I remember testing a MG Maestro turbo and was surprised by the torque steer, I floored it on the motorway and it jumped lanes! Shame they did not remain in production for long.
I have fond memories of my Montego Turbo. A second gen version from 1990 (better spread of power apparently). It was ridiculously fast for the time. Downright dangerous torque steer in first and second but great fun. And yes, 125 - 130mph was easily achieved ;)
Both great cars and deserved to do better than they did. The MG maestro EFI was possibly the most underrated hot hatch of them all - it was genuinely a decent package back in the day. And Tony Pond and Steve Soper - what legends
Only a year after the Montego turbo, Ford unvelied the Sierra Cosworth. I think that Austin Rover missed a few tricks here though: Why didn't they do MG Montego EFi & Turbo estates ? Why not a VdP Turbo saloon & estate ? They already had all of the bits !!
Remember though, the Sierra Cosworth had a Twin Cam 16 valve head that was developed by Cosworth as a project before Ford got involved. The Sierra Cosworth came about over a Pub Lunch, believe it or not. The Montego had the BL Single Cam 8 valve O series lump that was adapted (Turbocharged) via a blow through SU Carb for this application. There was a book I read a number of years ago about the design of the Cosworth engine, but I can't remember for the life of me what it is called!
+doug manwithnoname "Remember though, the Sierra Cosworth had a Twin Cam 16 valve head that was developed by Cosworth as a project before Ford got involved." - Did it ? Oh ! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sierra_RS_Cosworth Yes, I know that BL turboed the 8v single-carb. engine but why not the EFi engine ?
@@lewis72 it's true they did it as a sort of inside project and had a pinto with the dohc head on display when Ford visited and then they asked about it and the conversation grew from there
Aparrently Noel Edmunds was certified to fly helicopters from 1984-2007 and owned 3 different types. My Blobby on the other hand flew Jellycopters...... I'll let myself out.
He could fly so would have been flying it, he was responsible for helicoptering in performers for Live Aid including getting Phil Collins to Heathrow to catch the Concord to Philidelphia.
Being called Noel I grew up wanting to be Noel Edmonds. Because everybody called middle Edmunds anyway. So I grew up wanting to be him. That is until Vic and Bob fucking ruined it for me. Have you seen the sketch? It’s double funny
My first job in 1988 I regularly got to drive a MG 2.0 Montego. I remember it being fast & fun to drive. The guy whose car it was loved it and had no idea how fast I went. Definitely not a "crock of shit"
I agree - I had three over the years, first I bought damaged and repaired it (had a head on collision with a Volvo!), the second was just a nice clean one I put MGF alloys on, and finally, I bought one that had the Rover 16v Injected Turbo engine in it - they all went fast, but the last one was incredible - these cars only weighed just over a ton. Moto-Build Racing was my favourite shop :-)
I remember testing a MG Maestro turbo and was surprised by the torque steer, I floored it on the motorway and it jumped lanes! Shame they did not remain in production for long.
I have fond memories of my Montego Turbo. A second gen version from 1990 (better spread of power apparently). It was ridiculously fast for the time. Downright dangerous torque steer in first and second but great fun. And yes, 125 - 130mph was easily achieved ;)
I agree,.....
Actually had 140 on the clock on mine often....
Not enough in car footage for my liking, two of Britain's greatest achievements in motoring
Both great cars and deserved to do better than they did. The MG maestro EFI was possibly the most underrated hot hatch of them all - it was genuinely a decent package back in the day. And Tony Pond and Steve Soper - what legends
Jesus! The handling on that Montego Turbo was terrifying.
Good old Noel great presenter
He's a wanker
@@McSeahorse loool
Ask Alan Partridge
Tony pond could really drive
Why was Edmonds speaking with his telephone prank voice?
Was Noel born with that Fugging beard?
"Was Noel born with that Fugging beard"?
Yes. Definitely
He shaved it off a while back but he looks far better with it.
Only a year after the Montego turbo, Ford unvelied the Sierra Cosworth.
I think that Austin Rover missed a few tricks here though:
Why didn't they do MG Montego EFi & Turbo estates ?
Why not a VdP Turbo saloon & estate ?
They already had all of the bits !!
Remember though, the Sierra Cosworth had a Twin Cam 16 valve head that was developed by Cosworth as a project before Ford got involved. The Sierra Cosworth came about over a Pub Lunch, believe it or not.
The Montego had the BL Single Cam 8 valve O series lump that was adapted (Turbocharged) via a blow through SU Carb for this application.
There was a book I read a number of years ago about the design of the Cosworth engine, but I can't remember for the life of me what it is called!
+doug manwithnoname
"Remember though, the Sierra Cosworth had a Twin Cam 16 valve head that was developed by Cosworth as a project before Ford got involved."
- Did it ? Oh !
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sierra_RS_Cosworth
Yes, I know that BL turboed the 8v single-carb. engine but why not the EFi engine ?
@@lewis72 it's true they did it as a sort of inside project and had a pinto with the dohc head on display when Ford visited and then they asked about it and the conversation grew from there
noel Edmonds drove a Maestro
So he said..... he was paid go say it.
Bollocks was Edmond's flying that chopper!
I nearly spat out my coffee. Great comment !
Aparrently Noel Edmunds was certified to fly helicopters from 1984-2007 and owned 3 different types. My Blobby on the other hand flew Jellycopters...... I'll let myself out.
@@terrancedactielle5460 I remember him getting his license when he was on Swap shop in the 70,s....flew a jetranger.
He could fly so would have been flying it, he was responsible for helicoptering in performers for Live Aid including getting Phil Collins to Heathrow to catch the Concord to Philidelphia.
He was in the co-pilot seat for some reason. M.
Ian ogilvy brought me here
MG Maestro should have been a three door. Would have aged better as a classic hot hatch.
Theres understeer and there's mg maestro understeer
When I win the lottery I’m buying a Noel Edmonds in a helicopter 🚁
Thankfully Noel didn’t crash that chopper …
Want the jacket...
Jesus they had f*cking money to piss up wall, yet they couldn't run a car manufacturing business .
Being called Noel I grew up wanting to be Noel Edmonds. Because everybody called middle Edmunds anyway. So I grew up wanting to be him. That is until Vic and Bob fucking ruined it for me. Have you seen the sketch? It’s double funny
MG's not Austin but still cool cars
Barrett
This wreaks of one Alan Partridge!
"we'll pull back for you" ...disgusting
🤣😂
A very desirable car if you can find it now. But a crock of shit back in the day!
You only have to hear Soper stammering about the cars supposed great handling!
My first job in 1988 I regularly got to drive a MG 2.0 Montego. I remember it being fast & fun to drive. The guy whose car it was loved it and had no idea how fast I went. Definitely not a "crock of shit"
I agree - I had three over the years, first I bought damaged and repaired it (had a head on collision with a Volvo!), the second was just a nice clean one I put MGF alloys on, and finally, I bought one that had the Rover 16v Injected Turbo engine in it - they all went fast, but the last one was incredible - these cars only weighed just over a ton. Moto-Build Racing was my favourite shop :-)
Had an MG Montego Turbo for a few days and for its time was certainly not a crock of shit.
Owned a few over the years... many people always gave me glowing reviews about them
lol
Those boys could drive those crappy fucking cars though at dodgy Gay Don :/