(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGA 1600 Mk I | Issued until | |
| Serie | MGA | 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 | 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 | 927 kg / 2044 lb / 2044 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1216 mm / 47.9 in / 47.9 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 | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 58.2 kW / 79.1 hp / 79.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 57.4 kW / 78.0 bhp / 78.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 49.1 kW/l / 1.094 bhp/cu in / 1.094 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| 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) | 10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 163 km/h / 101 mph / 101 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 14.20 s / 14.20 s / 14.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 84.14 kW/ton / 114.40 bhp/ton / 114.40 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 | 9.30 m / 30.51 ft / 30.51 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.60-15 | Tyres rear | 5.60-15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGA 1600 Mk I
