1998 MGF with VVC engine
- Class: History on Wheels
- Country: United Kingdom
1998 MGF with VVC engine
Introduced in 1995, the MGF marked MG’s return to the sports-car market after a long absence. This mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster combined classic MG character with modern engineering, offering sharp handling, lightweight construction, and an engaging open-air driving experience.
This 1998 MGF is powered by Rover’s 1.8-liter K-Series VVC (Variable Valve Control) four-cylinder engine, producing approximately 143 horsepower. The VVC system allowed the engine to breathe more efficiently at higher engine speeds, giving the MGF lively performance while retaining the smooth drivability expected from a modern sports car. With its mid-engine layout, low center of gravity, and responsive handling, the MGF carried MG’s tradition of affordable, fun-to-drive sports cars into the modern era.
Owned by Cecil Wise and Mia Gans of Coffeyville, Kansas