Morris Isis Series I

Morris Isis Series I - key facts

Morris Isis Series I Specifications
Production	8,451
From	1956
Until	1957
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	14ft 9in	4.52m
Width	5ft 5in	1.65m
Wheelbase	8ft 111/2in	2.73m
Front Track	4ft 51/2in	1.36m
Rear Track	4ft 51/2in	1.36m
Kerb Weight	2960lb/1.321ton	1343kg
Engine
Engine type	C-Series
Engine displacement	2639cc	161cu in
Bore	3in	79.4mm
Stroke	3.5in	88.9mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	7.2:1
Power Output	86bhp @ 4250rpm	85PS @ 4250rpm
Specific Output	33bhp/litre	0.53bhp/cu in
Torque Output	124lbft @ 2000rpm	168Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque	64Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	65bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	12.2 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	17.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.1 seconds
Top speed	86mph	138km/h
Fuel consumption	26mpg	11km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4