1939 MG TB specifications

1939 MG TB data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
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 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1250 cc
(76.28 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66.5 × 90 mm
2.62 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 32.2 kW/litre
43.8 ps/litre
43.2 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.3:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 312.5 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
74.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
54.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
73.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.3 kg/kW
30.57 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID8063
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1939 MG TB added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.