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MG MGA Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1955–1962) — First Generation

The MG MGA offers classic sports-car appeal in enclosed Coupe and open-top Roadster forms. Beyond the body style, its traditional controls make the way you drive central to the experience.

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6 modificationsAll supplied years

MG MGA Engines and Transmissions

The 1.5 MT versions of the Coupe and Roadster pair a gasoline engine with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, illustrating part of the generation’s powertrain range. You choose the gears yourself, so downshifting to help the engine pull uphill or prepare for overtaking is part of the driving rhythm.

Coupe — MG MGA Engines and Transmissions

Coupe MG MGA Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³80 hp59 kWManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1622 cm³91 hp67 kWManualRWD
1.5 MTGasoline1489 cm³72 hp54 kWManualRWD

Roadster — MG MGA Engines and Transmissions

Roadster MG MGA Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³80 hp59 kWManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1622 cm³91 hp67 kWManualRWD
1.5 MTGasoline1489 cm³72 hp54 kWManualRWD

MG MGA Dimensions

Coupe — MG MGA Dimensions

Coupe MG MGA Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1.6 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mmNot provided
1.6 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mmNot provided
1.5 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mm902 kg

Roadster — MG MGA Dimensions

Roadster MG MGA Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1.6 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mmNot provided
1.6 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mmNot provided
1.5 MT3962 mm1473 mm1270 mm2388 mm902 kg