1936 MG TA

The MG TA is a roadster with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power through the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.3 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) of power at 4500 rpm. The MG TA weighs a quoted 800 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed quoted is 127 km/h or 79 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3543 mm
Weight
800 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
127 km/h / 79 mph

1936 MG TA specifications

1936 MG TA data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2388 mm	94 inches
Track/tread (front)	1143 mm	45 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1143 mm	45 inches
Length	3543 mm	139.5 inches
Width	1422 mm	56 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.48
Kerb weight	800 kg	1764 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1292 cc (78.843 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 102 mm 2.5 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.62
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	28.9 kW/litre 39.2 ps/litre 38.7 bhp/litre 0.63 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	323 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	127 km/h (79 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 63.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 62.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.46 kg/kW 35.84 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	8096
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1936 MG TA added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.