TD2000

TD2000
Australia / Malaysia

http://www.td2000.co.uk/  Engine Toyota 2.0L // 130bhp@5600rpm // Price: Starting at 39,000€ A truly modern classic that puts  the magic back into motoring. How can be described the beautifully hand-crafted TD 2000? According to Simon Hulber (Autocars August 2001) “the history of the TD2000 dates back over to 1984 when enterprising Australian Jaguar dealer, Ross Marshall, bought the original MG TD tooling, which had by then found its way to the USA.”  The car’s resemblance to a 1950s original is so close that most admirers presume it to be a well-preserved survivor. What could be better? Well, for a start, it sports leading edge technology – a 1998cc, twin-cam, 130bhp, fuel-injected engine and five speed gearbox plus disc brakes on all wheels - so forget expensive restoration, just turn the key and escape. "Anybody who wants old car style without old car hassle will most likely have much more fun behind the wheel of a TD2000 than behind the wheel of the real thing." Simon Goldsworthy: full article in MG Enthusiast July 2008. It’s not just the engineering that’s refined. Burr walnut veneer makes the perfect setting for traditional cream dialled speedometer, rev-counter and other ancillary gauges. The Silverstone interior boasts sumptuous hide trimmed seats, doors and dashboard while luxury carpeting covers all the floor areas. Beige is a traditional option but interiors may be specified to colour-coordinate with the bodywork and hood. For greater individuality, further options include two-tone paintwork and mesh radiator grille, so when you combine this with a current world-wide production of just 200 each year, the TD 2000 really is a super-exclusive car.  ENGINE - Toyota Displacement: 1998cc Bore x stroke: 86mm x 86mm Cylinders: 4, in-line, mounted longitudinally. Compression ratio: 9.5 : 1 Valve train: Double overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, cross-flow manifold layout, aluminium cylinder head. Fuel delivery: Electronic fuel injection managed by fully-computerised engine management system, dual ignition system with 3-way catalytic converter. Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded petrol (RON 97 or higher). Maximum power: 96kW @ 5600 rpm (DIN), approximately 130 bhp. Maximum torque: 180 Nm @ 4400 rpm (DIN). Electrical system: 12 Volts. Emissions: Control 3-way catalytic converter, meets 1999 ADR37/01 (European Standard Directive 98/69/EC) DRIVETRAIN Driving Wheels: Rear. Gearbox (Manual): Manual with five forward ratios, one reverse, full synchromesh, floor-mounted gearshift lever. 1st 3.95 4th 1.00 2nd 2.14 5th 0.85 3rd 1.38 Rev 4.09 Final Drive: Semi-floating axle with hypoid bevel gears, ratio 4.1:1