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MG MGC Technical Specifications

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MGC
  • Years of Manufacture: 1967 - 1969
  • Number Built: 9,002
  • Price at Introduction:
  • To Identify:
    • Raised "power bulge" on bonnet
    • Power bulge accentuated by transverse chrome strip
  • Body:
    • Integral with steel body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 12ft. 9.2in. (389cm)
    • Total Width: 5ft. 0in. (152cm)
    • Total Height at kerb weight: 4ft. 2in. (127cm)
    • Wheelbase: 7ft. 7in. (231cm)
    • Front Track: 4ft. 2in. (127cm)
    • Rear Track: 4ft. 1.5in. (126cm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2445lb (1109kg)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 34ft. 9in. (10.6m)
  • Fuel Tank Capacity:
    • 12 gallons (54.8 liters)
  • Equipment:
    • Battery: 12 volt, 58 amp hour. 2 x 6 volt, negative earth
    • Alternator: Lucas sealed units, 100/80 watt total
    • Reversing lamps: 2 standard
    • Electrical fuses: 2
    • Screen wipers: 2, self-parking
    • Screen washer: Manual plunger standard
    • Interior heater: Standard, water valve type
    • Heated backlight: Extra on GT only
    • Safety belts: Optional extra, however anchorages built-in
    • Interior Trim: Leather and PVC trim
    • Floor coverings: Rubber mats and carpet
    • Jack: Screw pillar
    • Jacking points: 1 each side, in centre of body
    • Windscreen: Laminated
    • Underbody protection: Phosphate treatment prior to painting
  • 6 cylinder in-line engine:
    • Capacity: 2912cc 177.7 cu. in.
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: 2 x SU HS6
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.28 x 3.5 inches (83.4 x 88.9mm)
    • Power: 150bhp at 5250rpm
    • Torque: 174lb-ft at 3500rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
  • Cooling System:
    • 18.5 pints (inclusive of heater, 10.5 liters)
  • Engine Sump:
    • 12.8 pints (7.2 liters) SAE 20W/40
    • Manufacturer recommended oil change every 6000 miles
    • Change filter element every 6000 miles
  • Manual Transmission (4 speed - all synchromesh):
    • 1st: 3.42:1
    • 2nd: 2.14:1
    • 3rd: 1.38:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.06:1
  • Overdrive:
    • 3rd: 1.02:1
    • 4th: 0.81:1
  • Automatic Transmission (3 speed):
    • 1st: 2.39-4.81
    • 2nd: 1.45-3.04
    • 3rd: 1-2:1
    • Reverse: 2.09-4.39
  • Clutch:
    • 9 inch diaphragm single dry plate
    • Belleville diaphragm
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.07:1 (3.307 with overdrive or automatic)
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, torsion bars, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
    • Rear: Live axle, half elliptic leaf springs, lever-arm dampers
    • Long torsion bars for the revised front suspension extend back to mounting points vertically under the seats, where front suspension height can be adjusted
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, wheel diameter 16.5 inches
  • Brakes:
    • Girling disc front, drum rear
    • Standard vacuum type servo
    • Front: 11 inch disc, swept area 226.2 sq. in.
    • Rear: 9 inch diameter, 2.5 inch wide shoes, 127.2 sq. in.
  • Wheels:
    • Pressed steel disc, 5 inch wide rim
    • Wire wheels optional
  • Tyres:
    • Dunlop SP41 tubed radial ply 165 x 15
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