MG MGB Mk III

MG MGB Mk III - key facts

MG MGB Mk III Specifications
From	1972
Until	1974
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	12ft 8in	3.89m
Width	4ft 10in	1.5m
Kerb Weight	2030lb/0.906ton	921kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1798cc	110cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	95bhp @ 5400rpm	94PS @ 5400rpm
Specific Output	53bhp/litre	0.87bhp/cu in
Torque Output	110lbft @ 3000rpm	149Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	83Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	105bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	8.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	12.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	18.7 seconds
Top speed	103mph	166km/h
Fuel consumption	21mpg	8.93km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4