MG Midget Mk I 948cc

MG Midget Mk I 948cc - key facts

MG Midget Mk I 948cc Specifications
From	1961
Until	1962
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	11ft 5in	3.51m
Width	4ft 4in	1.35m
Kerb Weight	1525lb/0.681ton	692kg
Engine
Engine displacement	948cc	58cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	46bhp @ 5500rpm	45PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	49bhp/litre	0.8bhp/cu in
Torque Output	53lbft @ 3000rpm	72Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	76Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	68bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	14.4 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	20 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	22 seconds
Top speed	86mph	138km/h
Fuel consumption	33.4mpg	14km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle quarter eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4