MG MGA 1955–1962

1 generation
No photos yet1.5 MT (72 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGreat Britain
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine1489 cm3 Gasoline
Power72 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited Kingdom
Series
CoupeRoadster
Trim
1.5 MT (72 hp)1.6 MT (80 PS)1.6 MT (91 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1489 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)54 kW
Max power at RPM54 RPM
Engine power72 hp
Cylinder bore73 mm
Engine power73 PS
Stroke cycle89 mm
Engine codeB-Series 1.5
Engine modelB-Series 1.5
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Height1270 mm
Width1473 mm
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2388 mm
Length3962 mm
Curb weight902 kg
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.0 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.8 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.1 s
Max speed152 km/h
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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