(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4021 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 971 kg / 2141 lb / 2141 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2311 mm / 91.0 in / 91.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1252 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 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 | 1798 cm3 / 109.7 cu in / 109.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 449.50 cm3/cylinder / 27.430 cu in/cylinder / 27.430 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 72.3 kW / 98.3 hp / 98.3 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 141.0 Nm / 104.0 lbft / 104.0 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 71.3 kW / 96.9 bhp / 96.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 53.9 kW/l / 1.201 bhp/cu in / 1.201 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 78.42 Nm/l / 0.686 lbft/cu in / 0.686 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.82 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 99.90 kW/ton / 135.83 bhp/ton / 135.83 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 | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| 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
