1978 MG Midget 1500
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Photo: 1978 MG Midget in Flamenco, Front Left, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 MG Midget 1.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1976 MG Midget 1500 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1974 MG Midget in Orange, Rear Left (Queen Street 2017) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 MG Midget 1500 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Midget (1974–1979); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 MG Midget in Flamenco, Front Left, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 MG Midget 1.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 MG Midget 1500 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 MG Midget in Orange, Rear Left (Queen Street 2017) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 MG Midget 1500 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 MG Midget 1500 is a 50-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 50 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L I4 (Standard SC) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 50 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 67 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 80 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 MG Midget 1500 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 MG Midget.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.