| Production | 1965–1980 125,282 made |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door hatchback coupé |
| Engine | 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,312 mm (91.0 in) |
| Length | 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm (158.2 in) rubber bumper version |
| Width | 1,524 mm (60.0 in) |
| Height | 1,238 mm (48.7 in) 1,295 mm (51.0 in) rubber bumper version |
The fixed-roof MGB GT was introduced in October 1965. Production continued until 1980, though export to the US ceased in 1974. The MGB GT sported a ground-breaking greenhouse designed by Pininfarina and launched the sporty "hatchback" style. By combining the sloping rear window with the rear deck lid, the B GT offered the utility of a station wagon while retaining the style and shape of a coupe. This new configuration was a 2+2 design with a right-angled rear bench seat and far more luggage space than in the roadster. Relatively few components differed, although the MGB GT did receive different suspension springs and anti-roll bars and a different windscreen which was more easily and inexpensively serviceable. Early prototypes such as the MGB Berlinette produced by the Belgian coach builder Jacques Coune utilized a raised windscreen in order to accommodate the fastback.
Acceleration of the GT was slightly slower than that of the roadster due to its increased weight. Top speed improved by 5 mph (8 km/h) to 105 mph (170 km/h) due to better aerodynamics.
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