MG Q-type

The chassis was based on the one used on the MG K3 but was narrower and used N-type axles.

[3] A high-pressure Zoller supercharger was fitted giving a boost to 2.5 atmospheres (1.8 kg/cc) and allowing the engine to produce 113 bhp (84 kW) at 7200 rpm.

[3] A sprint version was also made with output increased to 146 bhp (109 kW) which at nearly 200 bhp (150 kW) per litre was the highest specific output of any engine in the world at the time [4] Probably only eight were made[3] (Michael Sedgwick states nine[1]) as the car was expensive at £550–£650,[5] and the rigid-axle chassis had difficulty in dealing with the power of the engine.

The single-seat version achieved a lap speed of 122 mph (196 km/h) at Brooklands race track driven by George Harvey-Noble, and the two-seater was capable of 120 mph (190 km/h).

[1] Many "specials" have been built on T-type chassis to mimic the style of the Q-type body.

1937 MG TA/Q Special