A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV

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The first Midget was essentially a slightly more expensive badge-engineered version of the Austin-Healey Sprite MKII and retained the quarter-elliptic sprung rear axle from the original Sprite. The engine was a 948 cc A-Series with twin SU carburettors producing 46 hp (34 kW) at 5500 rpm and 53 lbf·ft (72 Nm) at 3000 rpm. Brakes were 7-inch (178 mm) drums all round. A hard top, heater, radio and luggage rack were available as factory-fitted extras.

In October 1962 the engine was increased to 1098 cc, raising the output to 56 hp (42 kW) at 5500 rpm and 62 lbf·ft (84 Nm) at 3250 rpm and disc brakes replaced the drums at the front. Wire spoked wheels became available.

The doors originally had no external handles or locks and the windows were sliding Perspex side-screens. A heater was an optional extra.
 		    
A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV    
A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV    
A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV A Century of Cars: 15. Solido 1969 MG Midget Mk IV    
         
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