Fastest MG cars in quarter mile
Top 35 MG cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2025 MG IM5 Performance | 11.1 @ 128 |  |
| 2. | 2024 MG Cyberster XPower | 11.7 @ 117 |  |
| 3. | MG X-Power SV | 13.4 @ 107 |  |
| 4. | 2025 MG S5 Long Range | 14.7 @ 96 |  |
| 5. | 2002 MG TF 160 | 15.2 |  |
| 6. | 2005 MG ZT 260 | 15.4 @ 93 |  |
| 7. | 1985 MG Metro 6R4 Clubman | 15.4 @ 100 |  |
| 8. | MG ZR 160 | 15.4 @ 93 |  |
| 9. | 1988 MG Maestro Turbo | 15.5 |  |
| 10. | 2024 MG 3 Hybrid+ | 15.6 @ 93 |  |
| 11. | 1985 MG Montego Turbo (150 PS) | 15.8 @ 90 |  |
| 12. | 2021 MG ZS EV Max Range | 16.0 |  |
| 13. | 2020 MG EHS | 16.2 @ 89 |  |
| 14. | 2024 MG ZS Hybrid+ | 16.3 @ 89 |  |
| 15. | 2018 MG HS 30T | 16.5 @ 89 |  |
| 16. | 1982 MG Metro Turbo | 17.0 @ 80 |  |
| 17. | 1984 MG Montego EFi | 17.0 @ 79 |  |
| 18. | 1984 MG Maestro 2.0 EFi | 17.1 |  |
| 19. | 1995 MG MGF 1.8i | 17.9 @ 88 |  |
| 20. | 1960 MG MGA Twin-Cam Roadster | 18.1 @ 80 |  |
| 21. | 1967 MG MGC GT | 18.2 @ 78 |  |
| 22. | 1963 MG MGB Roadster | 18.5 @ 72 |  |
| 23. | 1982 MG Metro 1300 | 18.6 |  |
| 24. | 1961 MG MGA Mk II | 18.7 @ 71 |  |
| 25. | 1984 MG Maestro 1.6 | 18.9 |  |
| 26. | 1955 MG MGA Roadster | 19.2 |  |
| 27. | 1959 MG MGA 1600 Roadster | 19.3 |  |
| 28. | 1959 MG MGA 1600 Coupe | 19.4 |  |
| 29. | 1956 MG MGA Coupe | 19.5 @ 68 |  |
| 30. | 1968 MG 1300 Mk II | 20.3 @ 70 |  |
| 31. | 1950 MG Midget TD | 21.3 @ 61 |  |
| 32. | 1953 MG Midget TF | 21.6 @ 62 |  |
| 33. | 1945 MG Midget TC | 21.8 |  |
| 34. | 1961 MG Midget 950 | 21.9 |  |
| 35. | 1962 MG 1100 2-door-Sedan | 22.2 @ 59 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1, 3, 5, 7-9, 28), Sport Auto France (2), Autocar (4, 14, 16, 17, 21, 27, 30, 34), Motor (6), Quattroroute (10, 13), The Motor (11), Auto Motor und Sport (12, 18), Performance Drive (15), SupercarLists.com estimate* (19), Road & Track (20, 22, 24, 31-33), Echappement (23), Motor 16 (25), Car & Driver (26, 29), Car Life (35)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/08/2025, last addition - MG S5 Long Range.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.
