MG RV8

MG MGB
1969 MGB roadster
Overview
Manufacturer	BMC, later British Leyland
Production	1962–80
Assembly	Abingdon, England Enfield, Australia Zetland, Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Layout	FR layout
Chronology
Predecessor	MGA
Successor	MG F

MGB roadster
Overview
Production	1962–80
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster
Powertrain
Engine	1,798 cc (1.8 l) B-Series I4
Dimensions
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

MGB GT
Overview
Production	1965–80
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hatchback coupé
Powertrain
Engine	1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4
Dimensions
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

MGC & MGC GT
Overview
Production	1967–69
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door roadster 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	2,912 cc (2.9 l) C-Series I6

MGB GT V8
MGB GT V8
Overview
Production	1973–1976
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	3,528 cc (3.5 l) Rover V8

MG RV8
Overview
Production	1993–95
Body and chassis
Body style	2-seat sports/racer
Powertrain
Engine	3,946 cc (3.9 l) Rover V8

MG LE50
Overview
Production	2011-
Body and chassis
Body style	2-seat sports/racer
Powertrain
Engine	2,488 cc (2.5 l) Ford I4

The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top roadster from 1962 until 1980. Its details were first published on 19 September 1962. Variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé (1965–1980), the six-cylinder roadster and coupé MGC (1967–1969), and the eight-cylinder 2+2 coupé, the MGB GT V8 (1973–1976).

Replacing the MGA in 1962, production of the MGB and its variants continued until 1980. Sales for the MGB, MGC and MGB GT V8 combined totaled 523,836 cars. The MGB bodyshell was reprised in modified form with a limited run of 2,000 MG RV8 roadsters (1993–1995).

In structure the MGB was an innovative, modern design in 1962, utilizing a monocoque structure instead of the traditional body-on-frame construction used on both the MGA and MG T-types and the MGB's rival, the Triumph TR series. However components such as brakes and suspension were developments of the earlier 1955 MGA with the B-Series engine having its origins in 1947. The lightweight design reduced manufacturing costs while adding to overall vehicle strength. Wind-up windows were standard, and a comfortable driver's compartment offered plenty of legroom. A parcel shelf was fitted behind the seats.

The MGB achieved a 0–60 mph (96 km/h) time of just over 11 seconds. The three-bearing 1,798 cc B-Series engine produced 95 hp (71 kW) at 5,400 rpm — upgraded in October 1964 to a five-bearing crankshaft. The majority of MGBs were exported to the US. In 1975 US-market MGB engines were de-tuned to meet emission standards, ride height was increased by an inch (25 mm), and distinctive rubber bumpers were fitted to meet bumper standards.

The MGB was one of the first cars to feature controlled crumple zones designed to protect the driver and passenger in a 30 mph (48 km/h) impact with an immovable barrier (200 ton). Despite this, the British AA motoring association has described the car, like many other classic models, as much less safe than modern cars. The issue received public attention following a 2013 case in which a driver in a hired 1963 MGB was killed in a collision with a taxi.

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