MG1962 MGB Specs

1962 MG MGB Specifications & Performance

1962 - 1967

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

106 mph

14.0 seconds

92 BHP

23.5 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

250 L
kg
970 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
106 mph
0-62 mph
14.0 seconds
0-60 mph
13.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
95 BHP/Tonne
Power
92 BHP
Torque
106 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
279 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,798 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
92 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
93 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
106 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
144 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
80.26 x 88.9 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
51 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
23 BHP
Unitary Capacity
450 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
146 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
155 x 14 R
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
250 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
970 kg
Gross Weight
1,163 kg
Maximum Payload
193 kg
Length
3,891 mm
Width
1,522 mm
Height
1,254 mm
Wheelbase
2,311 mm
Front Track
1,245 mm
Rear Track
1,251 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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