Mark II and Mark II De-Luxe
| Production | 1960–1962 8,719 made |
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| Engine | 1,622 cc (1.6 l) I4 |
The engine size was increased again to 1622 cc by increasing the bore from 75.4 mm (3.0 in) to 76.2 mm (3.0 in) for the 1961 Mark II MGA. The cylinder head was also revised with larger valves and re-engineered combustion chambers. It also had a higher ratio 4:1 rear axle, which made for more relaxed high-speed driving. An inset grille and Morris Mini tail lamps appearing horizontally below the deck lid were the most obvious visual changes. 8,198 Mark II roadsters and 521 coupés were built.
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The inset grille fitted to the 1600 Mark II
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1600 Mark II DeLuxe Roadster, with knock-off steel wheels
As with the 1600 De Luxe, there were also some Mark II De Luxe versions; 290 roadsters and 23 coupés were produced.
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