MG1977 MGB Specs

1977 MG MGB Specs & Performance

1977 - 1980

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

104 mph

12.2 seconds

95 hp

19.6 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

8.8 ft3
lb
2,161 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.6 mpg
Total Range
258 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
109.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
95 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.16 x 3.5 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.87 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
24 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.5 in3
BMEP
151 PSI
10.4 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
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
Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
8.8 ft3
Turning Radius
32.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,161 lbs
Gross Weight
2,712 lbs
Maximum Payload
551 lbs
Length
158.3 in
Width
61.7 in
Height
51 in
Wheelbase
91.1 in
Front Track
49.5 in
Rear Track
49.8 in
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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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