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One Of A Kind Wide Body V8 Powered Mgb
Mgb body measurements. 8026mm 8890mm 1798cc 18g 18ga 3 18gb on 5 70psi at 3000rpm 50psi idle sae 20w50 75 pints 1 3 4 2 18g 881. 7ft 7in track front 4ft 1in track rear 4ft 125in overall length 12ft 92in overall width 4ft 119in overall height 4ft 14in ground clearance 45in turning circle 32ft kerb weight 185cwt. Development of the mgb started at least as early as 1958 with the prototype known by its abingdon codename. We specialize in mg tc td tf mga mgb mgc midget triumph tr2 tr3 tr3a tr3b tr4 tr4a. In structure the car was an innovative modern design in 1962 utilizing a unitary structure instead of the traditional body on frame construction used on both the mga and mg t types and the mgbs rival the triumph tr series. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
Moss motors is the worlds largest and oldest british parts supplier. Table of ride heights for all years of mgb as collected from members of the mg experience forums. It weighs a stated 920 kg at the kerb. The mg mgb is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 166 kmh or 103 mph.