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MG MGB GT 3.5 (137 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)
GT Overview:
MG MGB (GT). A luxury car designed for high-speed and long-distance driving with comfort. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The MG MGB GT was produced long before Euro NCAP testing began. As a classic car from the 1970s, it lacks modern safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering minimal occupant protection by contemporary standards.
3.5 (137 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5 V8 engine transforms the MGB GT, offering significantly improved acceleration and a delightful soundtrack. It provides a much more effortless cruising experience and genuinely spirited performance for its era, making it the most sought-after variant.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is modest, as expected from a 1970s 3.5-liter V8. Owners should anticipate single-digit MPG figures in spirited driving, with slightly better returns on relaxed highway cruises.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless classic British sports car styling
- • Engaging and direct driving experience
- • Relatively simple mechanics, easy to maintain for enthusiasts
- • Strong club support and parts availability
- • The V8 model offers genuinely strong performance for its era
- • Practical GT body style with a usable boot
Cons:
- • Prone to rust, especially in sills and floorpans
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Lack of refinement compared to modern cars (noise, vibration, harshness)
- • Original 1.8 engines can feel underpowered by modern standards
- • Electrical system can be temperamental if not well-maintained
- • Interior comfort is basic and can be cramped for taller drivers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabrio: 1966 - 1980).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | MG |
| Model: | MGB |
| Generation: | GT |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 (137 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Grand Tourer |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 137 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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