Morris 8 Series E
Morris Eight Series E at the Newport Pagnell Carnival
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Morris 8 Series E - key facts
- First introduced in 1938, the Morris 8 Series E ended production in 1948.
- 50mph was reached in 32 seconds.
- The maximum speed of the Morris 8 Series E was 58 mph.
- A total of 120,434 units were manufactured .
| Morris 8 Series E Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 120,434 | |
| From | 1938 | |
| Until | 1948 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 11ft 11in | 3.66m |
| Width | 4ft 8in | 1.45m |
| Wheelbase | 7ft 4in | 2.26m |
| Front Track | 3ft 102/4in | 1.17m |
| Rear Track | 3ft 102/4in | 1.17m |
| Kerb Weight | 1704lb/0.761ton | 773kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 918cc | 56cu in |
| Bore | 2.24in | 57mm |
| Stroke | 3.54in | 90mm |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Side Valve | |
| Compression ratio | 6:1 | |
| Power Output | 30bhp @ 4400rpm | 30PS @ 4400rpm |
| Specific Output | 33bhp/litre | 0.54bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 39lbft @ 2400rpm | 53Nm @ 2400rpm |
| Specific Torque | 58Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 39bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 32 seconds | |
| Top speed | 58mph | 93km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 38mpg | 16km/l |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Longitudinal | |
| Driven wheels | Rear | |
| Front Suspension | Beam axle half eliptic leaf | |
| Rear Suspension | Beam axle half eliptic leaf | |
| Brakes | Drums front and rear | |
| Gearbox type | 4 speed Manual | |
| Number of gears | 4 | |
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