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Manufacturer: MG Class: F Model: MGA (1600) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe and Roadster Dry Weight: 2013 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line Bore & stroke ..... 75.39mm x 88.9mm Capacity .......... 1588 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.3:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1-1/8" dia; Exhaust 1-3/16" x 1-3/16" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 10 oz 8 drms Timing data: Intake .... Open 5° BTDC, Close 45° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.35" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.5" Exhaust ... 1.281" Valve spring ...... Outer 60.5 lbs, Inner 30 lbs (fitted) Carburation ....... Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.637 2.45 2 2.215 1.62 3 1.373 1.268 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.55, 4.8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 94" Track dimension, front ...... 47.5" Track dimension, rear ....... 48.75" Shock absorber .............. Lever Arm Steering ratio .............. 13.9:1 Brakes ...................... Front: Disc (Pad area=21.6" sq) Rear: Drum (Lining area=65.48" sq) Tire size ................... 5.60 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MG camshaft (1H.603) Exhaust valves (1H.1025) Oil cooler kit (ARH.113) Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112) Wire wheels (AHH.8000/8001) 20 gal fuel tank (AHH.5496) 17 gal fuel tank Disc brakes on rear wheels Double fuel pump 15 gal fuel tank (AHH.5863) Anti-roll bar Inlet manifold (AEH.200) 1-3/4" Carburators (AVC.780) 9.25:1 pistons (12H.173) Connecting rods (AEH.642 or 644) Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457) Limited slip differential (HAC.24)