## Transmissions in MGC Works Race Cars
The MGC was a British sports car produced by the MG Car Company between 1967 and 1969. It was powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six engine and came with a choice of a four-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic transmission.
For the MGC Works race cars, MG developed a special five-speed manual transmission. This transmission was designed to improve the car’s performance on the track by providing a wider range of gear ratios.
The MGC Works race transmission was based on the standard four-speed manual transmission, but with the addition of an extra gear. The gears were arranged in a “dog-leg” pattern, with first gear to the left and up, and second gear to the left and down. This pattern allowed for quick and easy gear changes, even at high speeds.
The MGC Works race transmission also featured a number of other modifications, including:
Straight-cut gears: The gears were cut straight, rather than at an angle, which reduced noise and vibration.
Close-ratio gears: The gear ratios were closer together than in the standard transmission, which allowed for smoother and more precise gear changes.
Lightweight construction: The transmission was made of aluminum and magnesium, which reduced weight and improved performance.
The MGC Works race transmission was a significant improvement over the standard transmission, and it helped the MGC Works race cars achieve a number of successes on the track.
### Gear Ratios
The gear ratios of the MGC Works race transmission were as follows:
| Gear | Ratio |
|—|—|
| 1st | 2.95:1 |
| 2nd | 2.09:1 |
| 3rd | 1.58:1 |
| 4th | 1.25:1 |
| 5th | 1.00:1 |
### Applications
The MGC Works race transmission was used in the following MGC Works race cars:
MGC GT
MGC Sebring
MGC Targa
### Legacy
The MGC Works race transmission was a significant technological achievement, and it helped the MGC Works race cars achieve a number of successes on the track. Today, the MGC Works race transmission is highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.
## Additional Information
The MGC Works race transmission was designed by David Brown, who also designed the transmission for the Ford GT40.
The MGC Works race transmission was produced by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
The MGC Works race transmission was used in a number of other race cars, including the Sunbeam Tiger and the Triumph TR6.