These are standard specifications for the 1978 MG Midget MK IV, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever; all-synchro
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1979 |
| Price : | $4,490 |
| Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 50 BHP (36.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 67 Ft-Lbs (91 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 Zenith CD4 carburetor | |
4 Manual Floor lever; all-synchro
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.412:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.112:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.433:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1978 : | 26,656 |
| Midget 1500 Production (1974-1979) : | 72,185 |
| 1978 MG Midget MK IV | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 9,385 |
Handling
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 MG Midget MK IV FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 MG Midget MK IV?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 MG Midget MK IV? A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 MG Midget MK IV? A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV has a length of 141.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 MG Midget MK IV? A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV has a width of 54.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 MG Midget MK IV cost when new?A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV had a base price of approximately $4,490 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 MG Midget MK IV? A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1978? A: MG produced 26,656 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many Midget 1500 were produced? A: MG produced 72,185 examples of the Midget 1500 from 1974 to 1979.Q: What engine did the 1978 MG Midget MK IV have? A: The engine powering the 1978 MG Midget MK IV was a Inline 4 (1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 50 BHP (36.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 67 Ft-Lbs (91 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 MG Midget MK IV have? A: The 1978 MG Midget MK IV had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever; all-synchro gearbox.