MG Midget J2 1932-34 specifications

Engine: 4 cylinder inline, pushrod ohv, cast iron head & block

Bore: 57mm

Stroke: 83mm

Displacement: 847cc

Compression ratio: 6.2 to 1

Carburettors: twin SU

Power output: 36bhp at 5,500rpm

Maximum speed: 65mph

0-50mph: 15secs

O.F.C.: 35mpg

Clutch: single dry-plate

Brakes: 8in drum, cable operated

Construction: ash frame steel & aluminium panels on ladder type steel chassis of twin side members tubular cross members

Suspension F: half-elliptic, beam axle R: half-elliptic, live axle, hartford friction shock absorbers

Wheels & tyres: 19in centre lock wire, 277 x 4in tyres

Track - F&R: 3ft 6in

Overall length: 10ft 4in

Overall width: 4ft 3in

Overall height: 4ft .5in

Kerb weight: 11.25cwt

Fuel tank: 12 Imp gallons

Production: 1932-34 2,083 built, price new in 1932: £199 10s