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THE FACTS
MG MGB & MGC
MGB MGB MGB 1962-1970 1971-1974 1974.5-1980
ENGINE
Displacement 1789 cc 1789 cc 1789 cc
Bore X Stroke 80.26 mm X 88.9 mm 80.26 mm X 88.9 mm 80.26 mm X 88.9 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 94 @ 5500 62.5-92 @ 4600-5350 62.5 @ 4600-5000
Torque @ RPM 107-110 lb ft/145-149 N-m @ 3000-3500 72-110 lb ft/98-149 N-m @2500-3000 72-88 lb ft/98-119 N-m @2500
Compression Ratio 18G 8.8:1, 18V 9.0:1 8.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Delivery Twin SU carburetors Twin SU carburetors Single Zenith-Stromberg carburetor
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed (optional OD) 4-Speed (optional OD) 4-Speed with OD
Automatic N/A (3-Speed UK Only) N/A (3-Speed UK Only) N/A
Final Drive 3.9:1 3.9:1 3.9:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 3886 mm/153.2 in 3886 mm/153.2 in 4019 mm/158.2 in
Overall Width 1524 mm/59.9 in 1524 mm/59.9 in 1524 mm/59.9 in
Overall Height 1219 mm/49.4 in 1219 mm/49.4 in 1295 mm/51 in
Wheelbase 2312 mm/91.0 in 2312 mm/91.0 in 2312 mm/91.0 in
Front Track 1244 mm/49.0 in + 0.25 if wire wheels 1244 mm/49.0 in + 0.25 if wire wheels 1244 mm/49.0 in + 0.25 if wire wheels
Rear Track 1250 mm/49.25 in 1250 mm/49.25 in 1250 mm/49.25 in
Fuel Tank 45 liters/11.9 gallons 45 liters/11.9 gallons 45 liters/11.9 gallons
Trunk Capacity 255 liters/9.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft 255 liters/9.0 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with dual A-arms, coil Independent, with dual A-arms, coil Independent, with dual A-arms, coil springs, lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar springs, lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar springs, lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Solid axle, with semi-elliptic leaf springs, Solid axle, with semi-elliptic leaf springs, Solid axle, with semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar lever-arm shocks, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, optional vacuum assist Disc, vacuum assist (std from 1973) Disc, vacuum assist (std from 1973)
Rear Brakes Drum Drum Drum
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 12.2 seconds 15-18 seconds 15-18 seconds
Top Speed 103 MPH 105 MPH 93 MPH
Fuel Consumption 22 MPG 22 MPG 22 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
MG MGB/MGC: Like its Italian counterpart the Fiat 124, the MGB is the very definition of a classic British sports car and destined to be highly collectible. Easy to maintain with virtually every part available, including
new bodies. Nose-heavy MGCs were never fully developed
but have tremendous potential with steering and suspension upgrades.
AEasy to maintain and repair AAmple parts availability
ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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