Cold Start. Do you know what Fiat Punto and MG XPower SV had in common?

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one, the Fiat Punto (2nd generation, 1999-2005), it was a simple utility vehicle designed to power millions of people; the other, the MG XPower SV (2003-2005) was an extreme sports car that, before settling in England, became a Qvale Mangusta/De Tomaso Biguà.

That said, at first glance the only similarities between them go little beyond the fact that they have four wheels and an engine. However, like the Ferrari 550 Maranello and Honda Integra Type R, these two models also share a component.

In this case these are the slender (and thus modern) headlights which after making their debut in the successful utility vehicle ended up in front of the rare MG XPower SV of which only 82 were produced.

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In addition to the fact that this solution works aesthetically, there is other good news. If the owners of the rare MG ever need a headlamp, it will certainly be much more affordable than if it were an exclusive piece.

It was also known for the monumental headbutt given by Jeremy Clarkson while testing him for Top Gear. A moment not to be missed:

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