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MG MGB GT 1.8 (92 Hp)
Overall Rating
MG MGB:
The MGB is a two-door sports car which was manufactured from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation and marketed under the MG marque. It was announced and its details first published on 19 September 1962. Introduced as a four-cylinder soft-top roadster, later variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé , the six-cylinder sports car and coupé MGC , and the eight-cylinder 2+2 coupé, the MGB GT V8....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GT Overview:
MG MGB (GT). A luxury car designed for high-speed and long-distance driving with comfort. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The MG MGB GT was produced long before Euro NCAP testing began. As a classic car from the 1970s, it lacks modern safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering minimal occupant protection by contemporary standards.
1.8 (92 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar to the 95 Hp variant, the 92 Hp 1.8-liter engine offers modest performance. The slight power difference is barely noticeable in real-world driving, providing a charming but not particularly fast experience. It's reliable and easy to maintain.
Fuel Economy
Fuel efficiency is comparable to the 95 Hp version, offering decent returns for its age and displacement. It's an economical choice for a classic, though modern standards will find it thirsty.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless classic British sports car styling
- • Engaging and direct driving experience
- • Relatively simple mechanics, easy to maintain for enthusiasts
- • Strong club support and parts availability
- • The V8 model offers genuinely strong performance for its era
- • Practical GT body style with a usable boot
Cons:
- • Prone to rust, especially in sills and floorpans
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Lack of refinement compared to modern cars (noise, vibration, harshness)
- • Original 1.8 engines can feel underpowered by modern standards
- • Electrical system can be temperamental if not well-maintained
- • Interior comfort is basic and can be cramped for taller drivers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabrio: 1962 - 1980).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | MG |
| Model: | MGB |
| Generation: | GT |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (92 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1966 |
| End of production: | 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Grand Tourer |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 92 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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