1955 MG Magnette ZA specifications

1955 MG Magnette ZA data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4290 mm 168.9 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1090 kg 2403 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 41 litres 9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1489 cc
(90.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.03 × 88.9 mm
2.88 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 103 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 30 kW/litre
40.9 ps/litre
40.3 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.17 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.15:1
Fuel system 2 SU H2 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 869.3 kPa (126.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 372.25 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 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
55.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.05 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.36 kg/kW
40.69 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50-15
Tyres rear 5.50-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID606331
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 MG Magnette ZA added 2019-09-08.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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