1962 Morris 1100

The 1100 is a car from Morris, with front wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body style. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 48 bhp (48.7 PS/35.8 kW) of power at 5100 rpm, and maximum torque of 81 N·m (60 lb·ft/8.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm. The engine drives the wheels through a 4 speed manual set of gears. Claimed kerb weight is 832 kg. Top quoted speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3727 mm
Weight
832 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
48.7 PS / 48 bhp / 35.8 kW @ 5100 rpm
Torque
81 Nm / 60 ft.lb / 8.3 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
125 km/h / 78 mph

1962 Morris 1100 specifications

1962 Morris 1100 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2375 mm	93.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	3727 mm	146.7 inches
Width	1543 mm	60.7 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	832 kg	1834 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	38.6 litres	8.5 [10.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	64.6 × 83.72 mm 2.54 × 3.3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.77
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	48.7 PS (48 bhp) (35.8 kW) at 5100 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	81 Nm (60 ft·lb) (8.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (Net)	32.6 kW/litre 44.3 ps/litre 43.7 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	73.77 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	927 kPa (134.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	274.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 58.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 43.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 57.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.24 kg/kW 38.83 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.HS.
Rear suspension	I.HS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID	60445
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 Morris 1100 added before December 1995. Last modified 2014-11-24.