1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller specifications

1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2180 mm 85.8 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3780 mm 148.8 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1540 mm 60.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 856 kg 1887 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 29.5 litres 6.5 [7.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
948 cc
(57.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63 × 76 mm
2.48 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque 66 Nm (49 ft·lb) (6.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 27.5 kW/litre
37.4 ps/litre
36.9 bhp/litre
0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.62 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.9 kPa (126.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 237 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
41.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
30.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
32.8 kg/kW
54.78 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.00 x 14
Tyres rear 5.00 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.01
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID362384
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller added 2014-01-21.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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