6 September 2001: The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) 2001 this weekend will see the MG ZS EX259 making its first public appearance. The car will be driven by Anthony Reid (car 2) and Warren Hughes (car 20), drivers renowned for their prowess at Le Mans 2001.

The MG ZS EX259 is competing in the last three race meetings of the BTCC - rounds 21 and 22 at Silverstone (September 8/9), rounds 23 and 24 at Donington (September 23/24) and rounds 25 and 26 at Brands Hatch (October 6/7).

The car was designed by Lola Cars International.