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Morris Oxford III

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.03 mm × 88.90 mm 2.88 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 52.7 PS (52.0 bhp) (38.8 kW) @ 4250 rpm
0-50 mph 18.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 25.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 119 km/h (74 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 48.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 106.0 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm)
bmep 894.6 kPa (129.7 psi)
Specific torque 71.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2464 mm
wheelbase 97 in
Length (milimeters) 4343 mm
Length (inches) 171 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1067 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2352 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.01
Final drive ratio 4.87

General information

RAC rating 13.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Morris Oxford III PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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