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Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"...

To: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>, MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"...
From: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:43:44 -0500
Skye:

Data for the MGA twin cam from the December 1958 issue of
"Sports Illustrated."  SI felt the car wasn't performing as
it should so later they did a complete rebuild with Hambro's
permission.  According to a seat of the pants test
afterward, the car was faster and more responsive.  So the
data below could probably be bettered with a carefully tuned
and assembled engine, but still stock.

Production: 2111

MGA twin cam
BHP: 107@6500 RPm
Torque: ?
Lb/Hp: ?
0-60 MPH:  9.7 sec.
0-70 MPH: 12.9 sec.
1/4 mile: 18.8 sec. & 85.0 MPH
top speed: ?
BHP@3000: ?
MPG: 23 at a constant 60 MPH

>From Road & Track:
BHP: 108@6700
Torque: 104@4500
Lb./BHP 23.0
0-60 MPH:   9.9
0-90 MPH:  27.0
1/4 mile: 18.1 sec & 80 MPH
top speed:  115
BHP@3000: ?
MPG:  24

>From MG's sales brochure graph
BHP@3000 RPM:  53.5 BHP

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