1933 MG J2 Midget

The MG J2 Midget is a 2 door roadster style car with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. Its 0.8 litre engine is a supercharged, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that produces 36 bhp (36.5 PS/26.8 kW) of power at 5500 rpm. Stated weight at the kerb is 495 kg. The MG J2 Midget is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 134 km/h, or 83 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3251 mm
Weight
495 kg
Engine type
supercharged petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
36.5 PS / 36 bhp / 26.8 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
134 km/h / 83 mph

1933 MG J2 Midget specifications

1933 MG J2 Midget data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2184 mm	86 inches
Track/tread (front)	1067 mm	42 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1067 mm	42 inches
Length	3251 mm	128 inches
Width	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.49
Kerb weight	495 kg	1091 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Morris
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.8 litre 847 cc (51.687 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	57 × 83 mm 2.24 × 3.27 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	31.7 kW/litre 43.1 ps/litre 42.5 bhp/litre 0.7 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.2:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	211.75 cc
Aspiration	S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	134 km/h (83 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 73.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 54.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 72.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.44 kg/kW 30.8 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	8151
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1933 MG J2 Midget added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.