(1939 model)
| Marque (make) | Morris | Issued from | 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Eight | Issued until | |
| Serie | Eight | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Morris | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3658 mm / 144.0 in / 144.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Height | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 787 kg / 1735 lb / 1735 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2261 mm / 89.0 in / 89.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1140 mm / 44.9 in / 44.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1175 mm / 46.3 in / 46.3 in | Fuel capacity | 25 l / 5.5 UK gal / 6.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Morris | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 57.0 mm / 2.24 in / 2.24 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.63 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Engine displacement | 919 cm3 / 56.1 cu in / 56.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 229.75 cm3/cylinder / 14.020 cu in/cylinder / 14.020 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 22.4 kW / 30.5 hp / 30.5 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 22.1 kW / 30.0 bhp / 30.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 32.6 kW/l / 0.726 bhp/cu in / 0.726 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.29 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 32.00 s / 32.00 s / 32.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 38.12 kW/ton / 51.83 bhp/ton / 51.83 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morris Eight
