








(1949 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | TD | Issued until | |
| Serie | TD | Number made | 27852 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3683 mm / 145.0 in / 145.0 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.54 |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 876 kg / 1931 lb / 1931 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1198 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 57 l / 12.5 UK gal / 15.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | 1.54 m2 / 16.6 sq ft / 16.6 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | XPAG/TD | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.5 mm / 2.62 in / 2.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.74 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Engine displacement | 1250 cm3 / 76.3 cu in / 76.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 312.50 cm3/cylinder / 19.070 cu in/cylinder / 19.070 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 40.3 kW / 54.8 hp / 54.8 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 87.0 Nm / 64.2 lbft / 64.2 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 39.7 kW / 54.0 bhp / 54.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 43.2 kW/l / 0.963 bhp/cu in / 0.963 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 69.60 Nm/l / 0.609 lbft/cu in / 0.609 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.13 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 129 km/h / 80 mph / 80 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 23.50 s / 23.50 s / 23.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 61.64 kW/ton / 83.81 bhp/ton / 83.81 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.50 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.50-15 | Tyres rear | 5.50-15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG TD