(1958 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1958 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGA Twin Cam | Issued until | |
| Serie | MGA | Number made | 2111 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé)/ fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3962 mm / 156.0 in / 156.0 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 952 kg / 2099 lb / 2099 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1238 mm / 48.7 in / 48.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1238 mm / 48.7 in / 48.7 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | MG | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.4 mm / 2.97 in / 2.97 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.85 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.9 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 80.5 kW / 109.4 hp / 109.4 hp at 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 142.0 Nm / 104.7 lbft / 104.7 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 79.4 kW / 108.0 bhp / 108.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 68.0 kW/l / 1.515 bhp/cu in / 1.515 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.42 Nm/l / 0.782 lbft/cu in / 0.782 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 | 4.30 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.40 s / 9.40 s / 9.40 s | Top (maximal) speed | 183 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 13.30 s / 13.30 s / 13.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 113.45 kW/ton / 154.25 bhp/ton / 154.25 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 41.10 s / 41.10 s / 41.10 s | 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 | 2.75 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop RS4 5.90-15 | Tyres rear | Dunlop RS4 5.90-15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 263 mm / 10.4 in / 10.4 in | Brake diameter rear | 263 mm / 10.4 in / 10.4 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGA Twin Cam
