Morris Minor 1000 948cc
A Morris Minor 1000 Convertible
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Morris Minor 1000 948cc - key facts
- Introduced in 1956, the end came for the Morris Minor 1000 948cc in 1962.
- The Morris Minor 1000 948cc accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 25.9 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Morris Minor 1000 948cc was 73 mph.
- A total of 1,303,331 units were manufactured ((All models and marks)).
| Morris Minor 1000 948cc Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 1,303,331 (All models and marks) | |
| From | 1956 | |
| Until | 1962 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon/Tourer/Traveller/Van/Pick-up | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 12ft 3in | 3.76m |
| Width | 5ft 0in | 1.55m |
| Wheelbase | 7ft 1in | 2m |
| Front Track | 4ft 21/2in | 1.28m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 21/2in | 1.28m |
| Kerb Weight | 1652lb/0.737ton | 749kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine type | A-Series | |
| Engine displacement | 948cc | 58cu in |
| Bore | 2.48in | 62.9mm |
| Stroke | 3in | 76.2mm |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead valve | |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 | |
| Power Output | 37bhp @ 4750rpm | 36PS @ 4750rpm |
| Specific Output | 39bhp/litre | 0.64bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 50lbft @ 2500rpm | 68Nm @ 2500rpm |
| Specific Torque | 72Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 50bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 18.7 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 25.9 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 23.4 seconds | |
| Top speed | 73mph | 117km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 42mpg | 18km/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 | |
| Number of gears | 4 | |
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