(1956 model)
| Marque (make) | Morris | Issued from | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Cowley 1500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Cowley | 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 | 4293 mm / 169.0 in / 169.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1040 kg / 2293 lb / 2293 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2464 mm / 97.0 in / 97.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.88 in / 2.88 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.82 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1489 cm3 / 90.9 cu in / 90.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 372.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder / 22.716 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 38.8 kW / 52.8 hp / 52.8 hp at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 106.0 Nm / 78.2 lbft / 78.2 lbft at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 38.2 kW / 51.9 bhp / 51.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 34.9 kW/l / 0.778 bhp/cu in / 0.778 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 71.19 Nm/l / 0.623 lbft/cu in / 0.623 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.01 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.87 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 50.00 kW/ton / 67.98 bhp/ton / 67.98 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 | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morris Cowley 1500
