1949 MG TD

The TD is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet motor vehicle with a front located engine, manufactured by MG. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.3 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 54 bhp (55 PS/40 kW) of power at 5200 rpm, and maximum torque of 87 N·m (64 lb·ft/8.9 kgm) at 2600 rpm. A 4 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the driven wheels. Its claimed weight at the kerb is 876 kg. Top quoted speed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3683 mm
Weight
876 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
55 PS / 54 bhp / 40 kW @ 5200 rpm
Torque
87 Nm / 64 ft.lb / 8.9 kgm @ 2600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 23.5 s
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1949 MG TD specifications

1949 MG TD data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2388 mm	94 inches
Track/tread (front)	1198 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	3683 mm	145 inches
Width	1490 mm	58.7 inches
Height	1422 mm	56 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	876 kg	1931 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	57 litres	12.5 [15.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area	1.54 m²
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMC
Engine code	XPAG/TD
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	87 Nm (64 ft·lb) (8.9 kgm) at 2600 rpm
Specific output	32.2 kW/litre 43.8 ps/litre 43.2 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	69.6 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.25:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	874.6 kPa (126.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	312.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	23.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.75 kg/kW 36.34 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.500
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-15
Tyres rear	5.50-15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	63976
Production total	27852
Model code
RAC rating	11.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1949 MG TD added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.