MG Midget Mk IV

1974 MG Midget starting the MK tour

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MG Midget Mk IV - key facts

MG Midget Mk IV Specifications
From	1969
Until	1974
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	11ft 5in	3.51m
Width	4ft 63/4in	1.39m
Kerb Weight	1583lb/0.707ton	718kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1275cc	78cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	65bhp @ 6000rpm	64PS @ 6000rpm
Specific Output	51bhp/litre	0.84bhp/cu in
Torque Output	72lbft @ 3000rpm	98Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	77Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	92bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	9.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.6 seconds
Top speed	94mph	151km/h
Fuel consumption	24.6mpg	10km/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
Number of gears	4