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| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(1955 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1489 cm3 / 90.9 cu in / 90.9 cu in, 50.7 kW / 68.0 hp / 68.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 105.0 N·m / 77.4 lb·ft / 77.4 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 157 km/h / 98 mph / 98 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGA | Issued until | |
| Serie | MGA | 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 | 3962 mm / 156.0 in / 156.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 890 kg / 1962 lb / 1962 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1207 mm / 47.5 in / 47.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1238 mm / 48.7 in / 48.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.59 m2 / 17.1 sq ft / 17.1 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 | Morris | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.88 in / 2.88 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.82 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 1489 cm3 / 90.9 cu in / 90.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 372.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 50.7 kW / 68.0 hp / 68.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 105.0 N·m / 77.4 lb·ft / 77.4 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 19.9 kW / 26.7 hp / 26.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 34.0 kW/l / 0.748 bhp/cu in / 0.748 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 70.5 N·m/l / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in / 0.62 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 | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 10.80 s / 10.80 s / 10.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 157 km/h / 98 mph / 98 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.4 kW/ton / 57.9 bhp/ton / 57.9 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.60-15 | Tyres rear | 5.60-15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGA
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