These are standard specifications for the 1959 MG MGA, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor-lever close ratio
Chassis # YD3/1430
Chassis # HDT43/46435
Engine # 16G-BU-H/19580
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Chassis # YD3/734
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Chassis # YD3734
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Chassis # YD3-1721
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Chassis # YD3/1841
Engine # YD3/1841
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Chassis # YD3/1841
Engine # 16GB/U/1536
Chassis # YD31973
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on box-section steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,460-$3,640 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 14.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 160 km/h | 99.44 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1489 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 72 HP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 77 Ft-Lbs (105 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 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 | |
| Inline 4 | chain drive | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 108 BHP (79.488 KW) @ 6700 RPM |
| Torque : | 104 Ft-Lbs (141 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 SU H6 Semi-Downdraft carburetors | |
4 Manual Floor-lever close ratio
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 15.652:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 9.52:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.908:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 4.3:1 |
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1959 : | 17,693 |
| A 1500 Production (1955-1959) : | 58,750 |
| 1959 MG MGA | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # YD3/1430
Chassis # HDT43/46435
Engine # 16G-BU-H/19580
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Chassis # YD3/734
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Chassis # YD3734
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| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.7 in | 1237 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Sebring Coupe
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.7 in | 1237 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.7 in | 1237 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Twin-Cam Roadster
Chassis # YD3-1721
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Chassis # YD3/1841
Engine # YD3/1841
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Chassis # YD3/1841
Engine # 16GB/U/1536
Chassis # YD31973
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| Price : | $3,320 |
| Weight : | 2185 lbs | 991.099 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.7 in | 1237 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Twin-Cam Coupe
| Price : | $3,640 |
| Weight : | 2250 lbs | 1020.583 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 12.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.9 in | 1217 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.7 in | 1237 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; twin 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, four-stud steel disc |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 MG MGA?
Q: How fast is the 1959 MG MGA? A: The 1959 MG MGA has a top speed of 160 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 MG MGA? A: The 1959 MG MGA has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 MG MGA? A: The 1959 MG MGA has a length of 156.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 MG MGA? A: The 1959 MG MGA has a width of 58.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 MG MGA cost when new?A: The 1959 MG MGA cost approximately $2,460 to $3,640 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 MG MGA? A: The 1959 MG MGA was offered as a Coupe, Roadster, Sebring Coupe, Twin-Cam Coupe, Twin-Cam Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1959 MG MGA have? A: The 1959 MG MGA had Dunlop 5.60x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1959 MG MGA have? A: The 1959 MG MGA had 4Jx15 well-base, four-stud steel disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1959? A: MG produced 17,693 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many A 1500 were produced? A: MG produced 58,750 examples of the A 1500 from 1955 to 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 MG MGA have? A: The 1959 MG MGA had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1489 cc | 90.9 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 72 HP (52.992 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 77 Ft-Lbs (105 NM) @ 3500 RPM Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 108 BHP (79.488 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 104 Ft-Lbs (141 NM) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1959 MG MGA have? A: The 1959 MG MGA had a 4 speed Manual Floor-lever close ratio gearbox.