1954 MG TF

The MG TF is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. The 1.5 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that develops 65 bhp (66 PS/48 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 103 N·m (76 lb·ft/10.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. Having a claimed kerb weight of 912 kg, the MG TF can dispense with the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 16.3 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 20.7 seconds. Top stated speed is 137 km/h, which equates to 85 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3734 mm
Weight
912 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
66 PS / 65 bhp / 48 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
103 Nm / 76 ft.lb / 10.5 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 16.3 s
Top speed
137 km/h / 85 mph

1954 MG TF specifications

1954 MG TF 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)	1224 mm	48.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Length	3734 mm	147 inches
Width	1518 mm	59.8 inches
Height	1334 mm	52.5 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	912 kg	2011 lb
Weight distribution	50% front
fuel tank capacity	54.6 litres	12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Morris
Engine code	XPEG
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1466 cc (89.461 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 90 mm 2.83 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.8
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	103 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	33.1 kW/litre 45 ps/litre 44.3 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	70.26 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	882.9 kPa (128.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	366.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	20.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 72.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 53.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 71.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.82 kg/kW 31.43 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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-15
Tyres rear	5.50-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	64042
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 MG TF added before December 1995. Last modified 2019-08-14.