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| Production | 1955–1959 58,750 made |
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| Engine | 1,489 cc (1.5 l) I4 |
The 1489 cc engine produced 68 hp (51 kW) at first, but was soon uprated to 72 hp (54 kW). Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes were used on all wheels. A coupé version was also produced, bringing the total production of standard MGAs to 58,750.
An early open car tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1955 had a top speed of 97.8 mph (157.4 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 16.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of 26.7 miles per imperial gallon (10.6 L/100 km; 22.2 mpg) was recorded. The test car cost £844 including taxes.
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1958 MG MGA roadster (North America)
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MGA 1500 from rear quarter
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MG MGA with pressed steel wheels (North America)
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