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Most onlookers will raise an eyebrow at the SV
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Could be better. It's harder to change perceptions when one moves a brand upmarket than downmarket, and because of its association with tuned Rover hatchbacks, MG does not have the cachet of a sports car manufacturer anymore. Well, not one that can sell a supercar at eighty-thousand quid without raising a few eyebrows. And if its badge and price didn't raise eyebrows, its in-yer-face design - all aggression, skirts and scoops - certainly will; its closest visual rival is probably the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Like the Nissan, it attracts plenty of interest, and its rarity will ensure that it continues to do so. MG Rover says it'll sell no more than 240 SVs a year, but we'd be surprised if it hits that self-imposed limit.
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