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  • Metisse (1995-2007)

    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Metisse (1995-2007)

    Metisse Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer from Bridgend, Wales; United Kingdom 1995 to 2007. Metisse Cars Limited was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles. The brand ...

  • Metric prefixes words Explained

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    Metric prefixes words Explained

    Metric prefixes words Explained Some you will be familiar with others not so, here we explain then all with examples of use. Yotta- Yotta is the largest unit prefix in the ...

  • Metropol (1913-1914)

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    1910s
    Metropol (1913-1914)

    Metropol Motors Corporation Automotive manufacturer of Port Jefferson , New York.United States from 1913 to 1914. Metropol Motors Corporation previous as the Only Motor Car ...

  • Metropolitan (1901-1906)

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    1900s

    Metropolitan Motor Manufacturing Co. Fulham London, United Kingdom 1901-1906 The Metropolitan Motor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer in Fulham ...

  • Metz (1909–1921)

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    1900s
    Metz (1909–1921)

    Metz Company American Automotive manufacturer Waltham, Massachusetts, USA From 1908 to 1922. The Metz Company was a pioneer brass era automobile maker established by Charles ...

  • Metz (1909)

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    1900s

    Metz Automotive manufacturer of Amsterdam;Netherlands from 1909. Metz was a Dutch manufacturer of automobiles only in 1909. History The company from Amsterdam began in 1909 with ...

  • Meyer (1884-1889)

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    1890s
    Meyer (1884-1889)

    Meyer Gottfried und Heinrich Meyer; Horgen; Switzerland from 1884 to 1899 Meyer was a Swiss manufacturer of automobiles from the 1890s. History The enterprise of the brothers ...

  • Meyra (1948-1956)

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    1950s
    Meyra (1948-1956)

    Meyra (Meyra GmbH) Vehicle manufacturer Germany from 1948 to 1956 Meyra 48 The Meyra GmbH is a company of Medort group based in Lippe Kalletal and provides mobility aids . ...

  • MF Mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout

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    MF Mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout

    (MF) Mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout In automotive design a MF, or Mid-engine, Front-wheel-drive layout is one in which the front road wheels are driven by an ...

  • MFE (1984-1996)

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    1980s
    MFE (1984-1996)

    Metro Fiber Engineering (MFE) MFE was a British kit car brand from the 1980s. History Roger Mossop founded in 1984, the company Metro Fiber Engineering (MFE) in Tangmere in the ...

  • MG 1100 (1963-1967)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    MG 1100 (1963-1967)

    MG 1100 ADO16 Mark I Overview Production 1962 to 1968 Produced 124,860 units Engine 1.1 L A-Series I4 Wheel base 93.50 in, 2375 mm Overall length 146.75 in, 3727 mm Overall width ...

  • MG 1100 1300 Mark II (1967-1971)

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    1960s 1970s
    MG 1100 1300 Mark II (1967-1971)

    MG 1100 and 1300 Mark II (BMC ADO16) Production: 1967 to 1971 Class: Motor Car Engine: 1.1 L-1.3 L Wheel base: 93.50 in, 2,375 mm Overall length: 60.35 in, 1,533 mm Overall ...

  • MG 14 28 (1924-1927)

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    Sports Cars
    1920s
    MG 14 28 (1924-1927)

    MG 14/28 1924 to 1927 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1924–1927 400 approx Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door, 2- and 4-seater open tourer 2-door ...

  • MG 14/40 (1927-1929)

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    Sports Cars
    1920s
    MG 14/40 (1927-1929)

    MG 14/40 History 1927 to 1929 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1927–1929 700 approx Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door, 2 and 4 seater open tourer ...

  • MG 18/80 (1928-1932)

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    1920s 1930s
    MG 18/80 (1928-1932)

    MG 18/80 car history from 1928 to 1932 Manufacturer: MG Production period: 1928 to 1932 Class : motor car Body versions: Touring car , sedan ,coupe Engines: 2.5 liters The MG ...

  • MG 3 (2008-)

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    2000s
    MG 3 (2008-)

    MG 3 Make MG Production period: since 2008 Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (66-86 kW) The MG 3 (until 2011 MG 3SW ) is a compact ...

  • MG C-type Midget (1931-1932)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG C-type Midget (1931-1932)

    MG C-type Midget History 1931 to 1932 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1931–1932 43 made Body and chassis Class FR layout sports car Body style competition car ...

  • MG D-type Midget (1931-1932)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG D-type Midget (1931-1932)

    MG D-type Midget History 1931 to 1932 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1931–1932 250 made Body and chassis Class FR layout sports car Body style four-seat roadster ...

  • MG ECU Upgrades

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    MG ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for MG Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on MG cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance F 1.6 110 BHP ...

  • MG F / TF (1995-2011)

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    1990s 2000s 2010s
    MG F / TF (1995-2011)

    MG F / MG TF 1995 to 2011 Manufacturer Rover Group (1995–2000) MG Rover (2000–2005) MG Motor (2007–2011) Production 1995–2005 2007–2011 Assembly Longbridge, UK Nanjing, China ...

  • MG F-Type "Magna" (1931-1932)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG F-Type "Magna" (1931-1932)

    MG F-Type "Magna" 1931 to 1932 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1931-1932 1250 built Body and chassis Class sports car Chronology Predecessor none Successor MG ...

  • MG GS (2015-)

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    2010s
    MG GS (2015-)

    MG GS car range Make MG Production period: since 2015 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Petrol 1.5-2.0 liters The MG GS is an SUV of the car manufacturer MG , ...

  • MG History (1924-2005)

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    1920s
    MG History (1924-2005)

    MG cars History Automotive manufacturer of the United Kingdom From 1924 to 2005. MG was a famous British car brand with a long history,owned by the MG Rover Group until 2005. ...

  • MG J-type (1932-1934)

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    1930s
    MG J-type (1932-1934)

    MG J-type 1932 to 1934 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1932–1934 2494 made Body and chassis Class sports car Body style 2-door roadster Salonette Chronology ...

  • MG K-type (1932-1934)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG K-type (1932-1934)

    MG K-type 1932 to 1934 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1932-1934 approx 250 units Body and chassis Class sports car Racing car Chronology Predecessor M.G. F-Type ...

  • MG L-type magna (1933-1934)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG L-type magna (1933-1934)

    MG L-type "magna" 1933 to 1934 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1933-1934 576 made Body and chassis Class sports car Powertrain Engine 1087 cc Straight-6 ...

  • MG M-type Midget (1929-1932)

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    Sports Cars
    1920s 1930s
    MG M-type Midget (1929-1932)

    MG M-type Midget History 1929 to 1932 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1929–1932 3235 Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door Roadster Coupe Chronology ...

  • MG Magnette Mark III (1959-1961)

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    1950s 1960s
    MG Magnette Mark III (1959-1961)

    Magnette Mark III Production 1959 to 1961 Class Motor Car Related Morris Oxford V Riley 4/68 Austin A55 Cambridge Wolseley 15/60 Engine 1.5 L B-Series I4 Wheelbase 2,521 mm ...

  • MG Magnette Mark IV (1961-1968)

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    1960s
    MG Magnette Mark IV (1961-1968)

    MG Magnette Mark IV Production 1961 to 1968 Class Motor Car Body 4 door saloon Engine 1.6 L B-Series I4 Wheel base 100.25 in, 2546 mm Length 177.95 in, 4520 mm Width 63.00 in, ...

  • MG Magnette ZA (1953-1956)

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    1950s
    MG Magnette ZA (1953-1956)

    MG Magnette ZA Production 1953 to 1956 Designer Gerald Palmer Engine 1.5 L B-Series I4 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 2,591 mm (102.0 in) Length 4,267 mm (168.0 in) Width ...

  • MG Magnette ZB (1956-1958)

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    1950s
    MG Magnette ZB (1956-1958)

    MG Magnette ZB Production 1956-1958 Engine 1.5 L BMC B-Series I4 The ZA was replaced by the Magnette ZB that was announced on 12 October 1956.Power was increased to 64 hp (48 kW) ...

  • MG Metro 6R4 (1984-1987)

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    1980s
    MG Metro 6R4 (1984-1987)

    MG Metro 6R4 1984-1987 Overview Manufacturer Austin Rover Group Production 1984–87 Body and chassis Body style 3-door hatchback Platform Rear mid-engine, four-wheel drive Related ...

  • MG MGA (1955–1962)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    MG MGA (1955–1962)

    MG MGA (1955 to 1962) Overview Manufacturer MG Cars Production 1955–62 101,081 made Assembly Abingdon, England Enfield, NSW, Australia Body and chassis Class Sports car ...

  • MG MGB GT (1965-1980)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG MGB GT (1965-1980)

    MGB GT 1965 to 1980 Production 1965–1980 125,282 made Body style 2-door hatchback coupé Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 ...

  • MG MGB GT V8 (1973-1976)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    MG MGB GT V8 (1973-1976)

    MGB GT V8 1973 to 1976 Production 1973–1976 2,591 made Body style 2-door coupe Engine 3,528 cc (3.5 l) Rover V8 MG began offering the MGB GT V8 in 1973 utilising the ubiquitous ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKI (1962-1967)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s
    MG MGB Roadster MKI (1962-1967)

    MGB Roadster 1962 to 1980 Production 1962–1980 399,070 made Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKII (1967-1972)

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    1960s 1970s
    MG MGB Roadster MKII (1967-1972)

    MGB Roadster 1962 to 1980 Production 1967–1972 Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm (158.2 in) ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKIII (1972-1980)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    MG MGB Roadster MKIII (1972-1980)

    MGB Roadster MKIII Production 1972–1980 Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm (158.2 in) rubber ...

  • MG MGC MGC GT (1967-1969)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s
    MG MGC MGC GT (1967-1969)

    MGC & MGC GT Production 1967 to 1969 Class Sports car Produced 4544 MGC, 4458 MGC GT (9,002) Body style 2-door roadster 2-door coupe Engine 2,912 cc (2.9 l) C-Series straight 6 ...

  • MG Midget (1961-1980)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG Midget (1961-1980)

    MG Midget Mk1 to Mk3 Manufacturer MG BMC Type Sports Body type Roadster Production from 1961 to 1980 The Midget is a small sports car produced by MG between 1961 and 1980 , ...

  • MG Motor UK (2006-2009)

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    2000s
    MG Motor UK (2006-2009)

    MG Motor UK Ltd History Automotive manufacturer from Birmingham; United Kingdom from 2006 to 2009 The MG Motor UK Ltd. was an automaker in the Longbridge in Birmingham under the ...

  • MG N-type "Magnette" (1934-1936)

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    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG N-type "Magnette" (1934-1936)

    MG N-type "Magnette" 1934 to 1936 Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1934-1936 745 built Body and chassis Class sports car Powertrain Engine 1271 cc In-line 6 ...

  • MG Q type (1934)

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    1930s
    MG Q type (1934)

    MG Q type car history Make MG Production period: 1934 Class : race car Engines: 0.75 liter (107 kW) The MG Q-Type or MG QA was a racing car manufactured by MG in 1934. The ...

  • MG RV8 (1993-1995)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s
    MG RV8 (1993-1995)

    MG RV8 1993 to 1995 Production 1993–1995 2,000 made Body style 2-seat sports/racer Engine 3,946 cc (3.9 l) Rover V8 Interest in small roadsters increased following the launch of ...

  • MG TA (1936-1939)

    Sports Cars
    1930s
    MG TA (1936-1939)

    MG TA Production period: 1936 to 1939 Class Sports Car Body versions: Roadster, Coupe, Cabriolet Engines: Gasoline : 1.3 litres (37 kW) Length: 3556 mm Width: 1422 mm Wheelbase: ...