1977 MG MGB GT specifications

1977 MG MGB GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2311 mm 91 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1251 mm 49.3 inches
Length 4020 mm 158.3 inches
Width 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Height 1295 mm 51 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1108 kg 2443 lb
Weight distribution 52% front
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
1799 cc
(109.782 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.26 × 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)		 85 PS (84 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 34.8 kW/litre
47.3 ps/litre
46.7 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 79.49 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU HIF4 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 998.9 kPa (144.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.1 s
@ 70 mph
Standing kilometre 36.4 s
@ 146 km/h
Maximum speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
56.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.69 kg/kW
29.55 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 10.40 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Pirelli Cinturato 165 SR 14
Tyres rear Pirelli Cinturato 165 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 273 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID102652
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 MG MGB GT added 2002-11-18.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

MG MGB models

1974 MG MGB
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4OD 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 971 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4021mm, wb: 2311mm
1973 MG MGB GT V8
MG MGB GT V8 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 3532 cm3/215.5cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW 1084 kg
8 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 3929mm, wb: 2311mm
1962 MG MGB
MG MGB -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 1799 cm3/109.8cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 920 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 3893mm, wb: 2311mm
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1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-LK
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4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4070mm, wb: 2370mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 900 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4070mm, wb: 2370mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 905 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4070mm, wb: 2370mm
1977 Toyota Corolla Coupé Hi-Deluxe Extra 1600 Automatic B-TE51-CKH(L)
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 920 kg
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1975 Triumph TR7
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4170mm, wb: 2160mm
1976 Vauxhall Magnum 1800 93000 Magnum HC
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1759 cm3/107.3cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1004 kg
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1976 Vauxhall Magnum 1800 Automatic 93000 Magnum HC
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1759 cm3/107.3cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4153mm, wb: 2464mm
1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 75
Volkswagen Scirocco -
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 840 kg
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