These are standard specifications for the 1972 MG Midget, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1974 |
| Price : | $2,525 |
| Weight : | 1510 lbs | 684.924 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 15.3 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 19.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 92 mph | 148.028 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 55 BHP (40.112 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 67 Ft-Lbs (91 NM) @ 3250 RPM |
| Bore : | 70.6 mm | 2.78 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.3 mm | 3.201 in. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 12.5:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 7.5:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.3:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.9:1 |
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1972 : | 31,584 |
| Midget MkIII Production (1966-1974) : | 99,896 |
| 1972 MG Midget | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V208000 |
| Notes | CAMPAIGN NO B149.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES INVOLVED MAY FAIL TO MEET THE 24'MINIMUM HEADLAMP HEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDNO.108.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MODIFYING WHERE NECESSARY TO MEETSTANDARD REQUIREMENTS.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 MG Midget?
Q: How fast is the 1972 MG Midget? A: The 1972 MG Midget has a top speed of 92 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 MG Midget? A: The 1972 MG Midget has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 MG Midget? A: The 1972 MG Midget has a length of 137.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 MG Midget? A: The 1972 MG Midget has a width of 54.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 MG Midget cost when new?A: The 1972 MG Midget had a base price of approximately $2,525 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 MG Midget? A: The 1972 MG Midget was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1972? A: MG produced 31,584 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many Midget MkIII were produced? A: MG produced 99,896 examples of the Midget MkIII from 1966 to 1974.Q: What engine did the 1972 MG Midget have? A: The engine powering the 1972 MG Midget was a Inline 4 (1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 55 BHP (40.112 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 67 Ft-Lbs (91 NM) @ 3250 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 MG Midget have? A: The 1972 MG Midget had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.