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Technical Specs of This Model |
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MGA 1955
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General Information |
Make |
MG |
Model |
MGA |
Production Year |
1955 |
Country |
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Designer |
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Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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Chassis and Dimensions |
Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
Number of Doors |
2 |
Wheelbase |
2388 mm (94 in) |
Front Track |
1207 mm (47,5 in) |
Rear Track |
1238 mm (48,7 in) |
Length |
3962 mm (156 in) |
Width |
1473 mm (58 in) |
Height |
1270 mm (50 in) |
Ground Clearance |
152 mm (6 in) |
Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,66 |
Weight |
890 kg (1960,4 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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Fuel Capacity |
45,5 litre (10 Imp gal , 12 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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Engine Specifications |
Engine Manufacturer |
Morris |
Engine Location |
Front |
Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
Engine Construction |
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Coolant Type |
Water |
Engine Type |
OHV |
Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
Engine Displacement |
1489 cc (90,86 cu in) |
Bore |
73,03 mm (2,88 in) |
Stroke |
88,9 mm (3,5 in) |
Bore / Stroke Ratio |
0,82 |
Unitary Capacity |
372,25 cc/cylinder (22,72 cu in/cylinder) |
Number of Main Bearings |
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Compression Ratio |
8,3 : 1 |
Fuel System Type |
2 SU carbs |
Aspiration Type |
Normal |
Compressor Type |
- |
Intercooler Type |
None |
Catalytic Converter |
No |
Maximum Engine Power |
68 HP (50,7 kW) |
Maximum Engine Power rpm |
5500 d/d |
Maximum Engine Torque |
105 N.m (77,5 lb.ft , 10,7 kg.m) |
Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3500 d/d |
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
88 N.m (5500 d/d) |
Power / Weight Ratio |
76,4 HP/ton (57 W/kg) |
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
45,7 HP/litre (34,1 kW/litre) |
CO2 Emissions |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
10,8 s |
0 - 60 mph |
15 s |
0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
-1 s |
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
20,4 s |
0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
157 km/h (97,6 mph) |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
4M |
Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
4,3 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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Turning Circle Diameter |
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Suspension (front) |
I.CS.W. |
Suspension (rear) |
LA.SE. |
Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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Wheels (front) |
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Wheels (rear) |
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Tyres (front) |
5.60-15 |
Tyres (rear) |
5.60-15 |
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