MG K Magnette (1933 - 1934)

Probably the most serious contender in international racing to come out of Great Britain prior to the war was the famous Magnette range K3. Here shown in its initial slab-tank style, Ks were built in a large variety of forms including single-seat, 2-seater, and 4-seater open versions as well as closed saloons. Last of the pre-war OHC's, 1087cc, enabled 1100 cc class racing, 86 made, later 1933 cars went to 1271cc and more power. The K3 Supercharged 1087cc swb version, of which 33 made were immortalised for their raid on the Mille Miglia, 1st and 2nd in class in 1933.     The famous racing K3 Supercharged 1087cc swb version, 33 made and were immortalised for their raid on the Mille Miglia, 1st and 2nd in class in 1933. Wheelbase 2388 mm 94 in   Track front 1219 mm 48 in   rear 1219 mm 48 in   Length 3658 mm 144 in   Width 1500 mm 59.1 in   Kerb weight 914 kg 2015 lb   Type S-6 SOHC 12 valves total 2 valves per cylinder Bore × stroke 57.00mm × 71.00mm 2.24 in × 2.8 in Bore/Stroke ratio 0.8 Displacement 1087 cc (66.333 cu in) Unitary capacity 181.17 cc/cylinder Compression ratio 6.10:1 Fuel system 1 SU carb Aspiration S/Charged Max. output 121.7 PS (120.0 bhp) (89.5 kW) @6500 rpm Coolant Water Specific output 110.4 bhp/litre 1.81 bhp/cu in Power-to-weight 131.29 bhp/ton chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Drive RWD Top gear ratio 1.00 Final drive ratio 4.30