1955 - MG - MGA

Technical Specs of This Model
1. MGA 1955
General Information
Make MG
Model MGA
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Morris
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 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
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
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,8 s
0 - 60 mph 15 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 20,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 157 km/h   (97,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,3 : 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.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.60-15
Tyres (rear) 5.60-15