MGB review - data

MG B 1.8

Test date 12 February 1965  Price as tested £847

How much ?

  • Price as tested £847
  • Price as tested £847

How fast

  • 0-30mph 4 sec
  • 0-60mph 12.9 sec
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  13.2 sec
  • 0-400m  18.9
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  6.2 / 8.7
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  9.1 / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  104 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  22 mpg
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  no data / no data
  • CO2 emissions  no data

How big?

  • Length  3891 mm
  • Width  1521 mm
  • Height  1255 mm
  • Wheelbase  2311 mm
  • Weight  965 kg
  • Fuel tank  46.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls , 1798 cc
  • Max power no data
  • Max torque no data
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke no data
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type U-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.64 / 5.2
  • 2nd 2.21 / 8.26
  • 3rd 1.1 / 12.96
  • 4th 1 / 17.9
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive 3.909

Suspension

  • Front Independent, coil springs, wishbones, lever type hydraulic damper
  • Rear Live axle, half elliptic leaf springs, lever hydraulic dampers

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

  • Front 273mm discs
  • Rear 254mm drums

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 4.0Jx14in in
  • Size rear 4.0Jx14in in
  • Made of Pressed steel
  • Tyres front 165 SR14
  • Tyres rear 165 SR14

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