These are standard specifications for the 1975 MG MGB, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever; all-synchro , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1980 |
| Price : | $4,355 |
| Weight : | 2290 lbs | 1038.727 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 63 BHP (46 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 86 Ft-Lbs (117 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 | |
| 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 | |
4 Manual Floor lever; all-synchro , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.412:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.112:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.433:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total MG Production for 1975 : | 27,946 |
| 1975 MG MGB | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.3 in | 4021 mm. |
| Width : | 59.9 in | 1521 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.1 in | 2314 mm. |
| Front Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.8 in | 1264 mm. |
Roadster
| Weight : | 2430 lbs | 1102.229 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.3 in | 4021 mm. |
| Width : | 59.9 in | 1521 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.1 in | 2314 mm. |
| Front Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.8 in | 1264 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs with anti-roll bar and lever shock absorbers Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf psrings, anti-roll bar and lever shock absorbers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 165SR14 radial |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Whitewall tires |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Painted center-lock wire |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19750601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V089000 |
| Summary | THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE AND, IF THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1975 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $4,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $14,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $39,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.44 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1975 MG MGB?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1975 MG MGB? A: The 1975 MG MGB has a wheelbase size of 91.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1975 MG MGB? A: The 1975 MG MGB has a length of 158.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1975 MG MGB? A: The 1975 MG MGB has a width of 59.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1975 MG MGB cost when new?A: The 1975 MG MGB had a base price of approximately $4,355 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1975 MG MGB? A: The 1975 MG MGB was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1975 MG MGB have? A: The 1975 MG MGB had 165SR14 radial tires.Q: How many vehicles did MG produce in 1975? A: MG produced 27,946 automobiles in 1975.Q: What engines did the 1975 MG MGB have? A: The 1975 MG MGB had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 63 BHP (46 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 86 Ft-Lbs (117 NM) @ 2500 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 transmissions did the 1975 MG MGB have? A: The 1975 MG MGB had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor lever; all-synchro, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive.