MG VA Saloon 1936-39 specifications

Engine
4 Cylinder in line
Bore: 69.5mm
Stroke: 102mm
Displacement: 1,548cc
Overhead valves, pushrods
Carburettors: single SU HV5
Max power: 54bhp at 4,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 75mph
Overall fuel consumption: 25mpg

Transmission
Rear wheel drive
Gears: 4-speed manual,
synchromesh on 3rd & top
Clutch: Borg & Beck single dry plate
(oil/cork type earlier models)

Construction
Ash framed body with steel panels
bolted on to steel chassis

Brakes
Girling Lockheed 10in drums
front and rear

Suspension
Front & Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf,
anti-roll shackles
Hydraulic adjustable shock absorbers

Wheels
19in centre lock wire spoke
with 5.00 x 19in crossply tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 108in
Track F&R: 50in
Overall length: 171in
Overall width: 62in
Kerb weight:23cwt
Tank capacity:12.5gals

Production
1,259 saloons 1936-39
Price new: £360