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A sectioned MGB showing the rear axle and differential. Early MGBs used the "banjo" type differential carried over from the MGA with the rear axle ratio reduced from the MGA's 4.1 (or 4.3) to 3.9 to 1. (Compensating for the reduction from 15 inch to 14-inch (360 mm) wheels). MGB GTs first began using a tube-type rear axle in 1967.
A Mark 2 saloon fitted with a prototype IRS demonstrated a reduction in unsprung weight of 190 lb (86 kg) compared with a live axle. [2] Its first production applications were in the E‑Type sportscar from its launch in 1961, as well as in the late 1961 introduced, line-topping Jaguar Mark X saloon. [3]
The cylinder head was also revised with larger valves and re-engineered combustion chambers. Horsepower increased to 90 bhp. It also had a higher ratio 4:1 rear axle, which made for more relaxed high-speed driving. An inset grille and Morris Mini tail lamps appearing horizontally below the deck lid were the most obvious visual changes.
It also used a live axle rear suspension. The De Dion tube setup was used in factory racers and some of the models offered by Caterham. [citation needed] Both Colin Chapman and Ron Champion have a background in the 750 Motor Club and the design of the Locost is based on a Lotus Race Car designed and built by Colin Chapman in 1963. The front of ...
6500 lbs (full float, rear axle) 5500 lbs (semi float) GAWR is vehicle axle weight plus rated payload capacity; Ring gear diameter: 9 3 ⁄ 4 " Axle shaft diameter 1.41” Front (32 spline) 1.46” Rear (32 spline) 1.50” Front (35 spline) 1.50” Rear (35 spline) Inner axle shaft splines: 16, 23, 30, 32, 33 or 35
The TR4A's rear suspension is a semi-trailing arm system with coil springs and lever-arm shocks. It more closely resembles that of the Triumph 2000 than the swing axle systems used in the Herald or Spitfire. The chassis was redesigned to accommodate the new suspension, with extensive changes to the side members and cross-bracing.
The MG Magnette is a car that was produced by MG between 1953 and 1968. The Magnette was manufactured in two build series, the ZA and ZB of 1953 through to 1958 and the Mark III and Mark IV of 1959 through to 1968, both using a modified Wolseley body and an Austin engine.
The MG F and MG TF are mid-engined, rear wheel drive roadster cars that were sold under the MG marque by three manufacturers between 1995 and 2011.. The MG F was the first new model designed as an MG since the MGB that was produced from 1962 to 1980, the marque spent the 1980s being used to denote performance models from then parent Austin Rover Group, and was briefly seen on the MG RV8, a ...