1967 MG MGC specifications

1967 MG MGC data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2311 mm 91 inches
Track/tread (front) 1251 mm 49.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1251 mm 49.3 inches
Length 3893 mm 153.3 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height 1276 mm 50.2 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1116 kg 2460 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.9 litre
2912 cc
(177.701 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83.36 × 88.9 mm
3.28 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(net)
37.1 kW/litre
50.5 ps/litre
49.8 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
78.98 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU HS6 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 992.5 kPa (144 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 485.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 29.3 s
Standing quarter-mile 17.7 s
@ 79 mph
Standing kilometre 32 s
@ 166 km/h
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
131.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.89 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
129.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.32 kg/kW
17.24 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 3.500
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.TB.W.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Dunlop SP41 165-15
Tyres rear Dunlop SP41 165-15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 281 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 2280 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID8052
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1967 MG MGC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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