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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 7.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 54.8 PS (54.0 bhp) (40.3 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph 15.30 s
0-60 mph 23.50 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 23.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 61.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 87.0 Nm (64 ft·lb) (8.9 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 874.6 kPa (126.9 psi)
Specific torque 69.6 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code XPAG/TD
Main bearings 3
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) 3683 mm
Length (inches) 145 in
Width (milimeters) 1490 mm
Width (inches) 58.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.54
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 876 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1931 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 57 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.54 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Tyres 5.50-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.13

General information

RAC rating 11.0
Number made 27852
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1949 MG TD PDF Manual
TD picture
Designer unknown
Year 1949

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