Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2032 mm 80 in
Track: Front
1176 mm 46.3 in
Track: Rear
1137 mm 44.8 in
Length
3495 mm 137.6 in
Width
1394 mm 54.9 in
Height
1235 mm 48.6 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.72
Ground clearance
127 mm 5 in
Kerb weight
685 kg 1510 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
52.40 %
Fuel capacity
27 litres 5.9 UK Gal 7.1 US Gal
Bore
70.60 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.3 litre1275 cc(77.805 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.80:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
65.9 PS (65.0 bhp) (48.5 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
51 bhp/litre0.84 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
98.0 Nm (72 ft?�·lb) (10 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
965.9 kPa (140.1 psi)
Specific torque
76.86 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
BMC
Main bearings
3
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.87
Unitary capacity
318.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
9.20 s
Standing
19.10 s
Top speed
153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight
94.89 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.300
Turning circle
9.80 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.90
RAC rating
12.4
year
1972
1974 MG Midget III auction sales and data.