MG BGT V8 - CLAYTON CLASSICS

Our Classic of the Day on this still sunny Wednesday has been chosen from the stock of Clayton Classics based at Fletchworth Gate, Burnsall Road, Coventry, CV5 6SP.

Our choice is

MGB GT V8

 

MGB GT V8 which has been completely rebuilt to world class standards and finished in Nightfire Red.

Details

• New BL Heritage shell
• 4.0L V8 engine with HE camshafts
• Stainless steel exhaust system with RV8 style manifolds
• RV8 5 speed gearbox
• Frontline coil spring/parallel link/panhard rod rear suspension
• Frontline front suspension and brakes with uprated anti-roll bar
• Adjustable AVO shock absorbers
• Jaguar ‘D’ type wheels with 195/65 Yokahama tyres
• Burr walnut dashboard with magnolia faced instruments

• New Sundym glass with heated rear screen
• New leather seats and upholstery
• New high quality carpets
• Louvred bonnet
• Twin cooling fans
• Electric windows
• Roof mounted aerial
• Twin fuel pumps
• Power steering
• Air conditioning

General Specs: MG BGT V8 (1973-76)

Production: 2591
Price at launch: £1925

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Performance

0-60mph:7.7secs
Top speed:125mph
Power:137bhp
Torque:193lb/ft
MPG:26mpg

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Engine

Configuration:V8
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, lever arm hydraulic dampers
Suspension Rear: live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm hydraulic dampers
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: rack and pinion
Bodyframe: chassis and seperate body
Transmission: 4-speed manual with overdrive

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Dimensions

Length: 3929mm
Wheelbase: 2311mm
Width: 1524mm
Height: 1270mm
Weight: 1084kgs

Image & Description From Clayton Classics: http://claytonclassics.co.uk/car-showroom
Specs Info : Octane Magazine:  http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/