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Midget 1500

Midget 1500 (1974-1979) · 1974–1979RWDRoadster

The Midget 1500 is a rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster built from 1974 to 1979. Its naturally aspirated 1.5-litre Triumph four-cylinder makes 65 PS and 104 Nm through a 4-speed manual. Top speed is 162 km/h.

64 hpPower
162 km/hTop Speed
1974-1979Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.5L I4 (Triumph)
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power64 hp
Torque104 Nm
Top speed162 km/h
Dimensions & body
Length · 3581 mm
Wheelbase · 2032 mm
Width1372 mm
BodyRoadster
Doors2
Seats2

STORY

The MG Midget, launched in 1961, was a tiny, affordable roadster based on the Austin-Healey Sprite, and it brought back a name from MG's pre-war sports cars. It was light, nimble and cheap to run, and it introduced a generation of enthusiasts to open-top motoring. Engines grew from 948 cc to 1.5 litres over its long life, which ended in 1979.

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