1972 MG MGB Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1972 - 1980
Price :	$3,325-$3,610
Weight :	1925 lbs \| 873.165 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	13.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	104 mph \| 167.336 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1798 cc \| 109.7 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	79 BHP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	80.3 mm \| 3.16 in.
Stroke :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 SU Semi-Downdraft carburetors

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever; all synchro

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
1972 MG MGB

Dimension(s)

Roadster

Chassis # GHN5UC 286454G
Engine # 11461

Chassis # GHN5UC261968G
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	153.2 in \| 3891 mm.
Width :	59.9 in \| 1521 mm.
Height :	49.5 in \| 1257 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.0 in \| 2311 mm.
Front Track :	49.3 in \| 1251 mm.
Rear Track :	49.3 in \| 1251 mm.

GT Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,610
Weight :	2190 lbs \| 993.367 kg
Fuel Capacity :	14.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	153.2 in \| 3891 mm.
Width :	59.9 in \| 1521 mm.
Height :	49.5 in \| 1257 mm.
Wheelbase :	91.0 in \| 2311 mm.
Front Track :	49.3 in \| 1251 mm.
Rear Track :	49.3 in \| 1251 mm.
Tires :	165x14 Radial

Handling

Suspension
Front : Wishbones and coil springs with lever shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and hydraulic shock abosrbers

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	165x14 Radial

Recall

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer	JAGUAR CARS
Mfr Report Date	19710801
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V010000
Notes	BRITISH LEYLAND CAMPAIGN NO A140.POSSIBILITY THAT GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORLOCKING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT MEET REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NO.201.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING LOCK ASSEMBLY IFNECESSARY.)

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 MGB? A: The 1972 MG MGB has a top speed of 104 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 MG MGB? A: The 1972 MG MGB has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 MG MGB? A: The 1972 MG MGB has a length of 153.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 MG MGB? A: The 1972 MG MGB has a width of 59.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 MG MGB cost when new?A: The 1972 MG MGB cost approximately $3,325 to $3,610 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 MG MGB? A: The 1972 MG MGB was offered as a GT Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1972 MG MGB have? A: The 1972 MG MGB had 165x14 Radial tires.

Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1972? A: MG produced 31,584 automobiles in 1972.

Q: What engine did the 1972 MG MGB have? A: The engine powering the 1972 MG MGB was a Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 79 BHP (57.776 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1972 MG MGB have? A: The 1972 MG MGB had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever; all synchro gearbox.