MG MGA 1955–1962

1 generation
No photos yet1.6 MT (80 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGreat Britain
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine1588 cm3 Gasoline
Power79 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited Kingdom
Series
CoupeRoadster
Trim
1.5 MT (72 hp)1.6 MT (80 PS)1.6 MT (91 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1588 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Max power (kW)59 kW
Max power at RPM59 RPM
Cylinder bore74.4 mm
Engine power79 hp
Engine power80 PS
Stroke cycle88.9 mm
Compression ratio9.9
Engine codeB-Series 1.6
Engine modelB-Series 1.6
Injection typecarburetor
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Height1270 mm
Width1473 mm
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2388 mm
Length3962 mm
Curb weight935 kg
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.6 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.1 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.7 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.3 s
Max speed161 km/h
Fuel tank capacity45 l
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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