Technical

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Dimensions (Hatch)

 

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Description Metric Imperial
A Overall Height 1.43m 56.4in
B Wheelbase 2.51m 98.7in
C Overall Length (Steel Bumpers) 4.0m 157.6in
C Overall Length (Plastic Bumpers) 4.05m 159.5in
C Overall Length (MG Turbo) 4.08m 160.6in
D Width (Exl. Door Mirrors) 1.69m 66.4in
E Width (Incl. Door Mirrors) 1.93m 76.0in
Ground Clearance (145 tyres) 138mm 5 7/16in
Ground Clearance (155 tyres) 143mm 5 5/8in
Ground Clearance (165 tyres) 151mm 6in
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) 10.21m 33ft 8in

 

Weights (Hatch)

These figures are approximate and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imperial
Kerb Weight 875-1071kg 1929-2362lb
Maximum Roof-rack Load 70kg 154lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.3, 5 speed manual)
1000kg 2205lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.6, 5 speed manual)
1125kg 2481lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(2.0 models)
1146kg 2527lb

Dimensions (Van)

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Description Metric Imperial
Overall Height 1.62m 64.0in
Wheelbase 2.55m 100.6in
Overall Length 4.35m 171.4in
Overall Width 1.70m 67.1in
Ground Clearance (up to 1987) 138mm 4.7in
Ground Clearance (after 1987) 143mm 6.3in
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) 10.56m 415.7in

Weights (Van)

These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imperial
Kerb Weight (1.3 500 & 700) 960kg 2116lb
Kerb Weight (1.6) 990kg 2183lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (500) 1530kg 3373lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.3 700) 1730kg 3814lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.6 700) 1760kg 3880lb

Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (when cold).

Tyre Size Front Rear
145/SR/13 30lbf/in 32lbf/in
155/SR/13 26lbf/in 28lbf/in
165/SR/13 26lbf/in 28lbf/in
175/65/R14 28lbf/in 26lbf/in
175/70/R14 30lbf/in 30lbf/in
185/55/R15 (1989) 32lbf/in 32lbf/in
185/55/R15 (1990-on) 30lbf/in 30lbf/in
500 Van (laden) 26lbf/in 40lbf/in
700 Van (laden) 26lbf/in 46lbf/in

Oils & Fluids

Description Specification
Engine Oil 10W/30 (pre Aug 1983)
10W/40 (post Aug 1983)
Transmission Oil Dexron II D only
Power Steering Fluid Dexron II D only
Brake Fluid DOT-4 only

Capacities

Description Capacity
Fuel Tank – Hatch (1983 models) 53 Litres/11.66 Gallons
Fuel Tank – Hatch (1984-on) 50 Litres/11 Gallons
Fuel Tank – Van 54 Litres/12 Gallons
Engine Oil – 1.3 2.7 Litres/4.75 Pints
Engine Oil -1.6 (R series) 3.1 Litres/5.5 Pints
Engine Oil – 1.6 (S series) 3.8 Litres/6.75 Pints
Engine Oil – 2.0 4.8 Litres/8.5 Pints
Coolant – 1.3 6.7 Litres/11.75 Pints
Coolant – 1.6 (R series) 8.2 Litres/14.5 Pints
Coolant – 1.6 (S series) 8.5 Litres/15 Pints
Manual Gearbox – 4 speed 1.5 Litres/2.75 Pints
Manual Gearbox – 5 speed 2 Litres/3.5 Pints
Automatic Gearbox 2.3 Litres/4 Pints
Automatic Gearbox – Final Drive 2.3 Litres/4 Pints
Luggage Capacity – Hatch 10.73cu.ft. (rear seat up)
38.5cu.ft. (rear seat down)