1974 MG MGB: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1974 MG MGB specifications

1974 MG MGB data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2311 mm	91 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1252 mm	49.3 inches
Length	4021 mm	158.3 inches
Width	1570 mm	61.8 inches
Height	1295 mm	51 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	971 kg	2141 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.8 litre 1798 cc (109.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80.3 × 88.9 mm 3.16 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.9
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	141 Nm (104 ft·lb) (14.4 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	40.2 kW/litre 54.7 ps/litre 53.9 bhp/litre 0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	78.42 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	985.5 kPa (142.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	449.5 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 101.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 74.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 99.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.42 kg/kW 22.42 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.82
Final drive ratio	3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID	32373
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1974 MG MGB added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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1974 MG MGB

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1974 MG MGB specifications

MG MGB models

﻿1974 MG MGB

Body type

Length

Weight

Engine type

Engine size

Cylinders

Power

Torque

1974 MG MGB specifications

MG MGB models

1974 MG MGB