(1954 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1954 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | TF | Issued until | |
| Serie | TF | Number made | |
| 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 | 3734 mm / 147.0 in / 147.0 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1518 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.56 |
| Height | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 912 kg / 2011 lb / 2011 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1224 mm / 48.2 in / 48.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | XPEG | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Morris | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.80 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1466 cm3 / 89.5 cu in / 89.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 366.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder / 22.365 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 48.5 kW / 65.9 hp / 65.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 103.0 Nm / 76.0 lbft / 76.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 47.8 kW / 65.0 bhp / 65.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 44.3 kW/l / 0.987 bhp/cu in / 0.987 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 70.26 Nm/l / 0.615 lbft/cu in / 0.615 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 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 11.00 s / 11.00 s / 11.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 137 km/h / 85 mph / 85 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 16.30 s / 16.30 s / 16.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.27 kW/ton / 96.90 bhp/ton / 96.90 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.50-15 | Tyres rear | 5.50-15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG TF
