1945 MG TC specifications

1945 MG TC 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 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.48
Kerb weight 838 kg 1847 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61.4 litres 13.5 [16.2] 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
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 56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 87 Nm (64 ft·lb) (8.9 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output 32.8 kW/litre
44.6 ps/litre
44 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.6 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.4:1
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.6 kPa (126.9 psi)
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) 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 22.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 126 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
66.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.43 kg/kW
34.13 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 LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 19 x 4.5
Tyres rear 19 x 4.5
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.12
general
Carfolio.com ID63899
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1945 MG TC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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