Mg Mga 1600 (1959-60)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 75.416mm x 88.9mm
Displacement
1588cc
Firing order
1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
50 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Twin SU H4
Standard No. 6
Richer CC
Weaker 4

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.015″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.015″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Pulley and longest pointer, timing wheels
Intake valve opens 16° BTDC (TDC at 0.060″ clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.024″ – 0.026″
Ignition timing indication
Pulley and pointer
Ignition timing
6° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg & Beck 8″ dia. hydraulically operated
Clutch linings
Wound yarn

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed disc brakes (front); drums (rear)
Brake linings
Pads Capex 4; drum lining Don 24

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In Nil
Camber 1° pos. to ½° neg on full bump
Caster angle
King pin angle 9° to 10½° on full bump