| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1967 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 2912 cm3 / 177.7 cu in / 177.7 cu in, 108.1 kW / 145.0 hp / 145.0 hp @ 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm, 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual with overdrive 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1967 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | MGC | Issued until | |
| Serie | MGC | 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) | 3510 l / 123.95 cu ft / 123.95 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3893 mm / 153.3 in / 153.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1116 kg / 2460 lb / 2460 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1276 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2311 mm / 91.0 in / 91.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.65 m2 / 17.8 sq ft / 17.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.4 mm / 3.28 in / 3.28 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU HS6 carbs | Engine displacement | 2912 cm3 / 177.7 cu in / 177.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 485.33 cm3/cylinder / 29.617 cu in/cylinder / 29.617 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 108.1 kW / 145.0 hp / 145.0 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 39.6 kW / 53.0 hp / 53.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 37.1 kW/l / 0.816 bhp/cu in / 0.816 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 79.0 N·m/l / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.82 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 10.00 s / 10.00 s / 10.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 129.9 kW/ton / 98.4 bhp/ton / 98.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 29.30 s / 29.30 s / 29.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 17.70 s / 17.70 s / 17.70 s (top 79 km/h / 49 mph / 49 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 32.00 s / 32.00 s / 32.00 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft / 36.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Torsion bar, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop SP41 165-15 | Tyres rear | Dunlop SP41 165-15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 281 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG MGC
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