Model | Total Production |
Surviving |
Production |
M.G. 18/80 Mk I | 502 |
33 |
1928 to 1931 |
Top speed: 85mph |
Prices new: Mk I Chassis £455, 2-seater £520, Tourer £ 525, Speed Model £525, Salonette £565, Saloon £580 |
Engine: 6-cylinder, overhead camshaft |
Capacity: 2468cc. 60 BHP @ 3800RPM |
Bore & stroke: 69mm x 110mm |
Firing order: 153624 |
Ignition: Mk I Coil & Lucas 2 point distributor |
Lubrication: Mains & big ends pressure-fed from oil pump |
Carburettors: Twin SU |
Starter & dynamo: Lucas |
Cooling: Thermosyphon, pump assisted |
Gearbox: 3 speed & reverse |
Clutch: 2 plate cork in oil |
Transmission: Fully enclosed prop-shaft in torque tube |
Final drive: Spiral bevel CWP 4.25:1 ratio |
Wheelbase: 9’ 6” |
Track: 4’ 0” |
Brakes: 12” cable operated, (early cars rod), optional servo. |
Wheels: Rudge Whitworth wire wheels |
Tyres: 475/19 cross-ply |
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