1973 - MG - MGB GT V8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. MGB GT V8 1973
General Information
Make MG
Model MGB GT V8
Production Year 1973
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2311 mm     (91 in)
Front Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Rear Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Length 3929 mm     (154,7 in)
Width 1524 mm     (60 in)
Height 1270 mm     (50 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1084 kg     (2387,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover / Buick
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3532 cc     (215,54 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 71,12 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 441,5 cc/cylinder    (26,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 137 HP     (102,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 262 N.m     (193,4 lb.ft ,  26,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 195,1 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 126,4 HP/ton    (94,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 38,8 HP/litre    (28,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,7 s
0 - 60 mph 7,7 s
0 - 100 km/h 8,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 29,4 s
Top Speed 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.LS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)