MG F BHP
The MG F has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2002 MG F produces 118 BHP, while the 2004 MG F 1.8I VVC produces 143 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
24 recorded variants, from 110–160 BHP.
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Popular MG F BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F 1.8I VVC | 2004 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP |
| F | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP |
| F Freestyle StepSpeed | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP |
| F | 2001 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP |
| F Freestyle | 2001 | 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 | 1996–2004 | 118–160 BHP | 165–174 Nm | 23 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F 1.8I VVC | 2004 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F 1.8I VVC | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F Freestyle StepSpeed | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 120.1 PS | 165 Nm | 88.3 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| F | 2002 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| F 1.8I VVC | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 130 mph | |
| F Freestyle | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 120.1 PS | 165 Nm | 88.3 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| F StepTronic | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 165 Nm | 89.5 kW | 118 mph | |
| F Trophy 160 | 2001 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 162.2 PS | 174 Nm | 119.3 kW | 137 mph | |
| F | 2001 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 140 Nm | 82 kW | 116 mph | |
| F 1.8I VVC | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F SE | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 165 Nm | 89.5 kW | 120 mph | |
| F StepTronic | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 165 Nm | 89.5 kW | 8.5 sec | 118 mph |
| F VVC SE | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 142 BHP | 144 PS | 174 Nm | 106 kW | 130 mph | |
| F | 2000 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 120 mph | |
| F 1.8I VVC | 1999 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F 75TH ANNIVERSARY | 1999 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| F | 1999 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 120 mph | |
| F 1.8I Abingdon | 1998 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| F 1.8I VVC | 1998 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F | 1998 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 8.5 sec | 120 mph |
| F 1.8I VVC | 1997 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 130 mph | |
| F | 1997 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 120 mph | |
| F 1.8I VVC | 1996 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 174 Nm | 106.6 kW | 7 sec | 130 mph |
| F | 1996 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 165 Nm | 88 kW | 120 mph |
MG F BHP questions
What is the BHP of a MG F?
Recorded horsepower for the MG F is 110–160 BHP across 24 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which MG F engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 160 BHP, from the 1,796 cc Petrol.
Which MG F year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 160 BHP, recorded for 2001.
What torque is recorded for the MG F?
Recorded torque is 140–174 Nm on the 24 variants that include it.