MGB Mk I Roadster G/HN3 1962-1967
Engine
Cylinders
4
Bore 80.26 mm
Stroke 88.9 mm
Displacement 1798 cc
Valves Pushrod overhead
Compression Ratio 8:8:1
Carburettors Twin SU 1.5" HS4
Power 95 BHP @ 5400
Transmission
Clutch 8 Borg & Beck, single dry plate diaphragm
Gearbox 4 Speed, Syncromesh on 2nd 3rd 4th
Ratios:
4th 1.0
3rd 1.37
2nd 2.21
1st 3.64
Reverse 4.76
Overdrive Optional from January 1963 Laylock Type D
4th 0.80
3rd 1.10
Final Drive 3:9:1
Chassis
Construction Unitary
Brakes Lockheed
Front 10.75" disc
Rear 10 x 1.75" drum
Steering Rack & pinion
3 turns to lock
Suspension - Front Independent coil spring, wishbone
Suspension - Rear Half elliptic leaf spring
Wheels Ventilated 4J x 14 disc
Optional 4.5J wire wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase 7ft 7"
Track - Front 4ft 1"
Track - Rear 4ft 1.25"
Length 12ft 9.2"
Width 4ft 11.9"
Height 4ft 1.4"
Ground Clearance 4.5"
Turning Circle 32ft
Kerb Weight 18.5 cwt
Performance
Max Speed 103 Mph
0-60 12.2 Sec
Fuel Consumption 22 mpg
Production
UK 19420
USA 71722
Rest of the world 18720
Total 115898