MG1966 Midget Mk III Specs

1966 MG Midget Mk III Specifications & Performance

1966 - 1974

Tech Specs Summary


1.3 L Inline 4

90 mph

13.5 seconds

65 BHP

36 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

320 L
kg
686 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
90 mph
0-62 mph
13.5 seconds
0-60 mph
13.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
95 BHP/Tonne
Power
65 BHP
Torque
72 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
36 mpg
Total Range
213 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.3 Litre
1,275 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
65 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
66 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
72 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
98 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
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
70.63 x 81.33 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.87:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
51 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
16 BHP
Unitary Capacity
319 cc
BMEP
9.7 Bar
140.1 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
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
320 L
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Kerb Weight
686 kg
Gross Weight
950 kg
Maximum Payload
264 kg
Length
6,496 mm
Width
1,394 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Wheelbase
2,032 mm
Front Track
1,162 mm
Rear Track
1,137 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Practicality
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