1937 MG SA specifications

1937 MG SA data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3124 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4902 mm 193 inches
Width 1689 mm 66.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1511 kg 3331 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2288 cc
(139.622 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 102 mm
2.72 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 80 PS (78.5 bhp) (59 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 25.6 kW/litre
34.8 ps/litre
34.3 bhp/litre
0.56 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 381.33 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
52.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
38.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
51.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.81 kg/kW
43.12 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.75
general
Carfolio.com ID63866
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 MG SA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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