These are standard specifications for the 1972 MG MGB, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever; all synchro
Chassis # GHN5UC 286454G
Engine # 11461
Chassis # GHN5UC261968G
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Auction entries : 1
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Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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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| Fuel Capacity : | 14.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,610 |
| Weight : | 2190 lbs | 993.367 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 14.0 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 MG MGB?
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.