| Production | 1962–1980 399,070 made |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| 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 | 1,219 mm (48.0 in) 1,295 mm (51.0 in) rubber bumper version |
The roadster was the first of the MGB range to be produced. The body was a pure two-seater but a small rear seat was a rare option at one point. By making better use of space the MGB was able to offer more passenger and luggage accommodation than the earlier MGA while being 3 inches (75 mm) shorter overall. The suspension was also softer, giving a smoother ride, and the larger engine gave a slightly higher top speed. The four-speed gearbox was an uprated version of the one used in the MGA with an optional (electrically activated) overdrive transmission. Wheel diameter dropped from 15 to 14 inches (360 mm).
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