| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1972 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in, 48.5 kW / 65.0 hp / 65.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 98.0 N·m / 72.3 lb·ft / 72.3 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Midget III | Issued until | |
| Serie | Midget | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3495 mm / 137.6 in / 137.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 685 kg / 1510 lb / 1510 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1394 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1235 mm / 48.6 in / 48.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1176 mm / 46.3 in / 46.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1137 mm / 44.8 in / 44.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.4 % / 52.4 % / 52.4 % |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in | Fuel capacity | 27 l / 5.9 UK gal / 7.1 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.46 m2 / 15.8 sq ft / 15.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 70.6 mm / 2.78 in / 2.78 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.3 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.87 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Unitary capacity | 318.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 48.5 kW / 65.0 hp / 65.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 98.0 N·m / 72.3 lb·ft / 72.3 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 7.6 kW / 10.2 hp / 10.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 38.0 kW/l / 0.836 bhp/cu in / 0.836 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 76.9 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.9 kW/ton / 71.9 bhp/ton / 71.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.3 | Turning circle | 9.8 m / 32.2 ft / 32.2 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG Midget III
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