1974 - MG - MGB

Technical Specs of This Model
1. MGB 1962
2. MGB 1974
General Information
Make MG
Model MGB
Production Year 1974
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 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1252 mm     (49,3 in)
Length 4021 mm     (158,3 in)
Width 1570 mm     (61,8 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 971 kg     (2138,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 50 litre   (11 Imp gal ,  13,2 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 1798 cc     (109,72 cu in)
Bore 80,3 mm     (3,16 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 449,5 cc/cylinder    (27,43 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 97 HP     (72,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 141 N.m     (104,1 lb.ft ,  14,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 125,6 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 99,9 HP/ton    (74,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 53,9 HP/litre    (40,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,82 : 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)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)