Interesting Facts About the MG Montego
The MG Montego was the performance‑focused offshoot of the Austin/MG Montego family car, arriving in the mid‑1980s and staying on the market until the mid‑1990s. It combined sporty upgrades with the everyday practicality of its parent model.
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Turbocharged Trailblazer (1985)
In 1985 MG introduced a 150‑hp turbocharged Montego, making it the fastest production MG ever built at that time. This high‑output version highlighted MG’s commitment to sportier performance within the Montego lineup.
Ultra‑Rare Digital Dash Variant
A limited MG Montego EFi equipped with a digital instrument cluster has become an ultra‑rare find, noted as being scarcer than the already uncommon MG Maestro 1600. Enthusiasts prize this version for its distinctive electronic dash styling.
Final Production Years and Discontinuation
Montego production continued at the Cowley plant until late 1994, when the model was discontinued alongside the Maestro. The last batches of Montego saloons were primarily sold to fleet customers before the line was ended.
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