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MG MGB GT 1.8 (95 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 (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8-liter B-series engine with 95 Hp provides adequate, if not thrilling, performance for the MGB GT. It's a robust and willing engine, perfectly suited for leisurely drives and maintaining period-correct character, but don't expect rapid acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Economy is reasonable for a 1970s 1.8-liter engine, typically offering around 25-30 MPG under gentle driving conditions. It's a practical choice for classic car ownership without excessive running costs.
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 (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1966 |
| End of production: | 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Grand Tourer |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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