Description
MG B
Blue paintwork
Black hood and upholstery
Chrome wire wheels
Maintenance file with receipts
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The 1976 MG B marks the end of production for this iconic roadster after 18 years on the market. Here are its main features and its history:
History and positioning
The MG B was produced from 1962 to 1980, with major revisions in 1974 to meet American regulations (rubber bumpers, raised ground clearance).
In 1976, the MG B underwent mechanical and aesthetic changes to comply with anti-pollution and safety requirements, particularly for the American market.
Production stopped in 1980, after more than 500, 000 units had been built, making the MG B one of the most widely sold roadsters in history.
Technical specifications (1976)
Engine: inline 4-cylinder BMC B-Series, 1, 798 cm³, 63 hp (American version, due to anti-pollution standards) or 95 hp (European version), powered by a Zenith-Stromberg carburettor.
Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox (Laycock de Normanville overdrive optional), rear-wheel drive.
Performance:
Top speed: 150 km/ h (European version).
0–100 km/ h acceleration: around 13 seconds (less powerful American version).
Chassis and braking:
Front suspension: independent wheels, rear axle with a live axle and added anti-roll bar in 1976 to improve handling.
Disc brakes at the front, drum brakes at the rear.
Design:
Black rubber bumpers (imposed by American regulations), raised ride height by 4 cm.
Modernised dashboard, striped fabric seats, canvas hood.
Evolutions and peculiarities
The 1976 MG B benefited from a rear anti-roll bar to compensate for reduced handling due to the raised ride height.
Overdrive became standard on European versions, improving on-road driving comfort.
The MG B was available as a Cabriolet and as a GT coupe (with hatch and sunroof optional).
