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MG MGB Cabrio 1.8 (95 Hp)
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MG MGB:
The MGB is a two-door sports car which was manufactured from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation and marketed under the MG marque. It was announced and its details first published on 19 September 1962. Introduced as a four-cylinder soft-top roadster, later variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé , the six-cylinder sports car and coupé MGC , and the eight-cylinder 2+2 coupé, the MGB GT V8....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio Overview:
MG MGB (Cabrio). With 149 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 921 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The MG MGB Cabrio was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing began. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.8 (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 95 Hp 1.8L B-Series engine provides adequate performance for a classic roadster, offering a lively and engaging drive suitable for spirited touring rather than outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a carburetted engine of its era, not particularly efficient by modern standards but acceptable for a classic sports car.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless classic British roadster styling
- • Engaging and direct driving experience
- • Relatively affordable entry into classic car ownership
- • Strong community support and parts availability
- • Simple mechanicals, easy to maintain for enthusiasts
Cons:
- • Lacks modern safety features
- • Limited comfort and refinement
- • Modest performance by contemporary standards
- • Prone to rust if not cared for
- • Carburettor engines require regular tuning
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | MG |
| Model: | MGB |
| Generation: | Cabrio |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1962 |
| End of production: | 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 149 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B-Series |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.26 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 161.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 921 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3891 mm mm |
| Width: | 1522 mm mm |
| Height: | 1278 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2311 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1245 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1251 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 127 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc, 273 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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