MG Midget MK III

 

Der hier vorgestellte MG Midget ist aus dem Baujahr 1970.

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Der MG Midget war ein zweisitziger kleiner Roadster, den MG 1928 herausbrachte. „Midget“ bedeutet Zwerg.

Die erste Version hieß MG M-Type Midget und basierte auf dem Morris Minor. Sein Vierzylindermotor hatte 847 cm³ Hubraum und entwickelte 20 bhp (15 kW). Er trieb die Hinterräder an und verlieh dem kleinen Fahrzeug eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 103 km/h. 1932 wurde seine Produktion eingestellt.

Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg tauchte der Name Midget erst 1961 wieder auf. Die Baureihen Mark I - IV (BMC ADO47) wurden bis 1979 angeboten. 

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MG Midget MkIII (1966–74)

The engine now grew to 1275 cc using the development seen on the Mini-Cooper 'S'. Enthusiasts were disappointed that this was a de-tuned version of the 76 bhp (57 kW) @ 5800 rpm Cooper 'S' engine, giving only 65 hp (48 kW) at 6000 rpm and 72 lbf·ft (98 Nm) at 3000 rpm. A reduced compression ratio of 8.8:1 was used instead of the 9.75:1 employed on the Cooper S engine. 

The Midget used the 12G940 cylinder head casting that was common to other BMC 1300 cars, whereas the Cooper 'S' had a special head with not only larger inlet but also larger exhaust valves: however, these exhaust valves caused many 'S' heads to fail through cracking between the valve seats. The detuned engine was used for reasons of model range placement – with the Cooper 'S' spec engine the Midget would have been faster than the more expensive MGB. 

The hydraulic system gained a separate master cylinder for the clutch. The hood was now permanently attached to the car, with an improved mechanism making it much easier to use. In late 1967 (1968 model year), US-spec cars received several safety additions: a padded fascia (dashboard) with smaller main gauges; collapsible steering column, scissor-type hood hinges, a third windshield wiper, additional side marker lights, and anti-burst door latches. 

The rear axle gear ratio was increased from 4.22:1 to 3.9:1, giving 16.5 mph for every 1000 RPM. This increased final drive ratio gave the 1275 model slightly better fuel economy than the 1098 model. There were minor facelift changes to the body trim in late 1969 (1970 model year), with the sills painted black, a revised recessed black grille, and squared off taillights as on the MGB. 13" Rubery Owen "Rostyle" wheels were standardized but wire spoked ones remained an option.