(1962 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGB | Issued until | |
| Serie | MGB | 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 | 3893 mm / 153.3 in / 153.3 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1255 mm / 49.4 in / 49.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2311 mm / 91.0 in / 91.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.4 % / 52.4 % / 52.4 % |
| Track rear | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.1 UK gal / 12.1 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 | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.3 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.90 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1799 cm3 / 109.8 cu in / 109.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 449.75 cm3/cylinder / 27.445 cu in/cylinder / 27.445 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 70.8 kW / 96.3 hp / 96.3 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 149.0 Nm / 109.9 lbft / 109.9 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 69.9 kW / 95.0 bhp / 95.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 52.8 kW/l / 1.176 bhp/cu in / 1.176 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 82.82 Nm/l / 0.724 lbft/cu in / 0.724 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 | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 166 km/h / 103 mph / 103 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.20 s / 12.20 s / 12.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.26 kW/ton / 140.39 bhp/ton / 140.39 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 52.30 s / 52.30 s / 52.30 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 | 2.90 | Turning circle | 10.20 m / 33.46 ft / 33.46 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop RS5 5.60-14 | Tyres rear | Dunlop RS5 5.60-14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGB
