Brochure setting out the specification of the MGBGTV8 published by Austin Morris Group of BL in July 1973. (Publication No 3023)



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SPECIFICATION

ENGINE: Eight cylinder, 90° "V" configuration, o.h.v. Five bearing, counterbalanced crankshaft, bore 3.5 in (88.9 mm). Stroke 2.8 in (71.12 mm). Capacity 3,528cc (215.4 cu in), 137 bhp at 5,000 rev/min. Maximum torque 193 lbf. ft at 2,900 rev/min. Compression ratio 8.25:1. Full-flow oil filtration with renewable element. Oil cooler. Pressurised cooling system with two thermostatically controlled, electrically driven fans.

FUEL SYSTEM: a Twin SU type HIF6 carburettors, SU electric fuel pump. Tank capacity 12 gallons (54.6 litres).

CLUTCH: Diaphragm spring 9½ in (0.24 m) diameter.

GEARBOX: Four speed all synchromesh. Central remote controlled gear change lever. Ratios: first 3.138, second 1.974, third 1.259, fourth 1.000, and reverse 2.819:1.

OVERDRIVE: Electrically controlled from switch on steering column. Ratio in top gear 0.82:1.

FINAL DRIVE: Hypoid bevel crown wheel and pinion. Overall ratios: first 9.634, second 6.059, third 3.864, fourth 3.070, overdrive fourth 2.517, and reverse 8.656:1.

STEERING: Rack and pinion.

SUSPENSION: Front: independent by coil springs and wishbone-type links, controlled by hydraulic dampers and anti roll bar. Rear: semi-elliptic springs controlled by hydraulic dampers.

BRAKES: Hydraulic with servo assistance. 10.75 in (27.3 cm) diameter discs at front. 10 in (25.4 cm) diameter drums at rear.

ROAD WHEELS: Cast aluminium alloy with chromed steel rims 175 HR-14 radial ply tyres.

ELECTRICAL: Twin 6-volt batteries; alternator; twin reversing lamps; twin horns; multi-purpose lever on right-hand of steering column controls headlamp flashers, dip-switch and self-cancelling direction flashers; lever on the left-hand of steering column controls electric windscreen washer, two speed windscreen wipers and overdrive. Front compartment courtesy lamp; rear compartment courtesy lamp; electrically heated rear window; cigar lighter; combined ignition/starter switch incorporating steering column lock.

INSTRUMENTS: Speedometer with trip and total mileage recorder; warning lamps to indicate flashers working, alternator not charging, headlamp high beam position, and heated backlight on; electric impulse tachometer; oil pressure, fuel and water temperature gauges.

COACHWORK: Twin-door, two-seater GT Coupe of all steel mono-construction; adjustable seats with rake-adjusting squabs and head restraints; full-width corded nylon seat facings with vinyl trim on non-wearing parts; occasional rear seating; curved laminated tinted safety glass windscreen; fully winding tinted door windows with hinged quarter lights; tinted rear window; windscreen washer; wide, front hinged doors fitted with armrests and anti-burst locks; flush fitting interior handles; front and rear bumpers with over-riders; anti-dazzle driving mirror; fresh-air type heater; face-level ventilation; map pocket; ashtray. Provision for fitting radio. Factory fitted automatic front seat belts are supplied at extra cost on all Home Market models.

EXPORT SPECIFICATION: To suit overseas market requirements the following production alternatives to the above specification are available at no extra cost. Right or left-hand steering, Km/h speedometer. Lighting equipment to suit export requirements. Optional equipment at extra cost: Radio.

SELECTED ACCESSORIES and special tuning kits are available from your Distributor or Dealer.

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