MG BGT V8 G/D2D1 1973-1976
Engine
Cylinders
90 Degree V8
Bore 88.96 mm
Stroke 71.1 mm
Displacement 3528 cc
Valves Pushrod overhead
Compression Ratio 8:25:1
Carburettors Twin SU 1.75" HIF6
Power 137 BHP @ 5000
Transmission
Clutch 9.5" Borg & Beck, single dry plate diaphragm
Gearbox 4 Speed Syncromesh
Ratios:
4th 1.0
3rd 1.25
2nd 1.97
1st 3.13
Reverse 2.81
Overdrive Laylock Type LH
4th 0.82
Final Drive 3.07:1
Chassis
Construction Unitary
Brakes Lockheed servo assisted
Front 10.7" disc
Rear 10 x 1.7" drum
Steering Rack & pinion, collapsible column
2.9 turns to lock
Suspension - Front Independent coil spring, wishbone
Suspension - Rear Half elliptic leaf spring
Wheels Composite 5J cast alloy centres, chrome steel rims
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase 7ft 7"
Track - Front 4ft 1"
Track - Rear 4ft 1.25"
Length 12ft 10.7"
Width 5ft"
Height 4ft 2"
Ground Clearance 4.5"
Turning Circle 34ft
Kerb Weight 21.6 cwt
Performance
Max Speed 123 Mph
0-60 8.6 Sec
Fuel Consumption 23 mpg
Production
UK 2591