MG MGA 1955 - 1962, Convertible, Coupe

MG MGA 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand MG
Model MGA
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1955
Production End 1962

Characteristics MG MGA 1 generation

Bodywork

Body type Roadster
Curb weight 902 kg
Height 1270 mm
Length 3962 mm
Number of seater 2
Wheelbase 2388 mm
Width 1473 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1489 cm3
Cylinder bore 73 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code B-Series 1.5
Engine model B-Series 1.5
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 72 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 54 kW
Max power at RPM 54 RPM
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 89 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Valves per cylinder 2
Compression ratio 9.9

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 15.1 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.0 l
Fuel 80
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.6 l
Max speed 152 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.3 l
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
1.5 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: B-Series 1.5 Body: Roadster, Coupe
1.5 MT (72 hp)
1955 – 1962
1.6 L, 80 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: B-Series 1.6 Body: Roadster, Coupe
1.6 MT (80 hp)
1955 – 1962
1.6 L, 91 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Roadster, Coupe
1.6 MT (91 hp)
1955 – 1962