1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel body on box-section steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1960 - 1962
Price :	$2,445-$2,670
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	13.3 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	19 seconds.
Top Speed :	100 mph \| 160.9 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1588 cc \| 96.9 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 75 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	8.3:1
Main Bearings :	3
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 SU Semi-Downdraft carburetors

Transmission:
4 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	15.652:1
2nd Gear :	9.52:1
3rd Gear :	5.908:1
4th Gear :	4.3:1

Production Figures

A 1600 Mark II Production (1960-1962) :	31,501
1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI

Dimension(s)

Roadster

Chassis # 89089
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Chassis # GHN2/102947
Engine # 16GC-U-H4513
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Chassis # G-HNL/99496
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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 # GHD 100148
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Engine # EX178/43
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Exterior
Price :	$2,670
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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 Rear : Rigid axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Dunlop 5.60x15
Wheels :	4Jx15 Well Base; 4-Stud Steel Disc

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: How fast is the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI has a top speed of 100 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI has a length of 156.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI has a width of 57.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI cost when new?A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI cost approximately $2,445 to $2,670 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI have? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI had Dunlop 5.60x15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI have? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI had 4Jx15 Well Base; 4-Stud Steel Disc wheels.

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 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI have? A: The engine powering the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI was a Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI have? A: The 1961 MG MGA 1600 MKI had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.