Mg Mgb and Mgb V8 Information

Produced by British Leyland, the MGA’ssolution for a lot of drivers.
replacement, the MGB, became the number oneThe MGB GT V8 was introduced in 1973,
selling sports car with an extremely sleek design.powered by the Rover V8, thus the MGB GT V8
Rapid sales saw the MGB, initially a soft top,was a much powerful variation, and was capable
released as GT and GT V8 versions. The 1800ccof very respectable performance figures. Top
4 cylinder engine was quick for its day, capable ofspeed of 125 mph, and going 0-60mph around the
reaching 0-60mph in eleven seconds and producing8 second mark.
just under 100hp. Due to advances in production,During the successful MGB production there was
such as the monocoque chassis, MGB was able tothe release of the mk2 and mk3 MGB. These
produce a lighter model compared to the rivals ofnew variations saw slight tweaks to the original
the day, such as the Triumph’s. Coupled withMGB model, mainly small changes to the exterior
the advances in performance was the progress insuch as the grille, bumper, and windscreen wipers.
the MGB safety features, including the firstA more notable introduction was that of the
crumple zones.MGB’s sister, the MG MGB. The MGB was
The MGB GT was a hard top version released inpowered by a 2.9L 6 cylinder engine, capable of
1965. Although the rear of the car was limitedreaching close to 120mph and output just under
due to the use of a small bench instead of full150hp, which made it a much powerful alternative
seats, the hard top was said to have betterto the popular MGB. Slight changes were made to
handling and higher top speed due to a more rigidthe exterior of the MGB, most noted was the
chassis and better aerodynamics. Being one of thelarger wheels and power bulge on the bonnet.
first ever hatchbacks, the MGB GT was popularThe once very popular sports car ceased
due to its versatile nature. The rear spaceproduction in 1980 due to slowing sale figures.
offered a large flat luggage area due to theRead more MG Classic Car Information &
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