MG Planning Efficient New Engines And Transmissions: Report

Chinese-owned MG is reportedly engineering a range of new efficient petrol engines and dual-clutch transmissions. 

It is likely that these are the same engines and transmission confirmed to be in joint development by MG parent SAIC and US carmaker GM in 2010. 

The engine range is expected to include a series of small turbocharged options, ranging from a 1.0 litre three-cylinder to a pair of 1.4 and 1.5 litre four-cylinders. 

Speaking with Britain's Autocar magazine, MG powertrain boss Paul McNamara reportedly singled out Ford's EcoBoost engine range as the benchmark for the new petrol mills.