MG-TA 1936-39 Specifications

Production
1936-39: 3,003 built
Price new £222

Engine
Cylinders: 4 in-line, water cooled
Valves: 8, push rods and rockers
Bore & stroke: 63.5mm x 102mm
Displacement: 1,292cc
Compression ratio: 7.2 to 1
Carburetors: Twin 1.5 in SU
Power output: 50bhp at 4,500 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 78mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 23.1secs
Approx fuel consumption: 27/29mpg

Transmission
Clutch: 7.25in Borg and Beck,
single dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
2nd, 3rd and top gears
Ratios: 4.875, 6.44, 9.95, 16.84, reverse 21.64 to 1
Axel: spiral bevel gears

Construction
Ladder-type chassis
ash framed steel body

Brakes
Lockheed hydraulic, 9in drums

Steering
Bishop cam

Suspension
Front: half-elliptic springs, beam axle
Rear: half-elliptic springs, live axle
Luvax hydraulic lever arm dampers

Wheels
19in x 4.5J centre lock wire-spoke

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 9in
Overall length: 12ft 0.5in
Overall width: 4ft 8in
Height (hood erect): 4ft 5.2in
Ground clearance: 6.0in
Unladen weight: 1,935 lb
Fuel tank: 13.5 Imp. gal