MGA 1600 Roadster 1959-61 (basic disc wheels) See specifications and an old advert below illustration. To MGA page. Page 056E |
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Engine
Cylinders: 4 in line Bore: 75.4mm Stroke: 88.9mm Displacement: 1,588 cc Valves: Pushrod/overhead Compression ratio: 8.3 to 1 Carburettors: Twin 1.5 H4 SU Power output: 79.5bhp at 5,600rpm Performance Maximum speed: 101.4mph Acceleration: 0-60 mph 14.2secs Overall fuel consumption: 24.5mpg Construction All steel body on boxed sectioned steel chassis Transmission Clutch: 8 in Borg and Beck, single dry-plate diaphragm Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top gears Ratios: Top 1.0, 3rd 1.374, 2nd 2.214, 1st 3.64, reverse 4.76 Propeller Shaft: Hardy Spicer open shaft, needle bearing u/j at each end rear axle: three-quarter floating with hypoid drive Wheels 5.6J x 15 ventilatd pressed steel (optional: centre lock wire) |
Brakes
Hydraulic Lockheed Front: 10.75in disc Rear: 10 x 1.75in drum Steering Rack and pinion, 3 turns lock to lock Suspension Front: Independent, coil spring, wishbone Suspension Rear: Half elliptic, leaf spring Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 7ft 10in Track - front: 3ft 11.5in Track - rear: 4ft 0.75in Overall length: 13ft Overall width: 4ft 10in Overall height: 4ft 1.4in Ground clearance: 6in Turning circle: 28ft Kerb weight: 2,030 lbs Fuel tank capacity: 10gals MGA Production 1955-1962 101,081 made |