Pure. Authentic. Driving.
A CLASSIC ICON. REIMAGINED.
A hand-built British tribute to the MGC GTS ‘Sebring’ – an iconic motor racing car from the 1960s.
Commissioned to your specification and delivered ready for life in the GCC, on road and track, every Rufford car is individually specified by its owner.
From powertrain and suspension to paint, leather and finishing. Your spec. Your car. Your Rufford.
V8 engine and
upgraded transmission
Racetrack inspired
suspension and brakes
Hand crafted
leather interior
Sympathetic integration
of today’s tech
Beautiful paint
colours and options
Premium finishing
and protection
Technical Specification
Engine: 3.5L V8 naturally aspirated
Transmission: N7 5 speed lightweight gearbox
Maximum power: 220 bhp
Maximum Torque: 210 lb-ft
Dry weight: 1,000 kg
0-100 kph: 5.5 seconds
Top speed: 220 kph
* all performance figures are estimated and can vary for each vehicle
Engine: 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated
Transmission: N7 5 speed lightweight gearbox
Maximum power: 250 bhp
Maximum Torque: 250 lb-ft
Dry weight: 1,000 kg
0-100 kph: 4.9 seconds
Top speed: 235 kph
* all performance figures are estimated and can vary for each vehicle
Brakes: 4 piston fixed calipers with 270 mm vented disc brakes on both front and rear axles
Suspension: fully adjustable shock absorbers with multi-link front and rear axle suspension
Steering: left hand drive rack and pinion or optional electric power assisted
Cooling: GCC spec upgraded engine cooling and optional air conditioning
Ignition: performance inlet manifold, four-barrel carburettor and electronic ignition system
Racing Heritage
The Legend of the MGC GTS ‘Sebring’
In the mid-1960s, MG set out to prove that it could once again compete with the world’s best sports car manufacturers. The result was the MGC GTS – a lightweight, purpose-built competition car that embodied the spirit of British endurance racing.
Developed in secrecy by the MG Competitions Department at Abingdon, the GTS was conceived as a racing evolution of the newly introduced MGC. While outwardly recognisable, almost every aspect of the car was re-engineered for competition. Lightweight aluminium bodywork, Perspex glazing and an extensively developed version of the 3.0-litre straight-six engine produced around 220 bhp while keeping weight to approximately 900 kg.
Only two complete factory cars were built, affectionately known as Mable and Romeo. They made their competitive debut during the 1967 season before travelling to the legendary Sebring 12 Hours in Florida. Against far more established rivals, the MGs exceeded all expectations, finishing tenth overall and winning their class—still regarded as one of the greatest factory racing achievements in MG’s history. It was this remarkable performance that earned the cars the name by which they are remembered today: the MGC GTS Sebring.
At Rufford, the MGC GTS Sebring is more than an inspiration; it is the foundation of our philosophy. We celebrate the purity, engineering and understated beauty of these extraordinary cars while applying modern craftsmanship and sympathetic engineering to create vehicles that honour the originals without attempting to imitate them. Every Rufford is built with the same purpose that inspired the Abingdon engineers nearly sixty years ago: to create a driver’s car that is lightweight, engaging and timeless.
UNLEASH THE DRIVER IN YOU
The Rufford is a pure driving machine. No driver aids, no acronyms, no distractions. Just you, V8 power, racetrack handling and a whole lot of fun.
Can you handle it?