1974 MG MGB MKIII Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1972 - 1980
Price :	$3,925-$4,325
Weight :	2310 lbs \| 1047.798 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1799 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	79 HP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 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

V 8
Displacement :	3528 cc \| 215.3 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 2900 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 71 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
2 SU Horizontal carburetors

Transmission:
4 Manual All-Synchromesh; floor lever

Handling

1974 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,750
Avg. Household Income :	$13,900
Avg. Home :	$34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 MG MGB MKIII? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 MG MGB MKIII? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII has a length of 159.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 MG MGB MKIII? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII has a width of 59.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 MG MGB MKIII cost when new?A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII cost approximately $3,925 to $4,325 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 MG MGB MKIII? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII was offered as a GT Coupe 2+2, Roadster, V8 Roadster.

Q: What engines did the 1974 MG MGB MKIII have? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 79 HP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 8 (3528 cc | 215.3 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 137 BHP (100.832 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 2900 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1974 MG MGB MKIII have? A: The 1974 MG MGB MKIII had a 4 speed Manual All-Synchromesh; floor lever gearbox.