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− | '''MG MGB GT. 1974–80 (prod. 125,621 all GT Mks I to IV). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1798 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Much-hated rubber-bumper model for 1975 model year, looking incongruous alongside newer competition such as [[Opel Manta B]] and [[Volkswagen Scirocco]]. In penny-pinching mode, BL raised the suspension of the B and added rubber bumpers to comply with US legislation. Handling made worse. Front anti-roll bar thickened in 1977, rear anti-roll bar standard. Last MG to leave Abingdon in 1980 as BL boss Michael Edwardes closed factory, though revived as [[MG RV8]] in 1990s. | + | '''MG MGB GT. 1974–80 (prod. 125,621 all GT Mks I to IV). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1798 cm³ (I4 OHV).''' Much-hated rubber-bumper model for 1975 model year, looking incongruous alongside newer competition such as [[Opel Manta B]] and [[Volkswagen Scirocco]]. In penny-pinching mode, BL raised the suspension of the B and added rubber bumpers to comply with US legislation. Handling made worse. Front anti-roll bar thickened in 1977, rear anti-roll bar standard. Last MG to leave Abingdon in 1980 as BL boss Michael Edwardes closed factory, though revived as [[MG RV8]] in 1990s. |
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| ''Manufacturing location:'' Abingdon, England | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Abingdon, England |
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− | ''Marque:'' [[MG]] | ''Model:'' [[MG MGB GT]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[MG MGB GT Mk III]] | ''Successor:'' [[MG RV8]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[MG]] | ''Model:'' [[MG MGB]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[MG MGB GT Mk III]] | ''Successors:'' [[Triumph TR7]], [[MG RV8]] |
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| ==Off-site link== | | ==Off-site link== |
| *[http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgb.html MG Cars: MGB] | | *[http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgb.html MG Cars: MGB] |
Latest revision as of 04:52, 10 March 2023
MG MGB GT. 1974–80 (prod. 125,621 all GT Mks I to IV). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1798 cm³ (I4 OHV). Much-hated rubber-bumper model for 1975 model year, looking incongruous alongside newer competition such as Opel Manta B and Volkswagen Scirocco. In penny-pinching mode, BL raised the suspension of the B and added rubber bumpers to comply with US legislation. Handling made worse. Front anti-roll bar thickened in 1977, rear anti-roll bar standard. Last MG to leave Abingdon in 1980 as BL boss Michael Edwardes closed factory, though revived as MG RV8 in 1990s.
Manufacturing location: Abingdon, England
Marque: MG | Model: MG MGB | Predecessor: MG MGB GT Mk III | Successors: Triumph TR7, MG RV8
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