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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
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 8.80:1
Fuel system 2 SU HS4 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.50 s
0-60 mph 12.20 s
0-100 mph 52.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.70 s
Standing km 34.30 s
Top speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 103.26 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1040.8 kPa (151 psi)
Specific torque 82.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
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) 3893 mm
Length (inches) 153.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1516 mm
Width (inches) 59.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1255 mm
Height (inches) 49.4 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 920 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2028 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.40 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 10.20 m
Tyres Dunlop RS5 5.60-14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
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 1962 MG MGB PDF Manual
MGB picture
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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