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Morris 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 57.00 mm × 90.00 mm 2.24 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.9 litre 919 cc (56.081 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 30.4 PS (30.0 bhp) (22.4 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 32.00 s
0-60 mph -1.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h -1.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 93 km/h (58 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 38.12 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.63
Unitary capacity 229.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2261 mm
wheelbase 89 in
Length (milimeters) 3658 mm
Length (inches) 144 in
Width (milimeters) 1448 mm
Width (inches) 57 in
Height (milimeters) 1575 mm
Height (inches) 62 in
L:W ratio 1.62
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 787 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1735 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 25 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 5.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 6.6 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 Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 5.29

General information

RAC rating 8.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1939 Morris 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1939

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