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Montego Technical Data

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Dimensions (Saloon)


Description Metric Imp.
A Overall Height 1.42 m 56.9 in
B Wheelbase 2.57 m 101.2 in
C Overall Length 4.46 m 175.8 in
D Width (excl. Door Mirrors) 1.71 m 67.3 in
E Width (incl. Door Mirrors) 1.94 m 76.4 in
Ground Clearance 153 mm 6 in
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 10.54 m 34 ft 7 in


Weights

These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imp.
Kerb weight 949 - 1185 kg 2093 - 2613 lb
Maximum roof rack load 70 kg 154 lb
Maximum towing weight
(1.3 models)
950 kg 2095 lb
Maximum towing weight
(1.6 models)
1070 kg 2359 lb
Maximum towing weight
(2.0 models)
1220 kg 2690 lb
Maximum towing weight
(MG Montego, 1986 on)
1250 kg 2756 lb



Dimensions (Estate)



Description Metric Imp.
A Overall Height (with roof rack) 1.521 m 59.9 in
B Wheelbase 2.57 m 101.2 in
C Overall Length 4.47 m 175.9 in
D Overall Width (excl. Door Mirrors) 1.71 m 67.3 in
E Overall Width (incl. Door Mirrors) 1.94 m 76.4 in
Ground Clearance 162 mm 6.5 in
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 10.54 m 34 ft. 7 in


Weights

These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imp.
Kerb weight 1018 - 1206 kg 2245 - 2659 lb
Maximum roof rack load 100 kg 221 lb
Maximum towing weight As Saloon As Saloon



Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly when cold.

Model Front Rear
1984 models 26 lbf/in 28 lbf/in
Later 1.3 & 1.6 Saloons 26 lbf/in 28 lbf/in
Later 2.0 Saloons 28 lbf/in 28 lbf/in
Later Estate models 28 lbf/in 31 lbf/in



Oils & Fluids

Engine Oil: Grade 10W/30 or 10W/40, 10W/40 only fuel injected models.
Transmission Oil: Dexron II D specification only.
Power Steering: Dexron II D specification only.
Brake Fluid: Use only DOT-4 Grade brake fluid.


Capacities

Fuel tank - all models: 50 litres (11.00 gallons).
Engine Oil - 1.3 litre models: 2.7 litres (4.75 pints).
Engine Oil - 1.6 litre models: 3.8 litres (6.75 pints).
Engine Oil - 2.0 litre models: 4.8 litres (8.50 pints).
Coolant - 1.3 litre models: 6.7 litres (11.75 pints).
Coolant - 1.6 & 2.0 models: 8.5 litres (15.00 pints).
Manual gearbox refill: 2.2 litres (3.50 pints).
Automatic transmission: 2.3 litres (4.0 pints).
Automatic transmission (final drive): 0.71 litres (1.25 pints).

Luggage capacity (Saloon): (rear seat up) 18.4 cu.ft. (rear seat folded) 26.9 cu.ft.
Luggage capacity (Estate): (rear seat up) 27.6 cu.ft. (rear seat folded) 57.2 cu.ft.



 

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