Topic

2013 is a diamond anniversary year for which MG?

Why was this one not considered a diamond at it's launch in an ironic twist of engine choice?

How many Mk variations did it have following its launch until the end of production?

How many times has this particular model name been used?

Z-series Magnette, was viewed unkindly by the MG purists at the time of launch due to using the Austin B series engine, rather than the XPAG Morris/MG engine that was used in it's stablemate Wolseley. The ZA and ZB Magnettes were the only two "MKs" of Z Magnettes, but were superseded by the Farina styled MKIII and MKIV Magnettes.

MGs to use the name Magnette were:
K types
N types
ZA, ZB
MKIII and MKIV (Farina)
and MG6

as far as I'm aware there weren't any others.

MGY ?

Encyclopaedia answer! Well done! Next question, please!

MartinW wrote: wrote:

Encyclopaedia answer! Well done! Next question, please!

That is the down side... and here I am half way through my first IIPA of the night, so it could be an interesting question.

OK, here's another easy one, hopefully it's not been asked before (not that I could see, anyway).

Name all the V8 engined MG models, and list them in order of numbers produced, descending.

MGB GT
MG RV8
MG ZT 260
MG ZT-T 260
MG SV

Do you want the actual numbers?

Looks spot on to me Martin.

Mind you for the best V8 related question we have ever had from was John Newey, click here to take a look at this question from the the original MG Quiz from just over a year ago

it covers a couple of pages but well worth a read.

Just to keep it rolling whilst MGmad enjoys his IPA...

A certain beer is produced with the Octagon logo, from which the name, Old Speckled Hen derives from the Old Speckled 'un.

It was originally produced in Abingdon but is now brewed by which brewery in which town?

An what does IPA mean? Why was it developed originally?

Yes Martin's answer was correct

Old Speckled Hen is now brewed by Greene King at Bury St Edmunds.

IPA means India (not Indian) Pale Ale, and comes from the high malt, high hops pale ales that were brewed to be sent to India. The extra hops were to preserve the beers on the long trips to India.

Modern English IPA bears little resemblance to the original IPAs, however that is where the term 'bitter' comes from. "New World" IPAs (ie American, NZ and Australian IPAs) are, probably, closer to original IPAs than modern English IPAs due to your evolving brewing laws. Closer in alcohol content, bitterness and hop flavour.

Also, mine was an Imperial IPA, which just means it was quite a bit stronger (mine is around 7%), so what I'm typing now, after a few, is slightly blurred from memory.

I'll get my coat.

Another perfect answer.

We went on a tour of Greene King a few weeks back, very interesting.

So a new question, assuming your high octane imperial ale hasn't caused a grey cell breakdown.

MG mad wrote: wrote:

Old Speckled Hen is now brewed by Greene King at Bury St Edmunds.

.... and comes from the high malt, high hops pale ales that were brewed to be sent to India. The extra hops were to preserve the beers on the long trips to India.

.......... I'll get my coat.

First bit was correct however your statement about IPA being brewed strong to survive the trip to India is WHOOOP WHOOP WHOOP one of those QI general ignorance answers.

For the full facts on IPA myth busting take a look at this site. Click here.

For the true story of the origin of IPA click here