1954 Morris Cowley

The Cowley is an automobile from Morris, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a saloon body style. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 42 bhp (42.6 PS/31.3 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 78 N·m (58 lb·ft/8 kgm) at 2400 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 1030 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 116 km/h (72 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4293 mm
Weight
1030 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
42.6 PS / 42 bhp / 31.3 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm / 58 ft.lb / 8 kgm @ 2400 rpm
Top speed
116 km/h / 72 mph

1954 Morris Cowley specifications

1954 Morris Cowley data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2464 mm	97 inches
Track/tread (front)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1346 mm	53 inches
Length	4293 mm	169 inches
Width	1651 mm	65 inches
Height	1600 mm	63 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1030 kg	2271 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1200 cc (73.228 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	65.5 × 89 mm 2.58 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.74
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	78 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	26.1 kW/litre 35.5 ps/litre 35 bhp/litre 0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	816.8 kPa (118.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	300 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	19.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	24.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	116 km/h (72 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 41.34 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 30.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 40.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 32.89 kg/kW 54.93 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	I.TB.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	2LS/LT-LH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	60291
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 Morris Cowley added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.