1937 MG VA specifications

1937 MG VA data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4293 mm 169 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1130 kg 2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1548 cc
(94.465 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69.5 × 102 mm
2.74 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.5 kW/litre
36 ps/litre
35.5 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 387 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
49.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.3 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.55 kg/kW
46.02 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID8074
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 MG VA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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