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1958 - MG - MGA Twin Cam

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1. MGA Twin Cam 1958
General Information
Make MG
Model MGA Twin Cam
Production Year 1958
Country
Designer
Production Number 2111
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC/FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2388 mm     (94 in)
Front Track 1238 mm     (48,7 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 952 kg     (2096,9 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 MG
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1588 cc     (96,91 cu in)
Bore 75,4 mm     (2,97 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,85
Unitary Capacity 397 cc/cylinder    (24,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 108 HP     (80,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 142 N.m     (104,8 lb.ft ,  14,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 114,8 N.m    (6700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 113,4 HP/ton    (84,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 68 HP/litre    (50,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,4 s
0 - 60 mph 13,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 41,1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 183 km/h   (113,7 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) 2,75
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 263 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 263 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop RS4 5.90-15
Tyres (rear) Dunlop RS4 5.90-15