(1973 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGB GT V8 | 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 | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3929 mm / 154.7 in / 154.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1084 kg / 2390 lb / 2390 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) | |
| Track rear | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover/Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 102.2 kW / 139.0 hp / 139.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 262.0 Nm / 193.2 lbft / 193.2 lbft at 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm / 2900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 100.8 kW / 137.0 bhp / 137.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 38.8 kW/l / 0.864 bhp/cu in / 0.864 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.18 Nm/l / 0.649 lbft/cu in / 0.649 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 126.38 kW/ton / 171.83 bhp/ton / 171.83 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.30 s / 8.30 s / 8.30 s | 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.LS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGB GT V8
