1948 Morris Oxford

The Oxford is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor vehicle with a front placed engine, produced by Morris. Powering the Morris Oxford is an overhead valve, 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) at 4000 rpm and 91 N·m (67 lb·ft/9.3 kgm) at 2000 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a claimed 1092 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4204 mm
Weight
1092 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm / 67 ft.lb / 9.3 kgm @ 2000 rpm

1948 Morris Oxford specifications

1948 Morris Oxford data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2464 mm	97 inches
Track/tread (front)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Length	4204 mm	165.5 inches
Width	1651 mm	65 inches
Height	1626 mm	64 inches
Ground clearance	171 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	1092 kg	2407 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1477 cc (90.132 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.5 × 87 mm 2.89 × 3.43 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	91 Nm (67 ft·lb) (9.3 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	20.7 kW/litre 28.1 ps/litre 27.8 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	61.61 Nm/litre 0.74 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.6:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	774.2 kPa (112.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	369.25 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 38.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 28 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 37.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 35.72 kg/kW 59.66 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	11.30 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	569 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	60258
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1948 Morris Oxford added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.