The MG Midget is a small two-seater lightweight sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type.

The 1275 engine when originally introduced to the Midget was a leading edge engine, and was very similar to that which was powering the legendary Cooper S to many sporting victories. This also meant that there was a huge reserve of untapped performance potential that many owners were keen to exploit.

In 1966, the MG Midget Mk3 received the newly developed 1275cc version of the A-Series engine. The Midget would use the 1275cc engine through 1974. Compared to the previous 1098cc engine, the...

2019年11月20日 · Sometimes forgotten in the shadow of its B bigger brother, the MG Midget represents a half-pint entry into classic sports car ownership. Aaron McKay explains why the Midget is BIG fun! This...

2013年2月28日 · View complete technical specifications for 1972 MG Midget III. Includes performance data, fuel economy, dimensions, engine details, and more.

MG Midget 1275 cm3 - 1967. 1275cc · Petrol · 24,312 kilometres · Manual · 4 speed · LHD

2025年3月20日 · Vehicle history and comps for 1974 MG Midget 1275 VIN: GAN5141488G - including sale prices, photos, and more.

2013年1月15日 · In this thread, some experienced folks give advice about how to find the very best timing for your particular engine. Summary / Overview: any engine wants a maximum of about 32 ~34 degrees advance at high RPM. You can find where your timing does not advance any further (should be around 3000 or 3500 RPM, and then set it to 32 at that point.

2017年1月29日 · Step 1 - Identify a fuel-injected car with a volumetric efficiency per cubic centimeter of displacement equivalent to the 1275cc A-series engine. I settled on GM's 2.0L OHV 4-cylinder, which powered the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier and its evil twin, the Buick Skyhawk.

This quick technical spec is designed to give you the most commonly needed bits and pieces of technical data at a glance. 11 ft 4in . 1510 lb (684.9 kg). Quarter elliptic with hydraulic lever arm shock absorbers. 4J x 13 pressed steel (optional wire spoke). Max. Power (net) Max. Torque (net)