1935 MG PB Midget specifications

1935 MG PB Midget data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2216 mm 87.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1067 mm 42 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1067 mm 42 inches
Length 3327 mm 131 inches
Width 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Height 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 787 kg 1735 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 MG
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
939 cc
(57.301 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 60 × 83 mm
2.36 × 3.27 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 34.1 kW/litre
46.4 ps/litre
45.8 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 234.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 16.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 27.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
55.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
40.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.54 kg/kW
41 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 4.00 x 19
Tyres rear 4.00 x 19
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.38
general
Carfolio.com ID8107
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1935 MG PB Midget added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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