1956 Morris Oxford III specifications

1956 Morris Oxford III data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 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 4343 mm 171 inches
Width 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1600 mm 63 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1067 kg 2352 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 1.5 litre
1489 cc
(90.864 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.03 × 88.9 mm
2.88 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 53 PS (52 bhp) (39 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque 106 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm)
Specific output 26 kW/litre
35.4 ps/litre
34.9 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.19 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 894.6 kPa (129.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 372.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 18.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 25.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 119 km/h (74 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
49.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.52 kg/kW
45.96 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1.01
Final drive ratio 4.87
general
Carfolio.com ID71698
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Morris Oxford III added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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