1972 MG Midget Specifications

Specifications

1967 1968 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

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

Transmission:
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.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1972 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,800
Avg. Home :	$27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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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.