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IF BATMAN IS going to buy a British sports car this is the one: The new dramatic designed MG XPower SV (until known as the X80). To a backdrop of dry ice and loud music, MG has just launched its dazzling new XPower SV to the world at the British International Motor Show, the first in a series of X-Power branded cars to be built by the marque.

Introduced by MG Rover director of product and design Peter Stevens, the high-performance 2+2 sports car boasts a top speed of 200 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a staggering 4.2 seconds.

Expected to be a 'must see', the new vehicle, seen for the first time in the world at the show, is based on the concept X-80 car, unveiled at the motor show in 2000.

Peter Stevens said: "All MGs are about risk, excitement and driving pleasure, and the X-Power SV is an example of an extreme MG - it's got great potential for both the road and the track.

The X-Power SV's 4.6-litre V8 engine is capable of producing 326 bhp, which customers can have increased if desired. Prices will start from around £65,000.

FACTS
· MG XPower SV
· 2 + 2 seater coupe
· Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
· 4.6-litre V8
· 326 bhp
· 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
· Topspeed: 200 mph / 320 km/h
· Price: £65,000