1962 - MG - MGB

Technical Specs of This Model
1. MGB 1962
2. MGB 1974
General Information
Make MG
Model MGB
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2311 mm     (91 in)
Front Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Rear Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Length 3893 mm     (153,3 in)
Width 1516 mm     (59,7 in)
Height 1255 mm     (49,4 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 920 kg     (2026,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52,4 / %47,6
Fuel Capacity 45,9 litre   (10,1 Imp gal ,  12,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1799 cc     (109,78 cu in)
Bore 80,26 mm     (3,16 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 449,75 cc/cylinder    (27,45 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU HS4 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 95 HP     (70,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 149 N.m     (110 lb.ft ,  15,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 125,3 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 103,3 HP/ton    (77 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,8 HP/litre    (39,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8,5 s
0 - 60 mph 12,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 52,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 34,3 s
Top Speed 166 km/h   (103,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,91 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter 10,2 m    (33,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 273 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 254 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop RS5 5.60-14
Tyres (rear) Dunlop RS5 5.60-14