MG-TC 1945-49 Specifications

Production
1945-49: 10,000
Price new 1945: £375,
Price 1946-49: £412 10s

Engine
Cylinders: 4 in-line, water cooled
Valves: 8 over head type
Bore: 66.5mm Stroke: 90.0mm
Displacement: 1250cc
Valves: Pushrod/overhead
Compression ratio: 7.2 to 1
Carburetors: Twin 1.5 in SU
Power output: 54 bhp at 5,200 rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 78mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 22.7secs
Approx fuel consumption: 27mpg

Transmission
Clutch: 7.25in Borg and Beck,
single dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
2nd, 3rd and top gears
Ratios: Top 5.125, 3rd 6.92, 2nd 10.0,
1st 17.32, reverse 17.32 to 1
Axel: spiral bevel gears

Construction
Ladder-type chassis
ash framed steel body

Brakes
Lockheed hydraulic, 9in drums

Steering
Bishop cam

Suspension
Front: half-elliptic springs, beam axle
Rear: half-elliptic springs, live axle
Luvax hydraulic lever arm dampers

Wheels
19in x 4.5J centre lock wire spoke

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 9in
Overall length: 12ft 0.5in
Overall width: 4ft 8in
Height (hood erect): 4ft 5.2in
Ground clearance: 6.0in
Unladen weight: 15.49cwt
Fuel tank: 13.5 Imp. gal