The MG TD was the successor of the MG TC, the British sports car that stole the hearts of the American soldiers returning to their country. Like the MG TC, America was the most important market for the TD. Chassis and body of the TD were largely similar to the TC. But the TD had a rack and pinion steering-gear, coil springs (instead of the leaf springs) and an independent wheel suspension in the front. The wings were different in form, as the large 19-inch wire wheels in the TD gave way to 15-inch wheels. A MKII version was introduced in 1950, and was built simultaneously with the MKI. The MKII had a more powerful engine and a "power bulge" on the engine valve on the right.

The MG TD was in production until 1953 and was replaced by the MG TF…

Technical data

Four cylinder engine
cylinder capacity: 1250 cc.
carburettors: 2x S.U.
capacity: 54 hp. at 5250 rpm.
top-speed: 125 km/h. - 78 mph.
gearbox: 4 speed manual
weight: 885 kg.

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