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MG MGA

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.03 mm × 88.90 mm 2.88 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 10.80 s
0-60 mph 15.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 157 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 886.1 kPa (128.5 psi)
Specific torque 70.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 372.25 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) 890 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1962 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
Turning circle
Tyres 5.60-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.30

General information

RAC rating 13.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 MG MGA PDF Manual
MGA picture
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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