The Lester-MG T51, also known as the MG Special, the Lester T51, or the MG T51, is a sports race car, designed, developed and built by Harry Lester, and based on the MG TC, between 1949 and 1954.[3] Only 18 models were produced, and only 4 cars are known to have survived.[4][5][6]
| Category | Sports car |
|---|---|
| Constructor | MG |
| Designer(s) | Harry Lester |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel tubular spaceframe |
| Suspension (front) | Independent, unequal length A-arms, coil springs, knee-action hydraulic shock absorbers, rack and pinion steering |
| Suspension (rear) | Leaf springs, shock absorbers |
| Engine | XPAG later MGA B-series 1.5 L (91.5 cu in) I4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Power | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Brakes | Drum brakes |
| Competition history | |
References
edit- ^ "Duncan Black's Lester MG Racecar - "KUR4" (circa ~1949)". www.britishracecar.com.
- ^ "1950 Lester MG Special technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "1-of-1: 1954 Lester-MG T51". November 20, 2012.
- ^ "Lester-MG". July 30, 2014.
- ^ "1950 Lester MG Special". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "1954 Lester-MG T51 Racing Coupe | The Guitar Broker".