1972 - MG - Midget III

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Midget III 1972
General Information
Make MG
Model Midget III
Production Year 1972
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2032 mm     (80 in)
Front Track 1176 mm     (46,3 in)
Rear Track 1137 mm     (44,8 in)
Length 3495 mm     (137,6 in)
Width 1394 mm     (54,9 in)
Height 1235 mm     (48,6 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 685 kg     (1508,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52,4 / %47,6
Fuel Capacity 27 litre   (5,9 Imp gal ,  7,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
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 1275 cc     (77,81 cu in)
Bore 70,6 mm     (2,78 in)
Stroke 81,3 mm     (3,2 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,87
Unitary Capacity 318,75 cc/cylinder    (19,45 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 3
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 65 HP     (48,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 98 N.m     (72,3 lb.ft ,  10 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 77,1 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 94,9 HP/ton    (70,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51 HP/litre    (38 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,2 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 153 km/h   (95,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,3
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)