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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.50 mm × 90.00 mm 2.62 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.3 litre 1250 cc (76.28 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 58.3 PS (57.5 bhp) (42.9 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 13.00 s
0-60 mph 18.90 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 62.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 88.0 Nm (65 ft·lb) (9 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 884.7 kPa (128.3 psi)
Specific torque 70.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code XPAG
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.74
Unitary capacity 312.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2388 mm
wheelbase 94 in
Length (milimeters) 3734 mm
Length (inches) 147 in
Width (milimeters) 1518 mm
Width (inches) 59.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 916 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2019 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
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 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 5.50-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.88

General information

RAC rating 11.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 MG TF PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1953

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