These are standard specifications for the 1962 MG MGA 1600, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Chassis # GHNL2/101755
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Chassis # GHNL2104956 or ghnl2103779
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Engine # 16GC-U-H7048
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Engine # 16G-C-U-5626
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Chassis # GHNL2106520
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Chassis # GHNL2/108775
Engine # 16GC-U-H8803
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Chassis # 62GHNL2106501
Chassis # GHDL2/105849
Engine # 16GCUH5915
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Chassis # GHD2 106073
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on box-section steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1962 |
| Price : | $2,450-$2,680 |
| Weight : | 1965 lbs | 891.309 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 12.8 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 18.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 103 mph | 165.727 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1622 cc | 99.0 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 97 Ft-Lbs (132 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 SU Semi-Downdraft carburetors | |
4 Manual Floor lever
Production Figures
| A 1600 Mark II Production (1960-1962) : | 31,501 |
| 1962 MG MGA 1600 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 521 |
| Factory Lightweight Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 3 |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 8,719 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Chassis # GHNL2/107553
Engine # 16GC-U-H7048
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Engine # 16G-C-U-5626
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Chassis # GHNL2106520
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Chassis # GHNL2105979
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Chassis # GHNL2/108775
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Chassis # 62GHNL2106501
| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.5 in | 1207 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # GHDL2/105849
Engine # 16GCUH5915
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| Price : | $2,680 |
| Weight : | 2065 lbs | 936.668 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.5 in | 1207 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
Factory Lightweight Coupe
Chassis # GHD2 106073
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Chassis # GHN2/106074
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| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.5 in | 1207 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; wishbones and coil springs with lever shock absorbers Rear : Rigid axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs with lever shock absorbers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Dunlop 5.60x15 |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 MG MGA 1600?
Q: How fast is the 1962 MG MGA 1600? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 has a top speed of 103 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 MG MGA 1600? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 MG MGA 1600? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 has a length of 156.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 MG MGA 1600? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 has a width of 57.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 MG MGA 1600 cost when new?A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 cost approximately $2,450 to $2,680 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 MG MGA 1600? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 was offered as a Coupe, Factory Lightweight Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1962 MG MGA 1600 have? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 had Dunlop 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many A 1600 Mark II were produced? A: MG produced 31,501 examples of the A 1600 Mark II from 1960 to 1962.Q: What engine did the 1962 MG MGA 1600 have? A: The engine powering the 1962 MG MGA 1600 was a Inline 4 (1622 cc | 99.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 97 Ft-Lbs (132 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1962 MG MGA 1600 have? A: The 1962 MG MGA 1600 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.