MG A Twin-cam

Overview

Produced: 1958-1960, 2111 produced.
Types: Sports, 2 doors
Coupe, 2 doors

Launched in 1958 the MGA Twin-Cam appeared to be the ideal sporting package for serious MGA fans looking for even more performance than could be found in the standard cars. The Twin-Cam used a unique twin-camshaft engine based on the B-Series engine used in the standard car. The engine measured 1588cc and was never used in any other BMC product, despite plans for using it in a high-performance Magnette saloon.

Available in open and closed form, the MGA Twin-Cam featured up-rated suspension, all-round disc brakes and exclusive centre lock steel road wheels made by Dunlop (which had a strong resemblance to the wheels on the then current racing Jaguar D-Types). Despite these mechanical refinements and 108bhp / 113mph performance the MGA Twin-Cam failed to sell in great numbers, due mainly to its high price and poor reliability record.

MG had originally planned to build 2500 Twin-Cams, only 2111 cars were actually built. To use-up left-over production parts some special "De Luxe" MGA Mk II's were built featuring all of the Twin-Cam mechanical refinements except the engine!. These De Luxe models are now highly sought after.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
1588cc S4 DOHC BMC B-Series 75.4mm x 89mm 9.9

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
115mph 13.3s   22mpg    

Dimensions

Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT)
Turning Circle
Front Rear
7' 10" 3' 11.9" 4' 0.9" 13'      

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£7000 £11000 £17000 26-Oct-06
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