The M.G. Midget "T.C." 2-Seater
Engine: 4 cylinders, 66.5 by 90 mm. (1,250 c.c.), 11 R.A.C. h.p.
Gear Ratios: 1st, 17.32 to 1; 2nd, 10.0 to 1; 3rd, 6.92 to 1; top, 5.125 to 1.
Tyres: 4.50 in. by 19 in. Dunlop synthetic.
Weight (in road trim with approx. 3 gall. of fuel, but less occupants): 16 1/2 cwt.
Steering Ratio: 1 5/8th turns, lock to lock.
Fuel Capacity: 13 1/2 gall. (2-3 in reserve).
Performance Data
Acceleration: (mean of two-way runs)
0-50 m.p.h., 16.25 sec.
0-60 m.p.h., 27.25 sec.
s.s. 1/4 mile: 23.45 sec. (mean),
22.0 sec. (best run).
Speed: f.s. 1/4 mile: 63.50 m.p.h. (mean),
65.75 m.p.h. (best run).
Maximum in indirect gears (corrected for speedo. error):
1st: 22.6 m.p.h. at 5,500 r.p.m.
2nd: 39.2 m.p.h. at 5,500 r.p.m.
3rd: 56.6 m.p.h. at 5,500 r.p.m.
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 27 m.p.g.