What engine is in a 1976 MG Midget?
1493cc engine
In 1976, the Midget got the 1493cc engine out of the Spitfire.
What engine is in a 1978 MG Midget?
The MG Midget is a small two-seater sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979….
| MG Midget | |
|---|---|
| Related | Austin-Healey Sprite |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | MkI: 948 cc A-Series I4 MkII: 1.1L (1098 cc) A-Series I4 MkIII: 1.3L (1275 cc) A-Series I4 MkIV: 1.5L (1493 cc) Standard SC I4 |
| Dimensions |
Are MG Midgets reliable?
The brakes on these little cars are very reliable when in good condition. Drum brakes all round on the early cars, and disc / drum combination on all models from the 1098cc engine onwards. Bad maintenance and worn parts can lead one into thinking that the brakes need up rating.
How much horsepower does a 1978 MG Midget have?
| Engine manufacturer: | Triumph |
|---|---|
| Displacement: | 1493 cm3 / 90.9 cui |
| What power? | |
| Horsepower net: | 37.5 kW / 51 PS / 50 hp (SAE net) |
| / 5000 |
What engine is in a 1979 MG Midget?
1,493cc
For 1979, the U.S.-market Midget had big plastic bumpers, jacked-up ride height (to meet Uncle Sam’s headlight regulations), and the single-carb 1,493cc engines out of the Triumph Spitfire. Fifty horsepower, which was sufficient to make this tiny 1,826-pound car feel a lot quicker than it really was.
What is a 1972 MG Midget worth?
The MG Midget 1972 is priced from $6,700 for Convertible Midget Sports.
What engine is in the MG?
There are two petrol engine options only, and the entry-level is the 1.5-litre four-cylinder model. This engine is only available with a five-speed manual gearbox, and it drives the front wheels as the ZS has no 4×4 option.