These are standard specifications for the 1979 MG MGB MKIV, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1980 |
| Price : | $5,650 |
| Weight : | 2340 lbs | 1061.406 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 63 BHP (46 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 Zenith 175CD5T carburetor | |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.3:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.21:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.40:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1979 : | 26,025 |
| Total 1979 MGB MKIV production : | 16,860 |
| 1979 MG MGB MKIV | |
Handling
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 MG MGB MKIV?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 MG MGB MKIV? A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV has a wheelbase size of 81.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 MG MGB MKIV? A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV has a length of 158.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 MG MGB MKIV? A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV has a width of 59.89 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 MG MGB MKIV cost when new?A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV had a base price of approximately $5,650 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 MG MGB MKIV? A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1979? A: MG produced 26,025 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 MGB MKIVs were produced? A: MG produced 16,860 examples of the MGB MKIV in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 MG MGB MKIV have? A: The engine powering the 1979 MG MGB MKIV was a Inline 4 (1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 63 BHP (46 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 MG MGB MKIV have? A: The 1979 MG MGB MKIV had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.