1974 MG Midget specifications

1974 MG Midget data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2032 mm 80 inches
Track/tread (front) 1176 mm 46.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1138 mm 44.8 inches
Length 3581 mm 141 inches
Width 1532 mm 60.3 inches
Height 1227 mm 48.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 740 kg 1631 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 31.8 litres 7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1493 cc
(91.108 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.7 × 87.5 mm
2.9 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.84
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
72 PS (71 bhp) (53 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.5 kW/litre
48.2 ps/litre
47.6 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
74.35 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 934.3 kPa (135.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 373.25 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
97.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.98 kg/kW
23.35 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 I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID63668
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 MG Midget added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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