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MG MGB GT V8 -
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1973 MG MGB GT V8 technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1973 MG MGB GT V8

Carfolio.com ID8217

bodywork

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Type2S FHC

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 1251 mm 49.3 in
rear 1251 mm 49.3 in
Length 3929 mm 154.7 in
Width 1524 mm 60 in
Height 1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1084 kg 2390 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 54.6 litres 12 UK Gal 14.4 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

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Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm
3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 3.5 litre
3532 cc
(215.536 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
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 138.9 PS (137 bhp) (102.2 kW)
@ 5000 rpm
Specific output 38.8 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 262.0 Nm (193 ft·lb) (26.7 kgm)
@ 2900 rpm
bmep 932.2 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.18 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Rover/Buick
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance

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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 5.70 s
0-60 mph 7.70 s
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 15.80 s
Standing km 29.40 s
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 126.38 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.
rear LA.LS.
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
Final drive ratio

general

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RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 MG MGB GT V8 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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