How fast can an MG Midget go?
A car with the 948 cc engine was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1962 and had a top speed of 87.9 mph (141.5 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 18.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of 40.2 miles per imperial gallon (7.03 L/100 km; 33.5 mpg‑US) was recorded.
Is the MG Midget a good car?
There are other reasons the MG Midget makes for an ideal first-time classic car – or one for old hands who want a cheerful car at an affordable price. It enjoys an enthusiastic following, which makes the Midget one of the best served in terms of sourcing spares parts at sensible prices.
Does the MG Midget have overdrive?
Re: Midget Factory Overdrive? There were no factory overdrive transmissions offered for the ’61 to’79 Midgets. There is a Datsun 5-speed trans that will work on the ’61 – ’74 Midgets. However, it requires a fairly expensive conversion kit to install it.
How much HP does an MG Midget have?
How much power does a MG Midget Mk III have? The MG Midget Mk III has 65 PS / 64 bhp / 48 kW.
How much is a 1965 MG Midget worth?
No Reserve: 1965 MG Midget for sale on BaT Auctions – sold for $1,750 on June 20, 2016 (Lot #1,541) | Bring a Trailer.
Are MGB’s reliable?
An MGB will run reliably if you maintain it. It nees tune-ups, oil changes, and “looking over” regularly. Sometimes wires may come loose (a simple fix) or the carbs may come out of tune (ditto) and sometimes they develop little problems of other types.
What is a 1969 MG Midget worth?
The MG Midget 1969 is priced from $6,400 for Convertible Midget Sports.
What happened to the MG Midget’s engine?
Almost 100,000 of these engines were used in the 1973-’80 Spitfires, and nearly as many were used in MG Midgets sold from 1975 and later. Right off the bat, this larger engine delivered more torque than its predecessor. More torque, as we know, helps produce better acceleration numbers. But there were some problems.
Are the carburettors the same on the MGA and midget?
Paul’s tips on how to go about it! NOTE: While the following is written mainly around the MGB, it also applies equally to the MGA and Midget other than remembering that Midgets are a size smaller in the carburettors.
Is it possible to get more power out of an MGB?
Put simply, for a relatively modest outlay, it is possible to extract a useful amount of extra power out of an MGB.