MG YA Saloon 1947-51 Specifications

Engine
4 Cylinder inline, water cooled
Bore: 66.5 mm
Stroke: 90 mm
Displacement: 1250 cc
Valves: Pushrod/overhead
Compression ratio: 7.2:1
Carburettors: Single 1.25” SU
Power output:46bhp at 4,800 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 77.2 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 29.3 secs
Overall fuel consumption: 27 mpg

Chassis
Construction: Ladder-type chassis,
All steel body

Brakes
Lockheed hydraulic 9” drums

Transmission
Clutch: 7.25” Borg and Beck,
single dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
2nd, 3rd and top gears
Ratios: Top 5.143, 3rd 7.121,
2nd 10.646, 1st 18.00 to 1
Prop Shaft:Hardy Spicer, needle bearing
Rear axle: three quarter floating
spiral bevel drive Ratio: 5.143 to 1

Suspension
Front: independant coil &
wishbone with anti-roll bar
Rear: semi-elliptic, leaf spring,
Shock absorbers: Luvax-Girling piston type

Steering
Rack and pinion
2.75 turns lock to lock

Wheels & Tyres
Bolt on ventilated 3“ x 16“
5.25“ x 16“ crossply

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 99“
Track - front: 47.75“
Track - rear: 50“
Overall length: 161“
Overall width: 59“
Overall height: 58“
Ground clearance: 6“
Turning circle: 35.5 feet
Kerb weight: 20 cwt

Unusual Feature
Manual, hydraulic Jack-All system in engine bay, 4 telescopic lifts underneath

Production
1947-51 6,158 produced