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1939 MG TB Midget

1939 MG TB Midget

1939 MG TB Midget

In 1939 MG refitted their T-Series with the famous XPAG engine. Only 400 examples were made until the onset of war.

With very few changes the model was revived in the post-war era as the TC.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
type Series Production Car
built at Abingdon, England
production 400
predeccesor 1936 MG TA Midget
succeccesor 1947 MG TC
engine MPJG Inline-4
fuel feed Twin SU
wheel type 19×2.5 Wire Wheels
front tires 19×4.5 Dunlop
rear tires 19×4.5 Dunlop
front brakes 9-Inch Drums
rear brakes 9-Inch Drums
f suspension Luvax Shock Absorbers
r suspension Luvax Shock Absorbers
curb weight 770 kg / 1698 lbs
wheelbase 2388 mm / 94 in
front track 1143 mm / 45 in
length 139.5 mm / 5.5 in
width 56 mm / 2.2 in
height 53 mm / 2.1 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
tran clutch Single Plate
gear ratios 3.715:1, 2.2:1, 1.42:1, 1:1
top speed ~128.72 kph / 80 mph
combined fuel econ eu 7.84 L/100 km or 30 mpg-us