1931 MG Magna F1 specifications

1931 MG Magna F1 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater tourer
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 inches
Track/tread (front) 1067 mm 42 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1067 mm 42 inches
Length 3232 mm 127.2 inches
Width 1270 mm 50 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.35
Kerb weight 978 kg 2156 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27.3 litres 6 [7.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer MG
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.3 litre
1271 cc
(77.561 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
12 valves in total
maximum power output 37.7 PS (37.2 bhp) (27.7 kW)
at 4100 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 21.8 kW/litre
29.7 ps/litre
29.3 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 211.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
38.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
28.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
38.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
35.26 kg/kW
58.89 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 19 x 4
Tyres rear 19 x 4
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.78
general
Carfolio.com ID115786
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1931 MG Magna F1 added 2003-11-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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