MG CGT
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1969, 4457 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Introduced alongside the roadster variant the MGC GT made its debut in 1967. The MGC GT used a modified MGB bodyshell and featured the same 15" wheels and raised bonnet as the MGC roadster, both of which gave the MGC GT an aggressive stance. The MGC GT used exactly the same engine as the roadster, this unit being a tuned version of the reworked C-Series engine used in the Austin 3 Litre saloon.
The standard MGC GT production cars performed well and were capable of 120mph. Unfortunately the heavy 6 cylinder engine carried a weight penalty which was said to effect the cars handling characteristics. Along with the MGC roadster the GT was quietly dropped from the BMC range in 1969. Despite criticisms about the cars handling, its potential for relaxed high speed cruising has ensured a healthy following in today's classic car market.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912cc | S6 OHV | BMC C-Series | 83.36mm x 88.9mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 10.1 s | 17 mpg | 145 bhp 5250 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Group Test - British touring cars |
53 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2012 | |||
| Group Test - British touring cars - Four classic British GTs are six-cylinder cliffhanger. PC's drivers pick their favourites. Scimitar SE4, Ford Capri, MGC GT, Triumph GT6. | ||||
| Article |
Taken For Granted - Group Test |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2004 | |||
| Taken For Granted - Group Test - Some British classics are so much part of the automotive furniture that it’s easy to forget their superb qualities. Andrew Roberts reports. 1971 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1, 1969 MGC GT, 1965 Rover 2000, 1972 Sunbeam Stiletto, 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk1 | ||||
| Article |
Mixed heritage |
52 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2001 | |||
| Mixed Heritage - It takes brave men to cut up a brand new MGB shell to restore an MGC GT. David Lillywhite meets up with them. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - MGC (1967-1969) |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14 March 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - MGC (1967-1969) - Much maligned when new, MGCs make great classic tourers today. MATT GEORGE checks out the ugly duckling that became a swan. | ||||
| Article |
Glamour for the masses |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2011 | |||
| Glamour for the masses - Thrusting young dads clinging to their Swinging Sixties heyday had this eclectic bunch of sporty 2+2s to choose from. Martin Buckley picks the winner from MGC GT, Capri V6 and Volvo 1800E. | ||||
| Article |
Drive Buy - Class War |
120 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2010 | |||
| Drive Buy - Class War - If you want a stylish six-cylinder soft-top, MG put up a better showing against Triumph than you might expect. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - MGC & CGT |
186 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2010 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MGC & CGT - Slated when new, the MGC is now recognised for its many virtues as a great classic tourer, as Malcolm McKay explains. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - MGC |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 March 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - MGC - Trying to replace the big Austin-Healey would have been a tough act for any car...and the MGC initially didn't quite manage the trick, despite its six-cylinder power. Now, however, it's undergone a remaissance as a true classic sportscar. RICHARD GUNN is your guide top buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Winter Warmers |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2006 | |||
| Winter Warmers - MG's sports GTs - roadsters with roofs - are practical classic transport all year round. David Richards leaves his thermals at home to compare the A, B and C. | ||||
| Article |
Motoring genius |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2005 | |||
| Motoring genius - Owned for 23 years, used as daily transport for five years, then ignored for twelve. Barrie Sharples completely rebuilt his beloved MGC Downton replica over six years. David Bowers reports. | ||||
| Article |
The Fast and the Forgotten - Healey v MGC |
42 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2005 | |||
| The Fast and the Forgotten - Healey v MGC - The Austin-Healey was a tough act to follow, but Mark Robinson says the MGC was the car the big Healey had to become. | ||||
| Article |
C Sharp - MGC GTS |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2005 | |||
| C Sharp - MGC GTS - Billed as BMC’s ’next best thing’, only two MGC GTS works lightweights were made. Simon Charlesworth drives the first. | ||||
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