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MG EX172 1951 special bodied racing TD
(MGA prototype)

See specifications below illustration.

MG EX172 1951 Specifications
Engine
Cylinders: 4 in-line
Valves: 8 over head type
Bore: 66.5mm Stroke: 90.0mm
Displacement: 1,250cc
Valves: Pushrod/overhead
Compression ratio: 7.3:1
Carburetors: Twin 1.5 in SU
Power output: 54bhp at 5200 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 83mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 16.4 secs

Construction
MG TD's Ladder-type chassis,
special sieel steel body

Brakes
Lockheed hydraulic 9in drums

Steering
Rack and pinion, 2.75 turns lock to lock, Turning circle: 31.25 feet

Suspension
Front: independent coil & unequal wishbones Rear: semi-elliptic, leaf spring

Wheels
Bolt-on ventilated 4.5J x 15 disc.