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MG MGA Twin Cam

Bodywork

type 2S DHC/FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.40 mm × 88.90 mm 2.97 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1588 cc (96.906 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.90:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.40 s
0-60 mph 13.30 s
0-100 mph 41.10 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 183 km/h (114 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 113.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1123.7 kPa (163 psi)
Specific torque 89.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.85
Unitary capacity 397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2388 mm
wheelbase 94 in
Length (milimeters) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1473 mm
Width (inches) 58 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 952 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2099 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle
Tyres Dunlop RS4 5.90-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 263 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.30

General information

RAC rating 14.1
Number made 2111
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1958 MG MGA Twin Cam PDF Manual
MGA Twin Cam picture
Designer unknown
Year 1958

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