In 1955, nonetheless, the rate soared to greater than 180 per week, which meant that the ZA was the fastest-selling MG saloon ever. Learn more concerning the MG Magnette B-collection on the following page. 5 inches lengthy on a 102-inch wheelbase, and slim throughout the hips. It didn't have much power, either. Though the 1489-cc version of the new B-Series four-cylinder eventually reached seventy two horsepower (in 1956-mannequin MGA two-seaters), it produced solely 60 horsepower in initial Magnette tune. But that was too much greater than the previous YB's 46 horses, and the Magnette had a slick new 4-on-the-ground gearbox to assist exploit it. The latter would also show up within the MGA, and no one ever complained about that. The Magnette's B-Series ohv four-cylinder engine was a much-modified version of the powerplant launched with Austin's new 1947 A40 Devon, a small automotive that sold moderately properly in the U.S. Though never very refined, the sturdy B-Series would energy quite a few BMC models for practically two many years. ᠎This a rtic le　has been written　᠎with the&nbsp