(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Midget | 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 | 3581 mm / 141.0 in / 141.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1532 mm / 60.3 in / 60.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1227 mm / 48.3 in / 48.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 740 kg / 1631 lb / 1631 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) | |
| Track rear | 1138 mm / 44.8 in / 44.8 in | Fuel capacity | 32 l / 7.0 UK gal / 8.4 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 | Triumph | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.7 mm / 2.90 in / 2.90 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 87.5 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.84 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 / 91.1 cu in / 91.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 373.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 52.9 kW / 71.9 hp / 71.9 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 111.0 Nm / 81.9 lbft / 81.9 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 52.2 kW / 71.0 bhp / 71.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 47.6 kW/l / 1.061 bhp/cu in / 1.061 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.35 Nm/l / 0.650 lbft/cu in / 0.650 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) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 95.95 kW/ton / 130.46 bhp/ton / 130.46 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 |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG Midget
