MG Midget P type Midget 1934 (Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum exhibit) Specifications

Engine (PB engine fitted)
Cylinders: 4 in line, 3 bearings
Bore: 60mm Stroke: 83mm
Displacement: 839cc
Compression ratio: 6.8 : 1
Valves: overhead, slightly inclined,
Carburettors: Twin 1.5 in SU
Power output: 36bhp at 5500 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 73mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 27.4secs
Overall fuel consumption: 27mpg

Transmission
Clutch: single dry-plate
Gearbox: 4-speed, no synchromesh
Ratios: Top 5.375, 3rd 7.31, 2nd 12.46,
1st 19.24 to one
Propellar Shaft:Hardy Spicer, open
Final drive Hypoid bevel

Construction
Ladder-type steel chassis,
ash framed with steel panels
Brakes
Cable operated 12in drums

Steering
Rack and pinion
Turning circle: 31.25 feet

Suspension
Semi-elliptic, leaf spring
Hartford frictional shock absorbers at front, preloaded hydraulic at rear

Wheels
19in x 4in tyres on knock-on wire
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 3.5in
Track - front: 3ft 6in
Track - rear: 3ft 6in
Overall length: 10ft 11in
Overall width: 4ft 3in
Overall height: 4ft 4in
Ground clearance: 6in
Turning circle: 36ft
Weight: 13.5cwt
Tank Capacity: 12gallons

Production (1933-6)
Number built PA:1,973 PB: 525

Engine (original PA)
Cylinders: 4 in line, 3 bearings
Bore: 57mm Stroke: 83mm
Displacement: 846cc
Compression ratio: 6.6 : 1
Valves: overhead, slightly inclined
Carburettors: Twin 1.5 in SU
Power output: 36bhp at 5500 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 74.3mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 32.2secs
Overall fuel consumption: 35mpg