That's the legacy handed down intact from the 1973 MGB's class predecessors. The long and lean look - the MGB for 1973. Mag-style wheels with radial ply tires are standard, the brushed aluminum trim rims optional. In front, MG-TC that started it all. In back, the contemporary MG that carries the tradition forward. The top goes up when he weather comes down. Beautifully fitted and functional. Rack and pinion steering is the hallmark of a true sports car as is complete instrumentation including electric tachometer, speedometer with trip odometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel gauges. The MGB's earned its stripes and they're yours as an optional feature. Stop confidently with 10.75-inch front disc brakes. The MGB cuts through the wind with its aerodynamic design. The MGB is powered by a 1798 c.c. overhead valve four with twin S.U. carburetors, proven by over a decade of racing experience. Ochre, a new interior color, is standard with Black Tulip. Teal Blue and Green Mallard. A solid-stale AM or AM/FM radio is optional. The pattern on the new shift knob says it all - four speed all synchromesh transmission. Headquarters for the action: reclining bucket seats, fresh air vents, center console and lockable glove box. Navy interior is standard with Damask Red, Blaze, Harvest Gold, Limeflower, Glacier White and Bronze Yellow. Locking trunk with automatic lid support and interior courtesy light.
Horsepower @5,350 rpm
Max Speed (mph)
0-60 mph (sec)
Sports car history in America starts with the MG marque. From East to West, the challenges of twisting country lanes and cliff-hanging roads were met and conquered by the classic MG-TC. And the spirited performance that characterized the TC remains intact in the 1973 MG MGB. You still experience the quick response. The built-in flexibility. And the comfortable sense of sureness and control. That's what the MG-TC was all about. That's what the 1973 MGB is all about. And that's why it is the reigning SCCA Class E National Champion.
MG long ago established the criteria of what makes a sports car go: uncompromised performance and quick handling. And today, as the SCCA National Champion in its class; the MGB maintains its lead.
4-cylinder, in-line, overhead valve. 5-bearing counter-balanced crankshaft. Exhaust and evaporative emission-control.
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Bore | 3.16in |
| Bore | 3.5in |
| Displacement | 1798cc |
| Horsepower (SAE) | 78.5 bhp @5,350 rpm |
| Torque (SAE) | 94 lb/ft @3,000 rpm |
| Carburetion | Twin 1.5in SU HIF 4 semi-downdraght |
| Fuel Pump | High Pressure SU Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 gallons |
Four-speed all synchromesh with optional electrically controlled overdrive for third and fourth gears.
| Clutch | Diaphram type Borg & Beck 8 in with hydraulic actuation. |
| Rear Axle | Three-quarter floating with hypoid final reduction gears. |
| Ratio | 3.909:1 |
| Overall gear ratios | Standard | Overdrive |
| Reverse | 12.99:1 | - |
| First | 13.46:1 | - |
| Second | 8.47:1 | - |
| Third | 5.40:1 | 4.43:1 |
| Fourth | 3.91:1 | 3.20:1 |
Direct rack and pinion. Steering Wheel: 15.5 in. diameter alloy spoke, bound rim. Energy-absorbing steering column.
Four-speed all synchromesh with optional electrically controlled overdrive for third and fourth gears.
| Front | Independent, coll sorings and wishbone-type links with hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. |
| Rear | Semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. |
Dual hydraulic braking systems.
| Front | 10.75in diameter disc brakes. |
| Rear | 10in diameter drum brakes. |
Roadstyle wheels, 14in diameter, fitted with 155 x 14 radial ply tires.
Four-speed all synchromesh with optional electrically controlled overdrive for third and fourth gears.
| Max Speed | 102.9 mph |
| Acceleration | 0-60 mph - 13.7 sec. |
| Standard quarter mile | 19.0 sec |
| Road speed at 1,000 rpm in top gear. Standard gearbox | 18 mph |
| Road speed at 1,000 rpm in top gear. Overdrive gearbox | 22 mph |
Negative ground 12v system. Twin 6-volt batteries mounted in balanced position. 60 amp/hr. Alternator with solid-state regulator. Electric 3-blade winshield wiper system. 2 speed. Electric windshield washers. Twin backup lights. Twin windtone horns controlled in centre steering wheel. Emergency flashing warning lights. Heater/defroster with high-speed blower and face-level fresh-air ventilation.
Speedometer with trip odometer. Electric tachometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel guages. Ignition, brake pressure, and high beam warning lights. Map reading, side door-operated courtesy light. Manual choke. All instruments and switches set in no-glare, padded dash, Rheodtab-type panel light switch.
Steel mono-construction. Locking trunk with automatic lid support. Automatic trunk light. Curved laminated windshield. Full positive anti-burst door latches. Roll-up windows and hinged front vents. Waterproof, floding top. Mirrors: exterior adjustable; interior adjustable day-night type. Lighted side markers front and rear. Rubber insert bumper overriders front and rear.
Padded sunvisors. Reclining washable ambia bucket seats with adjustable head restraints. Safety 3-point seat belts. Centre console. Cigarette lighter and ashtray. Map pocket. lockable glove box. Fitted carpeting with rubber floor mats. Sill kick plates. Gearshif gaiter.
Whitehall radial-ply tires. Dunlop 60-spoke centre-lock wire wheels. Wheel trim rims. Overdrive. Removable hard-top. Tonneau cover. Solid-state AM or AM/FM radio. Electric clock. Luggage rack (ski adapters available). Chrome plated grille guard. Striping kit. Wood gearshift knob, rubber floor mats, and a full range of other sports car accessories. Optional Racing Equipment: a full line of approved competition parts.
| Front seat head room | 37" |
| Front seat cushion depth | 19" |
| Front seat squab height above cushion | 21" |
| Front seat cushion height above floor | 9" |
| Steering wheel to squab max | 22 1/2" |
| Steering wheel to squab min | 14 1/2" |
| Steering wheel to cushion | 6 1/2" |
| Front seat leg reach max | 46" |
| Front seat leg reach min | 36 1/2" |
| Trunk height | 16 1/2" |
| Trunk depth | 29 1/2" |
| Trunk width | 57" |
| Front seat cushion width individual | 18" |
| Front seat cushion width overall | 44" |
| Width between front doors max | 50 1/2" |
| Shoulder width over front seat | 46" |
| Wheelbase | 91" |
| Overall height | 49 1/2" |
| Overall width | 59 1/2" |
| Overall length with over-riders | 153" |
| Front door entry width | 30" |
| Track at front | 49 1/2" |
| Track at rear | 49 1/2" |
| Turning circle | 32 ft |
| Ground clearance | 5" |
| Weight (approx) | 1920 lb |
