MG MGA
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The MGA is a sports car that was produced by MG from 1955 until 1962.
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MG MGA | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | MG (BMC) |
Production | 1955–1962 |
Assembly | Abingdon, England Enfield, NSW, Australia[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door roadster 2-door coupe |
Layout | FR layout |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 94 in (2,388 mm)[2] |
Length | 156 in (3,962 mm)[2] |
Width | 58 in (1,473 mm)[2] |
Height | 50 in (1,270 mm)[2] |
Curb weight | 1988 pounds (902 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | MG TF Midget |
Successor | MGB |
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The MGA replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and represented a complete styling break from MG's earlier sports cars. Announced on 26 September 1955[3] the car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A total of 101,476 units were marketed through the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. 5869 cars were sold on the home market, and the MGA was replaced by the MGB.