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T-Series specification table
The essentials for every T-Type. Reuse with attribution to MG T-Series Archive, and link to the model page rather than reproducing the whole table where you can.
| Model | Years | Engine | Capacity | Power | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG TA | 1936–1939 | MPJG | 1,292 cc | ≈50 bhp | ≈3,003 |
| MG TB | 1939 | XPAG | 1,250 cc | 54 bhp @ 5,200 rpm | 379 |
| MG TC | 1945–1949 | XPAG | 1,250 cc | 54.5 bhp @ 5,200 rpm | ≈10,000 |
| MG TD | 1950–1953 | XPAG | 1,250 cc | 54 bhp | ≈29,664 |
| MG TF | 1953–1955 | XPAG (later XPEG) | 1,250 cc (later 1,466 cc) | 57.5 bhp @ 5,500 rpm | ≈9,600 (all TF variants) |
Production totals for pre-war cars vary between sources; the figures above follow the totals discussed on each model page, where the caveats are set out in full. The TF total covers both the 1250 and the TF 1500 — see the TF 1500 guide for the split.
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MG TA — 1936–1939
The MG TA of 1936–1939 was the first of the T-Series Midgets, powered by the 1,292 cc pushrod MPJG engine borrowed from the Wolseley 10 and producing roughly 50 bhp. Around 3,003 were built, distinguished by an oil-immersed cork clutch and a wider, softer body than the P-Type it replaced. (MG T-Series Archive, https://mgtseries.com/models/ta)
MG TB — 1939
The MG TB of 1939 is the rarest T-Type: just 379 were built before Abingdon was turned over to aircraft components and tank modification. It introduced the 1,250 cc XPAG engine — 54 bhp at 5,200 rpm — and a dry-plate clutch, and was offered as an open two-seater or a Tickford drophead coupé. (MG T-Series Archive, https://mgtseries.com/models/tb)
MG TC — 1945–1949
The MG TC of 1945–1949 was the first post-war MG — a lightly revised TB with the 1,250 cc XPAG engine at 7.4:1 compression and 54.5 bhp at 5,200 rpm. Around 10,000 were built, all right-hand drive, and a large share went to the United States, where the TC is widely credited with creating the American sports-car market. (MG T-Series Archive, https://mgtseries.com/models/tc)
MG TD — 1950–1953
The MG TD of 1950–1953 was the best-selling T-Type, with roughly 29,664 built. It kept the 1,250 cc XPAG engine but wrapped it in a substantially modernised chassis with independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and factory left-hand drive — the T-Series built, at last, for a worldwide market. (MG T-Series Archive, https://mgtseries.com/models/td)
MG TF — 1953–1955
The MG TF, launched on 15 October 1953, was a facelifted TD with headlamps faired into the wings, a sloping radiator grille concealing a separate radiator, and pressurised cooling with a simulated external filler cap. It used the TD Mark II engine — XPAG at 8:1 compression, twin carburettors, 57.5 bhp at 5,500 rpm. (MG T-Series Archive, https://mgtseries.com/models/tf)
Engine codes at a glance
The single most-asked question we get from writers is which engine belongs in which car. This is the short answer.
| Code | Fitted to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MPJG | TA (1936–1939) | 1,292 cc pushrod unit derived from the Wolseley 10; oil-immersed cork clutch. |
| XPAG | TB, TC, TD, TF 1250 | 1,250 cc pushrod four with three main bearings; dry-plate clutch from the TB onward. |
| XPEG | TF 1500 (1954–1955) | 1,466 cc development of the XPAG, identified by its engine-number prefix. |
Chassis and engine number ranges, and how to read them on the car, are set out in the production records and the identification guide.
Canonical URLs for linking
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| Page | URL | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| The Models hub | mgtseries.com/models | Comparison of every T-Type, TA to TF 1500. |
| TF 1500 identification guide | mgtseries.com/tf1500 | XPEG identification, chassis and engine prefixes. |
| Production records | mgtseries.com/production-records | Chassis and engine number ranges by model. |
| Buying guide hub | mgtseries.com/buying-guide | Model-by-model buyer's checklists. |
| Values guide | mgtseries.com/values | Condition-banded UK market guidance. |
| Servicing guide | mgtseries.com/servicing | Maintenance schedule and fluid capacities. |
| Tuning guide | mgtseries.com/tuning | XPAG ignition and SU carburettor set-up. |
| Technical Library | mgtseries.com/technical-library | Filterable index of technical articles. |
| Owners' Registry | mgtseries.com/registry | Public register of surviving cars. |
| FAQ | mgtseries.com/faq | Short answers to common T-Type questions. |
A complete machine-readable list of public pages is at /sitemap.xml, with a plain-text summary for language models at /llms.txt.
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