(1977 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGB GT | 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+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 in | Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1568 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1108 kg / 2443 lb / 2443 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) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Track rear | 1251 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 | 5 | 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 | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 62.6 kW / 85.1 hp / 85.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 143.0 Nm / 105.5 lbft / 105.5 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 61.8 kW / 84.0 bhp / 84.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 46.7 kW/l / 1.040 bhp/cu in / 1.040 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.49 Nm/l / 0.695 lbft/cu in / 0.695 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) | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 159 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 75.81 kW/ton / 103.07 bhp/ton / 103.07 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 | 19.10 s / 19.10 s / 19.10 s (top 70 km/h / 44 mph / 44 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 36.40 s / 36.40 s / 36.40 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Pirelli Cinturato 165 SR 14 | Tyres rear | Pirelli Cinturato 165 SR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| 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 GT
