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Technical Information (MGB 4)
Composite Leaf Springs
Last Modified - 01/28/03
MGB Vehicle Weights - MGB4(2)
(AS PER OEM DRIVERS HANDBOOK)
UNLADEN = reference only
KERBSIDE = full fuel tank and all optional
extras
NORMAL = KERBSIDE + driver & passenger (300 lbs.)
* =
Estimated (until further information available)
| Model Year | Unladen |
Kerbside |
Max. Permissible Gross |
1963-67 (Roadster) |
1920 lbs. |
2030 lbs. |
2430 lbs. |
1966-67 (GT) |
2190 lbs. |
2300 lbs.* |
2700 lbs.* |
1968-69 (Roadster) |
2109 lbs. |
2149 lbs. |
2574 lbs. |
1968-69 (GT) |
2369 lbs. |
2409 lbs. |
2834 lbs. |
NOTE: Below are the actual KERBSIDE weight results carried out on May 23, 1993 on a 1964 MGB:
2004 lbs.
1090 lbs/914 lbs.
54.4%/45.6%
Based upon these figures, we could apply this % weight transfer to 1963-67 Roadsters.
| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1970-74 (Roadster) |
2303 lbs. |
2603 lbs. |
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1127 lbs/1176 lbs. | 1253 lbs/1350 lbs. |
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48.9%-51.1% | 48.1%-51.9% |
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| Normal (+ 50 lbs. Luggage) | ||
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2653 lbs. | |
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1235 lbs/1418 lbs. | |
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46.5%-53.5% | |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1970-74 (GT) |
2401 lbs. |
2701 lbs. |
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1162 lbs/1239 lbs. | 1278 lbs/1423 lbs. |
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48.4%-51.6% | 47.3%-52.7% |
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| Normal (+ 50 lbs. Luggage) | ||
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2751 lbs. | |
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1269 lbs/1482 lbs. | |
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46.1%-53.9% | |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1974 1/2 (Roadster) |
2394 lbs. |
2694 lbs. |
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1200 lbs./1194 lbs. | 1326 lbs./1368 lbs. |
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50.1%-49.9% | 49.2%-50.8% |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1974 1/2 (GT) |
2426 lbs. |
2726 lbs. |
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1181 lbs/1245 lbs. | 1297 lbs./1429 lbs. |
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48.7%-51.3% | 47.6%-52.4% |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1975-76 (Roadster) |
2290 lbs. |
2590 lbs. |
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1157 lbs/1133 lbs. | 1266 lbs./1324 lbs. |
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50.5%-49.5% | 48.9%-51.5% |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
1977-80 (Roadster) |
2416 lbs. |
2716 lbs. |
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1207 lbs./1209 lbs. | 1303 lbs./1413 lbs. |
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50%-50% | 48%-52% |
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| Model Year | Kerbside |
Normal |
Factory MGBGTV8 |
2442 lbs. |
2742 lbs. |
(Chrome Bumper) |
1207 lbs./1235 lbs. |
1317 lbs./1425 lbs. |
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49.4%-50.6% | 48%-52% |
For additional information select from one of the following categories:
MGB4...Composite Leaf Spring Overview
MGB4(1)...An Introduction to Composite Springs
MGB4(3)...MGB Vehicle Lean Problems
MGB4(4)...MGB Anticipated Ride Heights
MGB4(6)...General Installation Instructions