1931 MG Magna L2

The MG Magna L2 is a roadster with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which supplies its power through the rear wheels. The MG Magna L2's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.1 litre, single overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) of power at 5500 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels through a 4 speed manual gearbox. The claimed weight at the kerb is 813 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 125 km/h, which is 78 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3302 mm
Weight
813 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Acceleration
0-60 mph 24.4 s
Top speed
125 km/h / 78 mph

1931 MG Magna L2 specifications

1931 MG Magna L2 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2388 mm	94 inches
Track/tread (front)	1067 mm	42 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1067 mm	42 inches
Length	3302 mm	130 inches
Width	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Height	1270 mm	50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.38
Kerb weight	813 kg	1792 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45.5 litres	10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	MG
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	1.1 litre 1087 cc (66.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	57 × 71 mm 2.24 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.8
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	28.1 kW/litre 38.2 ps/litre 37.7 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.4:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	181.17 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	18 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	24.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 51.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.59 kg/kW 44.42 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	9.90 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	19 x 4.5
Tyres rear	19 x 4.5
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	115797
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1931 MG Magna L2 added 2003-11-07. Last modified 2013-02-28.