MG TF 1500 1953-55
See specifications and an old advert below illustration.
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MG TF 1500 1953-55 Specifications
Engine
Inline 4, OHV
Bore: 72 mm
Stroke: 89.9 mm
Displacement: 1,466 cc
Valves: Pushrod/overhead
Compression ratio: 8.0 - 1
Power output: 65 bhp at 5500 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 85.4 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 16.3secs
Overall fuel consumption: 25mpg

Transmission
Clutch: 7.25in Borg and Beck,
single dry-plate diaphragm
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
2nd, 3rd and top gears
Ratios: Top 5.125, 3rd 7.098, 2nd 10.61,
1st 17.94, reverse 4.76
Propeller Shaft: Hardy Spicer, open
Final drive Hypoid bevel

Construction
Ladder-type chassis,
ash framed and steel panelled body
Brakes
Lockheed hydraulic drums

Steering

Rack and pinion, 2.75 turns lock to lock

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

Wheels
Knock-on 5J x 15in wires

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10in
Track - front: 4ft 0.2in
Track - rear: 4ft 2.8in
Turning circle: 32 feet
Overall length: 12 ft 3in
Overall width: 5ft 6.6 in
Overall height: 4ft 4.4in
Ground clearance: 5.9in
Kerb weight: 2015lbs

Production
TF (1953-54) 6,200
TF1500 (1954-55) 3,400