MGB GT V8 Bodywork

The basic design of the MGB GT V8 was very much the same as the MGB GT with exception to the bonnet where it has been said for decades that the bonnet gained a slightly more domed shape to gain a few extra mm of under bonnet clearance, even so the under bonnet felt had two cut outs to give a little more room for the two rear positioned SAU carbs dashpot clearances. Seating and interior trim was very much the same as the four-cylinder cars, which was always a customer gripe that it was too similar to the four cylinder cars and not enough separation was present for the two models to reflect the significant extra cost of the V8. Standard Heated Rear Window and three V8 badges, front, rear and front left wing (not right) were not seen as adequate but nothing could hide the V8 engine sounds!