1953 MG TF

The TF is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet car with a front located engine, from MG. Powering the MG TF is an overhead valve, 1.3 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 57.5 bhp (58 PS/43 kW) at 5500 rpm and 88 N·m (65 lb·ft/9 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual 'box. With a claimed weight at the kerb of 916 kg, the MG TF performs the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 18.9 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 21.6 seconds. Maximum speed claimed is 129 km/h or 80 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3734 mm
Weight
916 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
58 PS / 57.5 bhp / 43 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
88 Nm / 65 ft.lb / 9 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 18.9 s
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1953 MG TF specifications

1953 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	916 kg	2019 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	BMC
Engine code	XPAG
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	88 Nm (65 ft·lb) (9 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	34.3 kW/litre 46.6 ps/litre 46 bhp/litre 0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	70.4 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	884.7 kPa (128.3 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 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	18.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 63.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 62.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.36 kg/kW 35.68 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	2.700
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	4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	64053
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 MG TF added before December 1995. Last modified 2019-08-14.