MG1973 MGB GT V8 Specs

1973 MG MGB GT V8 Specs & Performance

1973 - 1976

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

124 mph

8.0 seconds

137 hp

14.7 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

9.6 ft3
lb
2,443 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
124 mph
0-62 mph
8.0 seconds
0-60 mph
7.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
17.84 lb/hp
Power
137 hp
Torque
193 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
14.7 mpg
Total Range
210 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.5 Liter
215.3 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
137 hp @ 5,000 RPM
139 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
193 lb·ft @ 2,900 RPM
262 N·m @ 2,900 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.25:1
Bore x Stroke
3.5 x 2.8 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.64 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
17 hp
Cylinder Volume
26.9 in3
BMEP
135.4 PSI
9.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14 H
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2+2
Luggage Space
9.6 ft3
Turning Radius
34 ft
Curb Weight
2,443 lbs
Gross Weight
2,976 lbs
Maximum Payload
533 lbs
Length
154.8 in
Width
59.9 in
Height
50 in
Wheelbase
91.1 in
Front Track
49 in
Rear Track
49.3 in
★★★★★
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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