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MGC - The V6 MGB
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At the London Auto Show in 1967, MG introduced the MGC. While the car looked like the MGB from the outside it had two major changes. The bulge in the hood to accommodate the larger engine and larger wheels and tires. The larger engine was an inline six cyclinder rated at 2912 cc generating 150 hp. The top end was an impressive 126 mph which was just under 20 mph faster than the MGB. |
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The MGC came in a convertible or fitted with a hardtop |
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The problem from the start for the MGC was the added weight. The engine design section for the MGs was out of Abingdon Factory's control and now under British Leyland. The engine weighed in at 56 lbs. too heavy. Adding to the problem was the vehicle was to be equipped with a heavy automatic transmission as an option for export. The engine had to be placed too far forward. Handling was poor with understeer the result of the weight and placement. Production for the MGC lasted only two years from 1967 to 1969. Total number of cars was just below 9000 split between the MGC and the GT version. Over half of this number was exported to the U.S. |
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The most recognizable difference between the MGC and the MGB was the bulge in the hood. |
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