1939 Morris 8

Morris 8 is a car that has a saloon type body with a front mounted engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0.9 litre capacity. This powerplant features side valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) of power at 4400 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted kerb weight is 787 kg. The Morris 8 is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 93 km/h, or 58 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3658 mm
Weight
787 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
93 km/h / 58 mph

1939 Morris 8 specifications

1939 Morris 8 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2261 mm	89 inches
Track/tread (front)	1140 mm	44.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1175 mm	46.3 inches
Length	3658 mm	144 inches
Width	1448 mm	57 inches
Height	1575 mm	62 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	787 kg	1735 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Morris
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.9 litre 919 cc (56.081 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	57 × 90 mm 2.24 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.63
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	24.3 kW/litre 33.1 ps/litre 32.6 bhp/litre 0.53 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	229.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	32 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	93 km/h (58 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 38.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 28.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 38.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 35.18 kg/kW 58.76 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.29
general
Carfolio.com ID	13156
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1939 Morris 8 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.