(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | Morris | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Minor 1000 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Minor | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Morris | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3760 mm / 148.0 in / 148.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 762 kg / 1680 lb / 1680 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2184 mm / 86.0 in / 86.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1286 mm / 50.6 in / 50.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1276 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 62.9 mm / 2.48 in / 2.48 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.83 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 947 cm3 / 57.8 cu in / 57.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 236.75 cm3/cylinder / 14.447 cu in/cylinder / 14.447 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 26.1 kW / 35.5 hp / 35.5 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 66.0 Nm / 48.7 lbft / 48.7 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 25.7 kW / 34.9 bhp / 34.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 37.0 kW/l / 0.824 bhp/cu in / 0.824 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 69.69 Nm/l / 0.610 lbft/cu in / 0.610 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.01 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.55 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 18.70 s / 18.70 s / 18.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 116 km/h / 72 mph / 72 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 45.93 kW/ton / 62.45 bhp/ton / 62.45 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morris Minor 1000
