MGC Roadster 1967-69 specifications

Engine
Cylinders: 6, in line,
Crankshaft bearings: 7
Bore: 83.36 mm Stroke: 88.9 mm
Displacement: 2,912 cc
Valves: Pushrod/overhead
Compression ratio: 9:1
Carburettors: Twin SU 1.75in HS6
Power output: 145 bhp at 5,250rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 118mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 10secs
Overall fuel consumption: 19.3mpg

Steering
Rack and pinion,
3 turns lock to lock

Transmission
Clutch: 9in Borg and Beck,
single dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, all synchromesh
Ratios: Top 1.0, 3rd 1.307,
2nd 2.058, 1st 2.98, reverse 3.096
Overdrive: (opt.) Laycock Type D,

Construction
Unitary all steel, leather upholstery

Brakes
Power assisted
Front: 11.6in disc
Rear: 9 x 2.5in drum

Wheels
5J x 15in wire wheels (optional)

Suspension
Front: Independent, torsion bar,
Rear: Half elliptic, leaf spring
teleccopic dampers on front

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 7in
Track - front: 4ft 2in
Track - rear: 4ft 1.5in
Overall length: 12ft 9.2in
Overall width: 5ft
Overall height: 4ft 2in
Ground clearance: 4.5in
Turning circle: 34ft
Kerb weight: 21.35cwt

Production 1967-1969
MGC Roadster: 4,542
MGC GT: 4,457