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Montego Technical Data

Lost your owners handbook? Don't worry, all the information you need is here! 


Dimensions (Saloon)

 

Description

Metric

Imperial

A

Overall Height

1.42m

56.9in

B

Wheelbase

2.57m

101.2in

C

Overall Length

4.46m

175.8in

D

Width (Excl Door Mirrors)

1.71m

67.3in

E

Width (Incl Door Mirrors)

1.94m

76.4in

 

Ground Clearance

153mm

6in

 

Turning Circle (kerb to kerb)

10.54m

34ft 7in

Weights (Saloon)

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

Description

Metric

Imperial

Kerb Weight

949-1185kg

2093-2613lb

Maximum Roof-rack Load

70kg

154lb

Maximum Towing Weight
(1.3, 5 speed manual)

950kg

2095lb

Maximum Towing Weight
(1.6, 5 speed manual)

1070kg

2359lb

Maximum Towing Weight
(2.0 models)

1220kg

2690lb

Maximum Towing Weight
(MG Montego 1986-on)
1250kg 2756kg

 


Dimensions (Estate)

 

Description

Metric

Imperial

A

Overall Height (with roof-rack)

1.521m

59.9in

B

Wheelbase

2.57m

101.2in

C

Overall Length

4.47m

175.9in

D

Overall Width (Excl door mirrors)

1.71m

67.3in

E

Overall Width (Incl door mirrors)

1.94m

76.4in

 

Ground Clearance

162mm

6.5in

 

Turning Circle (kerb to kerb)

10.54m

34ft 7in

Weights (Estate)

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

Description

Metric

Imperial

Kerb Weight

1018-1206kg

2245-2659lb

Maximum Roof-rack Load

990kg

221lb

Maximum Towing Weight

As Saloon

As Saloon

 


Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (when cold).

Tyre Size

Front

Rear

1984 Models

26lbf/in

28lbf/in

Later 1.3 & 1.6 Saloons

26lbf/in

28lbf/in

Later 2.0 Saloons

28lbf/in

28lbf/in

Later Estate Models

28lbf/in

31lbf/in

 


Oils & Fluids

Description

Specification

Engine Oil

10W/30 or 10W/40
(EFi models 10W/40 only)

Transmission Oil

Dexron II D only

Power Steering Fluid

Dexron II D only

Brake Fluid

DOT-4 only

 


Capacities

Description

Capacity

Fuel Tank - All Models

50 Litres/11 Gallons

Engine Oil - 1.3

2.7 Litres/4.75 Pints

Engine Oil - 1.6

3.8 Litres/6.75 Pints

Engine Oil - 2.0

4.8 Litres/8.5 Pints

Coolant - 1.3

6.7 Litres/11.75 Pints

Coolant - 1.6 & 2.0

8.5 Litres/15 Pints

Manual Gearbox - 5 speed

2.2 Litres/3.5 Pints

Automatic Gearbox

2.3 Litres/4 Pints

Automatic Gearbox - Final Drive

0.7 Litres/1.25 Pints

Luggage Capacity - Saloon

18.4cu.ft. (rear seat up)
26.9cu.ft. (rear seat down)

Luggage Capacity - Estate 27.6cu.ft. (rear seat up)
57.2cu.ft (rear seat down)

 


 

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