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MG MGB GT

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.26 mm × 88.90 mm 3.16 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1799 cc (109.782 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU HIF4 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.30 s
0-60 mph 14.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.10 s @ 70.00
Standing km 36.40 s @ 146.00 km/h
Top speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 75.81 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 998.9 kPa (144.9 psi)
Specific torque 79.49 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 449.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2311 mm
wheelbase 91 in
Length (milimeters) 4020 mm
Length (inches) 158.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1568 mm
Width (inches) 61.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1108 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2443 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres Pirelli Cinturato 165 SR 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

RAC rating 16.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 MG MGB GT PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1977

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