MG1961 Midget 950 Specs

1961 MG Midget 950 Specifications & Performance

1961, 1962

Tech Specs Summary


0.9 L Inline 4

86 mph

20.7 seconds

46 BHP

34.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

320 L
kg
705 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
86 mph
0-62 mph
20.7 seconds
0-60 mph
20.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
65 BHP/Tonne
Power
46 BHP
Torque
53 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
34.4 mpg
Total Range
204 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
0.9 Litre
948 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
46 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
47 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
53 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
72 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
62.94 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.83:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
49 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
12 BHP
Unitary Capacity
237 cc
BMEP
9.5 Bar
138.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
520 x 13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
320 L
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Kerb Weight
705 kg
Length
3,461 mm
Width
1,346 mm
Height
1,246 mm
Wheelbase
2,032 mm
Front Track
1,162 mm
Rear Track
1,137 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.5
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
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