MG Magnette
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| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Production | 1953-1956 ZA 12,754 1956-1958 ZB 23,846 1959-1961 Mk III 15,676 1961-1969 Mk IV 13,738 |
| Class | Sports Sedan |
| Body Style | 2-Door, 4-Seat Sedan |
| Length | 169.0 in |
| Width | 63.0 in |
| Height | |
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in |
| Weight | 2465 lbs |
| Transmission | Four-Speed Manual RWD |
| Engine | 1489cc OHV I-4 |
| Power | 60 hp @ 4600 rpm 78.3 lb-ft of torque @ 3000 rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Gerald Palmer |
The MG Magnette was the original mid-fifties sports sedan from the British Motor Corporation. The drivetrain of the Magnette was the same as that in the MGA, though it debuted in the Magnette two model years before the MGA came to market. The original Magnette ran from 1953 through 1958 and the first ZA was replaced by the ZB in 1956, the latter featuring more horsepower and optional items. The Magnette has been praised for its four-seat capacity, traditional MG character, and capable road handling.
See Wikicars' comprehensive MG Magnette Review.
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