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Manufacturer:	MG					Class: F
Model:		MGA (1600)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Coupe and Roadster
	Dry Weight: 2013 lbs
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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
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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
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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
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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)