1956 Morris Isis II specifications

1956 Morris Isis II data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2362 mm 93 inches
Track/tread (front) 1362 mm 53.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1346 mm 53 inches
Length 4521 mm 178 inches
Width 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1619 mm 63.7 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.91
Kerb weight 1295 kg 2855 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2639 cc
(161.042 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.38 × 88.9 mm
3.13 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)

Specific output
(Gross)
25.4 kW/litre
34.6 ps/litre
34.1 bhp/litre
0.56 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
70.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
69.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.3 kg/kW
32.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.500
Turning circle 12.00 m
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2006 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID13134
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Morris Isis II added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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