MG1977 MGB Specs

1977 MG MGB Specifications & Performance

1977 - 1980

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

104 mph

12.2 seconds

95 BHP

23.5 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

250 L
kg
980 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
104 mph
0-62 mph
12.2 seconds
0-60 mph
11.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
97 BHP/Tonne
Power
95 BHP
Torque
110 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
258 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,798 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
95 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
96 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
110 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
149 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
50 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
80.26 x 88.9 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
53 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
450 cc
BMEP
10.4 Bar
151 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165 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 m
Kerb Weight
980 kg
Gross Weight
1,230 kg
Maximum Payload
250 kg
Length
4,020 mm
Width
1,568 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Wheelbase
2,314 mm
Front Track
1,257 mm
Rear Track
1,264 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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