1950 MG TD Mk II

The MG TD Mk II is a rear wheel drive motor car, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell. It's powered courtesy of 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 has an output of 57.5 bhp (58 PS/43 kW) of power at 5500 rpm at 2600 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3683 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
58 PS / 57.5 bhp / 43 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
Unknown @ 2600 rpm

1950 MG TD Mk II specifications

1950 MG TD Mk II 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
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/2
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	58 PS (57.5 bhp) (43 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	at 2600 rpm
Specific output	34.3 kW/litre 46.6 ps/litre 46 bhp/litre 0.75 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.6:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM	6000 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
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	4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	110671
Production total	1710
Model code
RAC rating	11.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 MG TD Mk II added 2003-06-17. Last modified 2013-02-28.