This is real driving enjoyment: Most these classics have no power steering, no power brakes, no traction and stability control or ABS...and yet they are the most fun to drive. Awesome video 🍻👍🏻
Great driving and a lovely car. I would love to have seen the faces of the other drivers as you rapidly filled their rear view mirror. Thanks for sharing this. Best wishes from NZ.
When you see what this car is capable of doing with a competent driver. It makes you realise what a world beater it was 44 years ago. I can see he is able to balance it on the edge on so many of the bends compared to the 911 (with the engine in the wrong place) and compared to many other cars. FANTASTIC
Yeah the 911 is so shit isn't it, and didn't win any races. It's worthless compared to that MG. Oh hang on .................... This MGB GT V8 probably has a lot more money spent on it that the other cars on this track day event. It's probably got a lot more power, and a lot more suspension upgrades, and the driver is absolutely driving the ass off it. Most of the other cars look standard, and they seem to be driving much more within their limits. Great video but not a true indication of what a standard MBG GT V8 would do against the same cars. I sell parts for the MGB Gt & Roadster, Triumphs from TR2 to TR8, Jaguars, etc, and any car can be just as quick with enough money spent on it.
@@jonathanrees3765 What part of the world are you referring to Jonathan? I have built a couple of Cobra replica's which definitely were as quick and one in which I used a 357 CID Ford Clevor engine as quick as an original 427, but the one that the MGB GT V8 that Uwe was driving and passed looked a bit tired, hence my comment. I have also just recently completed the upgrade of my original unrestored 1977 MGB GT to a V8 fitting a 4.6 R Rover engine with an Aisin Warner W58 5 spd trans . This unit makes about 300bhp but as I am still running it in have not a final dyno'd figure.
Now that's a kick-ass MG! She really roars too! Loved the way it flicked off all those pesky Alfas...and the Cobra too hahaha! You drove it superbly. Sounded like the tyres were struggling a bit though. Thankyou very much...so enjoyable!
Nice to see the wipers still lift at speed. Can remember going down the M1 with my mate and having to drop to 60 mph in the rain, "why you slowing down the road isn't that slippy" "It isn't, if I go any faster I can't see where I'm going!"
I may not have cheered at 200 kph +, but I was on the edge of my seat. This was a treat: a nicely modified MGB, a good driver and, for the most part, excellent manners exhibited by other drivers. My experience is not driving at the the track; however, one can, for a fee, ride with an accomplished driver. It is one of the great venues in motor racing. I would like to know more about the car and driver.
Love this, especially the initial reluctance to give way to an MGB - why would you if you are driving a lightweight EType, Audi Quattro or an M3? Good brakes!
I've watched this multiple times, it's great every time. I wish I had the budget to put a Rover V8 in my GT, but the V6 I have waiting will have to do.
Well that's a surprise! A. it went like the clappers. and B. It didn't bereak down! I was surprised it topped out at 208kph (just over 120mph to an Englishman !) I had to keep looking at the speed reading to convince myself it wasn't going as quickly as it appeared. And yes! I have recently seen Sebinas lap.....she's nuts!!! Thankyou very much . Enjoyable to watch. Take care and stay safe.
It will be the Rover Buick-derived all aluminium V8. Originally 3.5 litres, but eventually available in versions up to 4.6L from Rover. TVR even took it up to 5 litres. It's light, compact and easily tuned with lots of aftermarket components available. Naturally aspirated in the larger capacities, it can go to about 300hp without to extreme limits. That one I suspect is a bit shy of 250 hp. The production V8 3.5 L only had 137 hp, although they did try more powerful prototypes. However, the brakes and suspension would not be up to a lot more power. I guarantee this MGB will have completely upgraded suspension, wheels, tyres and suspension and, I would hop, some chassis reinforcement. .
Dang that MBG-GT is fast! When I listen to it accelerate and shift, I can't help but think about the car chase scene from the movie "Bullit" It sounded just like the Mustang.
Great drive - thanks for sharing! Can I ask about your gearbox? Mine (just a 1.8) runs out of gears even with overdrive at 110kph yet you're still changing up (and yes I cheered at 200)!! Not a standard box?
Imagine if he'd had better tyres, he'd have gone even better! Mind you this looks pretty damn good as is! The V8 sounds lovely. I assume it isn't the bog standard factory 'Range Rover' unit!? Lovely stuff indeed, well done.
Well done, so nice to see an MG doing well. You must have had a ball on that drive on an iconic circuit. When I lived in UK in 2006 I had a MGB GT V8 with a Rover SD1 and its 5-speed box, lovely car, wish I took it back to Australia where I now live. I currently though have a lovely Lunar Grey P6B 3500S (manual) black leather on P5B chrome rostyles, lovely car.
Straight-cut gears? And that’s no normal 3.5L V8. Great driving skills for a car that floats at anything above 160. Scary as hell at those speeds on those tiny tires.
Thanks, great video in an impressive car. Are you running modified suspension and brakes? You must have some back axle location at least. Also that seems to be a very free breathing V8 and finally, a front spoiler? above 80 MPH they get a lot of front end lift as standard.
Frontline Front-and Rear Suspension, MG RV8 4-Pot Caliper with ventet and drilled Wilwood Disc, Front Spoiler from Frontline. the engine is an modified 4.6 Rover V8 with original Su carburator ( only modified needles), the sound come from the postion of microfon above the exhaust in the rear of the car :-)
@@uwegraf9538 Hi, great video. Thanks. Are the tyres mounted on the original 14" Dunlop rims? Just looking at new tyres for my 73 MGB GT V8 here in OZ. Mine is standard, but you have done a great job on yours!
Is this a standard car? When the MGB V8 came out it was panned by the critics as using an outdated suspension setup, but this seems to corner flat and fast.
No. I have an MGB. I can nearly guarantee you that not a single nut or bolt remains from the factory on this beast. The original suspension on these cars was inadequate for a garden tractor, nevermind lapping a track. Even as updated as this car must be you can see by watching that still the brakes are terrible, or he's not driving that hard, as he has to lift miles and miles before each corner. Probably a bit of both. There's always a fair number of idiots about during volksfahrt, and I wouldn't want to risk this beauty by driving it hard either. These videos are always a little misleading too. Most people on the track are just out to have fun and they're not driving hard at all and most people don't have this guy's knowledge of the track either. This dude is driving at 70%, most of the others are driving at 50%. If you don't know, the track is open to nearly everyone. You pay by the lap or session, there's even a phone app, just scan your phone and off you go.
The way it chattered over the rough surface towards the end makes me think that it still has the rigid (non-independent) axle at the rear. Watching videos of Sabine Schmitz at Nurburgring she doesn't seem to go hard on the brakes into corners and she's much quicker.
I think you mean Buick small block which the British Leyland 3.5 V8 was based on, not Chevy. Chevy 3.4L is a popular V6 conversion for MGs. Don't know what this MGB has but I want one in mine!
@@klystron44 Don't think so..how?...early 911s ..TVRs..325is...were Widow makers...and we talking late 70s to late 80s cars...so all this talk of handling applied to most Sports cars of that era
@@klystron44 While I agree an M3 would be faster theres no way in hell I would choose one over an MG B. They lack class and style. MGs even the standard 4 pot are fun to drive and pretty to look at!
The note on that V8 is glorious, both on open throttle and over run.
This is real driving enjoyment: Most these classics have no power steering, no power brakes, no traction and stability control or ABS...and yet they are the most fun to drive. Awesome video 🍻👍🏻
@Paul Wieringa I have power assisted brakes on my 1967 mgb roadster there specification is a right leg and foot
@Paul Wieringa All V8's had servo assist.
Great driving and a lovely car. I would love to have seen the faces of the other drivers as you rapidly filled their rear view mirror. Thanks for sharing this. Best wishes from NZ.
When you see what this car is capable of doing with a competent driver.
It makes you realise what a world beater it was 44 years ago.
I can see he is able to balance it on the edge on so many of the bends compared to the 911 (with the engine in the wrong place) and compared to many other cars.
FANTASTIC
I find my GT to be a little gem. Well balanced car for what it is. I’m happy.
Yeah the 911 is so shit isn't it, and didn't win any races. It's worthless compared to that MG.
Oh hang on ....................
This MGB GT V8 probably has a lot more money spent on it that the other cars on this track day event. It's probably got a lot more power, and a lot more suspension upgrades, and the driver is absolutely driving the ass off it.
Most of the other cars look standard, and they seem to be driving much more within their limits.
Great video but not a true indication of what a standard MBG GT V8 would do against the same cars.
I sell parts for the MGB Gt & Roadster, Triumphs from TR2 to TR8, Jaguars, etc, and any car can be just as quick with enough money spent on it.
As a racer of a Midget and a driver of a 215 Buick B-V8, I found this footage inspiring and wanting me to do a track day in the B!
Yup, think I'll just nip out to the garage and start my '215' up..👍
Who else cheered when he broke the 200kph barrier?
I was expecting the windscreen wipers to come off.
120 mph? They must be slow.
Imagine being held up by a Cobra while driving an MG!
Imagine being the guy in the Cobra kit car trying to impress his passenger when he gets a mirror full of pissed off MGB on a mission!
Replica Cobra real MGB
@@dickcrosbie9520 Replica Cobra is way faster than an original, at least in this part of the world
@@jonathanrees3765 What part of the world are you referring to Jonathan? I have built a couple of Cobra replica's which definitely were as quick and one in which I used a 357 CID Ford Clevor engine as quick as an original 427, but the one that the MGB GT V8 that Uwe was driving and passed looked a bit tired, hence my comment. I have also just recently completed the upgrade of my original unrestored 1977 MGB GT to a V8 fitting a 4.6 R Rover engine with an Aisin Warner W58 5 spd trans . This unit makes about 300bhp but as I am still running it in have not a final dyno'd figure.
@@dickcrosbie9520 what is your opinion on a 302 powered mgb vs rover V8?
An MGB overtaking a 911 & an E-type. That'll do a lot for the ego.
And an AC Cobra, Alfa GTVs..... wow!
Now that's a kick-ass MG! She really roars too! Loved the way it flicked off all those pesky Alfas...and the Cobra too hahaha! You drove it superbly. Sounded like the tyres were struggling a bit though. Thankyou very much...so enjoyable!
Nice to see the wipers still lift at speed. Can remember going down the M1 with my mate and having to drop to 60 mph in the rain, "why you slowing down the road isn't that slippy"
"It isn't, if I go any faster I can't see where I'm going!"
great english engineering
Holy smoke that is a quick MGB, you can drive a bit as well.
quick for an MGB
MGB-GT/V8. Came from Abington that way in the early 70’s. Never exported to the U.S. Used the Rover 3.5 engine.
I may not have cheered at 200 kph +, but I was on the edge of my seat. This was a treat: a nicely modified MGB, a good driver and, for the most part, excellent manners exhibited by other drivers.
My experience is not driving at the the track; however, one can, for a fee, ride with an accomplished driver. It is one of the great venues in motor racing.
I would like to know more about the car and driver.
Great sound. Great drive. Thanks for that!
Driver’s pretty impressive too, brilliant car but not an easy ride.
Buick 215 aluminum V8 finds a home in the motherland's most beautiful sports coupe..the sun never sets on English friendship !
Wow, that MG OWNED that track!
That is good driving, impressive MG performance as well.
You can "make" anything good
An impressive run. something to be proud of.
Just listening to that V8 open up in the straightaway raises the testosterone levels of real men!
Immer wieder ein Hochgenuss und schöne Erinnerung zugleich mein Lieber. Lass krachen auf McGiver Wolke. RIP
Love this, especially the initial reluctance to give way to an MGB - why would you if you are driving a lightweight EType, Audi Quattro or an M3? Good brakes!
What can I say.... Top quality and exhilarating 👌🔝
This was mesmerising, great video and awesome machine!
This is absolutely fantastic!! What an incredible machine!!
Great car, great driver too! Wonderful V8 roar...
Absolutely awesome!
The graphics on this game are insane
Great run!!! And what a sound
Meanest sounding MGB I've ever heard!
nice sounding Rover OHV v8!!
Danke für Teilen seiner Runde im Der MG V8..
Dass war Toll
Absolutes Traumauto!
TO DRIVE THE MG B GT GIVES AN INCOMPARABLE FEELING EXPERIENCE!
Loved it! Almost as good as being there.
I've watched this multiple times, it's great every time. I wish I had the budget to put a Rover V8 in my GT, but the V6 I have waiting will have to do.
Not bad.
These are great old cars. Had a few but only the 4 cylinder ones. Your car runs great!
That "B" sounds amazing! Passing everything in sight. Sheesh.
Wonderful!
Fabulous video, I had a V8 back in the early 80's, unfortunately I never had the opportunity to drive it on a track.
Lateral g peaked at 1.2 - well done!
Well that's a surprise! A. it went like the clappers. and B. It didn't bereak down! I was surprised it topped out at 208kph (just over 120mph to an Englishman !) I had to keep looking at the speed reading to convince myself it wasn't going as quickly as it appeared. And yes! I have recently seen Sebinas lap.....she's nuts!!! Thankyou very much . Enjoyable to watch. Take care and stay safe.
Also remarkable that by the end of the lap the sills hadn't rusted out.
@@barryolaith prick. Fuck off somewhere else.
Idiot. Take your stupid comments somewhere else.
@@stringer-ik1pc You have anger management issues. Get help.
Der Läuft brilliant!
One of the most enthralling ring videos in a classic for sure. What BHP is the MG-GT-V8 putting out?
love the MGB V8 COUPE = a favourite for me .
Super Runde Uwe! Dein Auto geht echt gut und der V8 Sound ist der Hammer!Du solltest Rennen fahren!!Grüsse
What a beast of an MG!
Fantastic
I think you deserve a medal as the tyre squeal sounds like its trying to kill you !
Lovely sounding... I'm guesing small block Ford in that MGB... awesome combo and post!!
They came with the Rover V8 from the factory. I'd say that's the most likely even if it is a swap.
@@SpitfireFortyFour Very cool... never knew that was a factory option.. but the Rover V8 sure makes a great roar!!! Thanks
It's the all-alloy 215cu Buick motor. It's a match made in heaven. 3.5 L in an 1100kg car. All MGBs should have had this engine.
It will be the Rover Buick-derived all aluminium V8. Originally 3.5 litres, but eventually available in versions up to 4.6L from Rover. TVR even took it up to 5 litres. It's light, compact and easily tuned with lots of aftermarket components available. Naturally aspirated in the larger capacities, it can go to about 300hp without to extreme limits. That one I suspect is a bit shy of 250 hp.
The production V8 3.5 L only had 137 hp, although they did try more powerful prototypes. However, the brakes and suspension would not be up to a lot more power. I guarantee this MGB will have completely upgraded suspension, wheels, tyres and suspension and, I would hop, some chassis reinforcement. .
Thumbs up for any old V8 that can hit 190kph before needing top gear!
"tall" rear-end
Awesome GT
The graphics on Gran Turismo have really improved.
Dang that MBG-GT is fast! When I listen to it accelerate and shift, I can't help but think about the car chase scene from the movie "Bullit" It sounded just like the Mustang.
Wonderful. I wish I could drive my MGRV8 like that!
take a course
You are such a lucky guy!
As a '68 GT owner: I love this video.
Epic ! 👌🏻😎
Nothing beats that Buick muscle!
Great fun!
Belle vidéo. Jolie son !!
Epic, what kind of power and weight are you running?
1050kg weight and 238 HP
Great drive - thanks for sharing! Can I ask about your gearbox? Mine (just a 1.8) runs out of gears even with overdrive at 110kph yet you're still changing up (and yes I cheered at 200)!! Not a standard box?
Most likely reason is that the v8 b’s have a higher ratio diff so all gears are essentially made longer, also probably custom gear ratios
Godfrey Moses! What beast!
Dude this is badass.
Such a good combination...
Great drive. What bhp are you pushing out?
238 HP and 410 Nm
Great driving
That was awesome
Imagine if he'd had better tyres, he'd have gone even better! Mind you this looks pretty damn good as is! The V8 sounds lovely. I assume it isn't the bog standard factory 'Range Rover' unit!?
Lovely stuff indeed, well done.
I'm already driving semi slicks here and the engine is a 4.6 liter :-)
Well done, so nice to see an MG doing well. You must have had a ball on that drive on an iconic circuit. When I lived in UK in 2006 I had a MGB GT V8 with a Rover SD1 and its 5-speed box, lovely car, wish I took it back to Australia where I now live. I currently though have a lovely Lunar Grey P6B 3500S (manual) black leather on P5B chrome rostyles, lovely car.
Motor hört sich extrem gut an. :-)
Nice driving. Schönes fahren.
This is fantastic great car great driving
Straight-cut gears? And that’s no normal 3.5L V8. Great driving skills for a car that floats at anything above 160. Scary as hell at those speeds on those tiny tires.
Hi Uwe, great videos on your channel, subd , what mods have you made to your Mgb gt ?
Hello, Thanks. Frontline Suspension Front and Rear, R380 Gearbox, 4,6 Liter John Eales Engine with SU Carburator
@@uwegraf9538 thanks for the reply buddy, not got my bgt yet but its coming soon, great little cars...
This makes me want to take a drive in my BGT.
My first car was a 66 MGB, had to install my own seatbelts. :D It was white like this one. I want it back!
Wow. Listen to that understeer.
Thanks, great video in an impressive car.
Are you running modified suspension and brakes? You must have some back axle location at least.
Also that seems to be a very free breathing V8 and finally, a front spoiler? above 80 MPH they get a lot of front end lift as standard.
Frontline Front-and Rear Suspension, MG RV8 4-Pot Caliper with ventet and drilled Wilwood Disc, Front Spoiler from Frontline. the engine is an modified 4.6 Rover V8 with original Su carburator ( only modified needles), the sound come from the postion of microfon above the exhaust in the rear of the car :-)
Beautiful, a very well set up mg!!
Well done sir.
@@uwegraf9538 thank you for the info! What are you running tire wise? Is it the stock rear end too?
@@UPHOTO75 tires are toyo proxxes r888
@@uwegraf9538 Hi, great video. Thanks. Are the tyres mounted on the original 14" Dunlop rims? Just looking at new tyres for my 73 MGB GT V8 here in OZ. Mine is standard, but you have done a great job on yours!
Hello,
Is this mgb still for sale ?
Yes it is.
Regards from Germany
Uwe
Dunno about the lap time being good, but the sound's glorious lol
Now, how much will it cost to get my 3.4 V6 GT to Germany???
Wow i almost bought one of these when i lived in UK, go go Boy racer.
Is this a standard car? When the MGB V8 came out it was panned by the critics as using an outdated suspension setup, but this seems to corner flat and fast.
No. I have an MGB. I can nearly guarantee you that not a single nut or bolt remains from the factory on this beast. The original suspension on these cars was inadequate for a garden tractor, nevermind lapping a track. Even as updated as this car must be you can see by watching that still the brakes are terrible, or he's not driving that hard, as he has to lift miles and miles before each corner. Probably a bit of both. There's always a fair number of idiots about during volksfahrt, and I wouldn't want to risk this beauty by driving it hard either. These videos are always a little misleading too. Most people on the track are just out to have fun and they're not driving hard at all and most people don't have this guy's knowledge of the track either. This dude is driving at 70%, most of the others are driving at 50%. If you don't know, the track is open to nearly everyone. You pay by the lap or session, there's even a phone app, just scan your phone and off you go.
The way it chattered over the rough surface towards the end makes me think that it still has the rigid (non-independent) axle at the rear.
Watching videos of Sabine Schmitz at Nurburgring she doesn't seem to go hard on the brakes into corners and she's much quicker.
Smashed everyone. Class
good thing there were no fast cars there
Wish that drivers mentioned their tyres as a matter of course,
The 911 didn’t have a real driver tbf but wow love this MG 130mph wow really goes don’t it it looks much faster on that track
The whine I hear ,is that the tyres or a super charger?
The Semi Slick Tire, a little bit to low pressure.
MoWoG Approved!
210km/h!!! ..not bad for an early 70s carburatted v8👏..the poor wipers😥
Great graphics on the game
I imagine there's some seriously non-standard brakes, wheels, tyres and suspension on that MGB.
The Rover 3.5 V8 sounds REAL good, the car is not handling at its best, tires and shock absorber's would probably help!!
I think you mean Buick small block which the British Leyland 3.5 V8 was based on, not Chevy. Chevy 3.4L is a popular V6 conversion for MGs. Don't know what this MGB has but I want one in mine!
Oh that is fun.
What a music!!
is it a standard 3.5v8 top end seems 130mph on the last st8
4.6 Rover V8
I have been driven around that circuit, in the old days when it was far less safe, sadly, not in such an exciting car though.
I would want everything improved before I took a MGB around at these speeds.
The V8 was improved with Race tracks in mind from Factory. .in just needs to be in top nick. ..any improvements Devalues the car😆
I don't think so.
@@klystron44 Don't think so..how?...early 911s ..TVRs..325is...were Widow makers...and we talking late 70s to late 80s cars...so all this talk of handling applied to most Sports cars of that era
MG's were crude compared to my BMW2002tii and for something british
my TR6. The best for that era was the E30 M3, but I never could afford one.
@@klystron44 While I agree an M3 would be faster theres no way in hell I would choose one over an MG B. They lack class and style. MGs even the standard 4 pot are fun to drive and pretty to look at!
It would be nice to know the spec of the car, ?
Check please my comments in older posts
So geht das!
great mg