THE M.G.-A 1600 TWO-SEATER

THE M.G.-A 1600 TWO-SEATER

Logine : Four cylinders, 75.4 x 88.9 runt. (1,588 c.c.). Pushrod-operated overhead valves. 8.3-to-1 compression-ratio. 71:q ILIt.p. (net) at 5,600 r.p.m.

Gear ratios : First, 15.65 to 1; second, 9.52 to I; third. 5.9 to 1; top. 4.3 to I.

Tyres : 5.60 X 15 Dunlop Gold Seal tubeless, on centre-lock wire wheels.

Weight : Not weighed. (Maker’s figure; unladen, 18-1 cwt.) Steering ratio : 21 turns, loek.to-lock.

Fuel capacity : 10 gallons. (Range approximately 265 miles.) Wheelbase : 7 ft. 10 in.

Track : Front, 3 ft 11,4in.; rear, 4 ft. Of in.

Dintensions : 13 ft. in. x 4 ft 10 in. X 4 ft 2 in. (high— hood up).

Price : £663 (f940 78. 6d inclusive of purchase tax). With extras, as tested, £1,046 12s. 6d.

Makers: M.G. Car Company, Ltd., Abingdon-on-1 haute,. Berkshire, England.