MG1961 Midget 950 Specs

1961 MG Midget 950 Specs & Performance

1961, 1962

Tech Specs Summary


0.9 L Inline 4

86 mph

20.7 seconds

46 hp

28.6 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

11.3 ft3
lb
1,554 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
28.6 mpg
Total Range
204 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
0.9 Liter
57.9 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
46 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
2.478 x 3 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.83:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.8 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
12 hp
Cylinder Volume
14.5 in3
BMEP
138.4 PSI
9.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
11.3 ft3
Turning Radius
31.5 ft
Curb Weight
1,554 lbs
Length
136.3 in
Width
53 in
Height
49.1 in
Wheelbase
80 in
Front Track
45.7 in
Rear Track
44.8 in
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Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.5
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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