Technical

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Dimensions (Saloon)

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Description Metric Imperial
A Overall Height 1.42m 56.9in
B Wheelbase 2.57m 101.2in
C Overall Length 4.46m 175.8in
D Width (Excl Door Mirrors) 1.71m 67.3in
E Width (Incl Door Mirrors) 1.94m 76.4in
Ground Clearance 153mm 6in
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) 10.54m 34ft 7in

Weights (Saloon)

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 949-1185kg 2093-2613lb
Maximum Roof-rack Load 70kg 154lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.3, 5 speed manual)
950kg 2095lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.6, 5 speed manual)
1070kg 2359lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(2.0 models)
1220kg 2690lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(MG Montego 1986-on)
1250kg 2756kg

Dimensions (Estate)

 

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Description Metric Imperial
A Overall Height (with roof-rack) 1.521m 59.9in
B Wheelbase 2.57m 101.2in
C Overall Length 4.47m 175.9in
D Overall Width (Excl door mirrors) 1.71m 67.3in
E Overall Width (Incl door mirrors) 1.94m 76.4in
Ground Clearance 162mm 6.5in
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb) 10.54m 34ft 7in

Weights (Estate)

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 1018-1206kg 2245-2659lb
Maximum Roof-rack Load 990kg 221lb
Maximum Towing Weight As Saloon As Saloon

Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (when cold).

Tyre Size Front Rear
1984 Models 26lbf/in 28lbf/in
Later 1.3 & 1.6 Saloons 26lbf/in 28lbf/in
Later 2.0 Saloons 28lbf/in 28lbf/in
Later Estate Models 28lbf/in 31lbf/in

Oils & Fluids

Description Specification
Engine Oil 10W/30 or 10W/40
(EFi models 10W/40 only)
Transmission Oil Dexron II D only
Power Steering Fluid Dexron II D only
Brake Fluid DOT-4 only

Capacities

Description Capacity
Fuel Tank – All Models 50 Litres/11 Gallons
Engine Oil – 1.3 2.7 Litres/4.75 Pints
Engine Oil – 1.6 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 & 2.0 8.5 Litres/15 Pints
Manual Gearbox – 5 speed 2.2 Litres/3.5 Pints
Automatic Gearbox 2.3 Litres/4 Pints
Automatic Gearbox – Final Drive 0.7 Litres/1.25 Pints
Luggage Capacity – Saloon 18.4cu.ft. (rear seat up)
26.9cu.ft. (rear seat down)
Luggage Capacity – Estate 27.6cu.ft. (rear seat up)
57.2cu.ft (rear seat down)