1955 Morris Isis S I specifications

1955 Morris Isis S I data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2731 mm 107.5 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 1620 mm 63.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1397 kg 3080 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 87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque 168 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm)
Specific output 24.3 kW/litre
33 ps/litre
32.6 bhp/litre
0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.66 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 800 kPa (116 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.78 kg/kW
36.39 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00 x 15
Tyres rear 6.00 x 15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID13145
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Morris Isis S I added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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