1953 - MG - TF

Technical Specs of This Model
1. TF 1954
2. TF 1953
General Information
Make MG
Model TF
Production Year 1953
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 1224 mm     (48,2 in)
Rear Track 1290 mm     (50,8 in)
Length 3734 mm     (147 in)
Width 1518 mm     (59,8 in)
Height 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,56
Weight 916 kg     (2017,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 1250 cc     (76,28 cu in)
Bore 66,5 mm     (2,62 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 312,5 cc/cylinder    (19,07 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 57,5 HP     (42,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 88 N.m     (64,9 lb.ft ,  9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 74,4 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 62,8 HP/ton    (46,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46 HP/litre    (34,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 13 s
0 - 60 mph 18,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 21,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 129 km/h   (80,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,88 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,7
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.50-15
Tyres (rear) 5.50-15