1961 Morris Oxford VI specifications

1961 Morris Oxford VI data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2553 mm 100.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4420 mm 174 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1126 kg 2482 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1622 cc
(98.981 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 88.9 mm
3 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
62 PS (61 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 2100 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
28 kW/litre
38.1 ps/litre
37.6 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
75.22 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 945.2 kPa (137.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 405.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.93 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.75 kg/kW
41.35 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.CS.
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
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID60368
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Morris Oxford VI added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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