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1974 MG MGB technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1974 MG MGB

Carfolio.com ID32373

bodywork
1974 MG MGB See all MG models
Type2S DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2311 mm 91 in
Track front 1245 mm 49 in
rear 1252 mm 49.3 in
Length 4021 mm 158.3 in
Width 1570 mm 61.8 in
Height 1295 mm 51 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 971 kg 2141 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 50 litres 11 UK Gal 13.2 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1974 MG MGB See all MG models
Bore × stroke 80.30 mm × 88.90 mm
3.16 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.8 litre
1798 cc
(109.721 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
(DIN)		 98.3 PS (97 bhp) (72.3 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 53.9 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 141.0 Nm (104 ft·lb) (14.4 kgm)
@ 2500 rpm
bmep 985.5 kPa (142.9 psi)
Specific torque 78.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Austin
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 449.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1974 MG MGB See all MG models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 99.9 bhp/ton

chassis
1974 MG MGB See all MG models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.W.CS.
rear LA.SE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual with overdrive
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.91

general
1974 MG MGB See all MG models
RAC rating 16.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 MG MGB added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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