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MGA 1600

MGA (1955-1962) · 1959–1961RWDRoadster

The MGA 1600 is a rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster built from 1959 to 1961. Its naturally aspirated 1.6-litre B-series four-cylinder makes 80 PS and 115 Nm through a 4-speed manual. Top speed is 165 km/h.

79 hpPower
165 km/hTop Speed
1959-1961Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.6L I4 (B-series)
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power79 hp
Torque115 Nm
Top speed165 km/h
Dimensions & body
Height · 1270 mm
Length · 3962 mm
Wheelbase · 2388 mm
Width1473 mm
BodyRoadster
Doors2
Seats2

STORY

The MGA arrived in 1955 as an all-new sports car. It replaced the T-series, which came from before the war, with smooth, aerodynamic bodywork that changed MG's image. More than 100,000 were built, most of them exported to the United States, which made it very important for the company's sales. The rare Twin Cam version had a more powerful, higher-revving engine for enthusiasts.

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