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1955 MG MGA technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1955 MG MGA

Carfolio.com ID64009

bodywork
1955 MG MGA 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
1955 MG MGA See all MG models
Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 in
Track front 1207 mm 47.5 in
rear 1238 mm 48.7 in
Length 3962 mm 156 in
Width 1473 mm 58 in
Height 1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 in
Kerb weight 890 kg 1962 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1955 MG MGA See all MG models
Bore × stroke 73.03 mm × 88.90 mm
2.88 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.5 litre
1489 cc
(90.864 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 8.30:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
(Net)		 68.9 PS (68 bhp) (50.7 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 45.7 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(Net)		 105.0 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.7 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm
bmep 886.1 kPa (128.5 psi)
Specific torque 70.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Morris
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1955 MG MGA See all MG models
0-50 mph (80 km/h) 10.80 s
0-60 mph 15.00 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph -1.00 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 20.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 157 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 76.4 bhp/ton

chassis
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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.CS.W.
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 5.60-15
rear 5.60-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr

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
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.30

general
1955 MG MGA See all MG models
RAC rating 13.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 MG MGA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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