroof
• Sport steering wheel
• 15″ Minilite wheels
• Sharp” radio
• More than 5.000€ of recent invoices
• Recent complete maintenance
• History