1972 MG Midget III

MG Midget III is an automobile that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Powering the MG Midget III is an overhead valve, 1.3 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 65 bhp (66 PS/48 kW) at 6000 rpm and 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The MG Midget III weighs a stated 685 kg at the kerb. Maximum stated speed is 153 km/h or 95 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3495 mm
Weight
685 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
66 PS / 65 bhp / 48 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1972 MG Midget III specifications

1972 MG Midget III data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2032 mm	80 inches
Track/tread (front)	1176 mm	46.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1137 mm	44.8 inches
Length	3495 mm	137.6 inches
Width	1394 mm	54.9 inches
Height	1235 mm	48.6 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	685 kg	1510 lb
Weight distribution	52.4% front
fuel tank capacity	27 litres	5.9 [7.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1275 cc (77.805 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70.6 × 81.3 mm 2.78 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.87
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	38 kW/litre 51.7 ps/litre 51 bhp/litre 0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	76.86 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.8:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	965.9 kPa (140.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	318.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 96.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 70.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 94.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.13 kg/kW 23.61 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	2.300
Turning circle	9.80 m
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 ID	63195
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 MG Midget III added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.