1973 MG B Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 MG B, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unitary construction
Production Years for Series : 1972 - 1980
Price : $3,325-$3,610
Weight : 1925 lbs | 873.165 kg
Inline 4
Displacement : 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.
Power : 79 BHP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 80.3 mm | 3.16 in.
Stroke : 89.0 mm | 3.504 in.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
2 SU Semi-Downdraft carburetors
Transmission:
4 Manual

Total MG Production for 1973 : 31,991
1973 MG B

Roadster

Roadster
Roadster
Roadster
Chassis # GHN5UD313423G
Roadster
Roadster
Roadster
Roadster
Fuel Capacity : 14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 153.2 in | 3891 mm.
Width : 59.9 in | 1521 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 91.0 in | 2311 mm.
Front Track : 49.3 in | 1251 mm.
Rear Track : 49.3 in | 1251 mm.

GT Coupe

GT Coupe
GT Coupe
Price : $3,610
Weight : 2195 lbs | 995.635 kg
Fuel Capacity : 14.0 Gal
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 153.2 in | 3891 mm.
Width : 59.9 in | 1521 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 91.0 in | 2311 mm.
Front Track : 49.3 in | 1251 mm.
Rear Track : 49.3 in | 1251 mm.

Suspension
Front : Wishbones adn coil springs with anti-roll bar and hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 155x14 radial
Wheels : Rostyle or center-lock wire

Optional Tires
Tires : 165x14 radial

1973 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $12,900
Avg. Home : $32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 MG B? A: The 1973 MG B has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 MG B? A: The 1973 MG B has a length of 153.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 MG B? A: The 1973 MG B has a width of 59.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 MG B cost when new?A: The 1973 MG B cost approximately $3,325 to $3,610 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 MG B? A: The 1973 MG B was offered as a GT Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1973 MG B have? A: The 1973 MG B had 155x14 radial tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1973 MG B have? A: The 1973 MG B had Rostyle or center-lock wire wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1973? A: MG produced 31,991 automobiles in 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 MG B have? A: The engine powering the 1973 MG B was a Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 79 BHP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 MG B have? A: The 1973 MG B had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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