MG Midget Mk I-Mk III 948 Roadster
34 kW46 PS46 hp72 Nm1961–1962
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- Power
- 34 kW 46 PS · 46 hp
- Torque
- 72 Nm 53 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 735 kg
- Top speed
- 141 km/h
- Length
- 3,480 mm
- Displacement
- 948 cm³
The MG Midget Mk I-Mk III 0.9 948 (46 bhp) produces 34 kW (46 PS) and 72 Nm of torque from a 0.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a roadster. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the Midget Mk I-Mk III 0.9 948 (46 bhp)'s drive to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 4 versions of the Midget Mk I-Mk III; the range-topping 1.3 Mk III 1275 (65 bhp) (48 kW) has 41% more power. According to our catalog data, the Midget Mk I-Mk III 0.9 948 (46 bhp) reaches 141 km/h, weighs 735 kg and offers 63 PS per tonne.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cm³ 0.9 l · 58 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 34 kW 46 PS · 46 hp |
| Torque | 72 Nm 53 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 141 km/h 88 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,480 mm 137.0 in |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,032 mm 80.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 735 kg 1,620 lb |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1961–1962 |
| Generation | Midget Mk I-Mk III (1961–1974) |
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