Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2388 mm 94 in
Track: Front
1216 mm 47.9 in
Track: Rear
1238 mm 48.7 in
Length
3962 mm 156 in
Width
1473 mm 58 in
Height
1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.66
Ground clearance
152 mm 6 in
Kerb weight
927 kg 2044 lb
Fuel capacity
45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal
Bore
75.40 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1588 cc(96.906 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.30:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power(Net)
79.1 PS (78.0 bhp) (58.2 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
49.1 bhp/litre0.8 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
MG
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.85
Unitary capacity
397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
10.30 s
0-60 mph
14.20 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
19.30 s
Top speed
163 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight
84.14 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turning circle
9.30 m
Suspension
front I.CS.W.
Tyres: Front
5.60-15
Tyres: Rear
5.60-15
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.30
RAC rating
14.1
year
1959
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