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MG MGB GT V8

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 138.9 PS (137.0 bhp) (102.2 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 5.70 s
0-60 mph 7.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.80 s
Standing km 29.40 s
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 126.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 262.0 Nm (193 ft·lb) (26.7 kgm) @ 2900 rpm
bmep 932.2 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.18 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2311 mm
wheelbase 91 in
Length (milimeters) 3929 mm
Length (inches) 154.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1084 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2390 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 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
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1973 MG MGB GT V8 PDF Manual
MGB GT V8 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1973

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