(1931 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1931 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C-Type Midget | Issued until | |
| Serie | C-Type | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | roadster | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3454 mm / 136.0 in / 136.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 686 kg / 1512 lb / 1512 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2057 mm / 81.0 in / 81.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1067 mm / 42.0 in / 42.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1067 mm / 42.0 in / 42.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Morris | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 57.0 mm / 2.24 in / 2.24 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.78 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 746 cm3 / 45.5 cu in / 45.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 186.50 cm3/cylinder / 11.381 cu in/cylinder / 11.381 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.1 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 32.8 kW / 44.6 hp / 44.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 32.4 kW / 44.1 bhp / 44.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 59.0 kW/l / 1.315 bhp/cu in / 1.315 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 64.14 kW/ton / 87.21 bhp/ton / 87.21 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG C-Type Midget
