(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Midget III | Issued until | |
| Serie | Midget | 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 | 3495 mm / 137.6 in / 137.6 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1394 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1235 mm / 48.6 in / 48.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 685 kg / 1510 lb / 1510 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1176 mm / 46.3 in / 46.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.4 % / 52.4 % / 52.4 % |
| Track rear | 1137 mm / 44.8 in / 44.8 in | Fuel capacity | 27 l / 5.9 UK gal / 7.1 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 | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 70.6 mm / 2.78 in / 2.78 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.3 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.87 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Engine displacement | 1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 318.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 48.5 kW / 65.9 hp / 65.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 98.0 Nm / 72.3 lbft / 72.3 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 | 51.0 kW/l / 1.136 bhp/cu in / 1.136 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 76.86 Nm/l / 0.672 lbft/cu in / 0.672 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 | 3.90 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.89 kW/ton / 129.01 bhp/ton / 129.01 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 | 2.30 | Turning circle | 9.80 m / 32.15 ft / 32.15 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG Midget III
