MG Midget TD

MG T-type
MG TA Midget
Overview
Manufacturer	MG (Morris, later BMC)
Production	1936–1955
Assembly	Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94 in (2,388 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	MG PB
Successor	MGA

MG TA Midget
1939 TA open 2-seater
Overview
Production	1936–1939
Body and chassis
Body style	open 2-seater / roadster Airline coupé Tickford drophead coupé.
Powertrain
Engine	1,292 cc (1.3 L) MPJG type I4
Dimensions
Length	140 in (3,556 mm)
Width	56 in (1,422 mm)

MG TB Midget
1939 open 2-seater
Overview
Production	1939–1940
Body and chassis
Body style	open 2-seater / roadster Tickford drophead coupé
Powertrain
Engine	1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4
Dimensions
Length	140 in (3,556 mm)
Width	56 in (1,422 mm)

MG TC Midget
1947 TC
Overview
Production	1945–1950
Body and chassis
Body style	open 2-seater / roadster
Powertrain
Engine	1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4 ohv
Dimensions
Length	140 in (3,556 mm)
Width	56 in (1,422 mm)
Height	53 in (1,300 mm)

MG TD Midget
1953 TD
Overview
Production	1950–1953
Body and chassis
Body style	open 2-seater / roadster
Powertrain
Engine	1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94 in (2,388 mm)
Length	145 in (3,683 mm)
Width	59 in (1,499 mm)
Height	53 in (1,346 mm)

MG TF Midget
TF 1250 1953
Overview
Production	1953–1955
Body and chassis
Body style	open 2-seater / roadster
Powertrain
Engine	1,250 cc (1.3 L) XPAG type I4 1,466 cc (1.5 L) XPEG type I4
Dimensions
Length	147 in (3,734 mm)
Width	59 in (1,499 mm)
Height	52.5 in (1,334 mm)

The MG T series is a range of body-on-frame open 2-seater sports cars with very little weather protection that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. The series included the MG TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, and MG TF Midget models. The last of these models, the TF, was replaced by the MGA.

The TF name was reinstated in 2002 on the mid-engined MG TF sports car.

The MG TA Midget replaced the PB in 1936. It was an evolution of the previous car and was 3 inches (76 mm) wider in its track at 45 inches (1,100 mm) and 7 inches (180 mm) longer in its wheelbase at 94 inches (2,400 mm).

The previous advanced overhead-cam inline-four engine was now not in use by any other production car so it was replaced by the MPJG OHV unit from the Wolseley 10 but with twin SU carburettors, modified camshaft and manifolding. The engine displaced just 1292 cc, with a stroke of 102 mm (4.0 in) and a bore of 63.5 mm (2.5 in) and power output was 50 hp (40.3 kW) at 4,500 rpm. The four-speed manual gearbox now had synchromesh on the two top ratios and was connected to the engine by a cork-faced clutch running in oil. Unlike the PB, hydraulic brakes were fitted with 9-inch (230 mm) drums.

Like the PB, most were two-seat open cars with a steel body on an ash frame. A bench-type seat was fitted with storage space behind.

The T-type was capable of reaching almost 80 mph (130 km/h) in standard tune with a 0–60 mph time of 23.1 seconds.

3,003 were made and in 1936 it cost £222 on the home market, the same as had been asked for the PB.

When first introduced the model was known as the T Type and only after the advent of the TB did the TA designation come into use.

From 1938 the car could also be had with a more luxurious Tickford drophead coupé body by Salmons of Newport Pagnell and 252 were made. The soft top could be used in three positions, fully open, closed or open just over the seats. Wind-up windows were fitted to the higher topped doors making the car more weathertight and individual bucket seats used in the fully carpeted interior. Complete chassis were fitted with a very basic body at the Abingdon factory and driven to Newport Pagnell to have their coachwork fitted.

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