1970 MG Midget Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1974 |
| Price : | $2,300 |
| Weight : | 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 14.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 97 mph | 156.073 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 62 BHP (45.632 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 70.6 mm | 2.78 in. |
| Stroke : | 81.3 mm | 3.201 in. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1970 : | 32,020 |
| Midget MkIII Production (1966-1974) : | 99,896 |
| 1970 MG Midget | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V097000 |
| Notes | BRITISH LEYLAND CAMPAIGN NO A130.POSSIBILITY THAT IF FRONT B RAKE SYSTEMFAILS IN DUAL-BRAKING SYSTEMS, REAR BRAKE SYSTEM M AY NOT OPERATE AT FULLEFFICIENCY, THEREBY INCREASING VEHICLE- STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLYAFFECTING SAFETY IN HANDLING VE HICLE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING MASTER CYLINDERPUSH ROD.) |
Data updated June 2024
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 MG Midget?
Q: How fast is the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a top speed of 97 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a length of 137.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a width of 54.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 MG Midget cost when new?A: The 1970 MG Midget had a base price of approximately $2,300 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1970? A: MG produced 32,020 automobiles in 1970.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 1970 MG Midget have? A: The engine powering the 1970 MG Midget was a Inline 4 (1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 62 BHP (45.632 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 MG Midget have? A: The 1970 MG Midget had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a top speed of 97 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a length of 137.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget has a width of 54.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 MG Midget cost when new?A: The 1970 MG Midget had a base price of approximately $2,300 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1970 MG Midget? A: The 1970 MG Midget was a Roadster.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1970? A: MG produced 32,020 automobiles in 1970.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 1970 MG Midget have? A: The engine powering the 1970 MG Midget was a Inline 4 (1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 62 BHP (45.632 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 MG Midget have? A: The 1970 MG Midget had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. - 1970 MG Midget Menu
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