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1954 Morris Oxford II

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Morris

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Build Start: 1954

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1954
Model Variant: Oxford

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2464mm
Track/tread (rear): 1346mm
Width: 1651mm
Ground clearance: 160mm
Kerb weight: 1060kg
Track/tread (front): 1359mm
Length: 4343mm
Height: 1600mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 54litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.88
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 73.03 × 88.9mm
Specific torque: 71.19Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 7.43:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Morris
Capacity: 1.5 litre (1489cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.82
Specific output: 25 kW/litre34 ps/litre, 33.6 0.55bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 3
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front

Performance

Maximum Torque: 106 Nmlb/ft
Maximum Speed: 120km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 28.43kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 51 @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 47.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 SU H 2 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 894.6kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 5.50-15
Tyres Front: 5.50-15

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 13.2
Unitary Capacity: 372.25cc

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