Morris Oxford MO
A Morris Oxford MO at Brooklands, 2010
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Morris Oxford MO - key facts
- Introduced in 1948, the end came for the Morris Oxford MO in 1954.
- The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 41 bhp.
- The Morris Oxford MO accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 31 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Morris Oxford MO was 71 mph.
- A total of 159,960 units were manufactured .
| Morris Oxford MO Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 159,960 | |
| From | 1948 | |
| Until | 1954 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon/Estate | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 13ft 9in | 4m |
| Width | 5ft 5in | 1.65m |
| Wheelbase | 8ft 0in | 2.46m |
| Front Track | 4ft 51/2in | 1.36m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 51/2in | 1.36m |
| Kerb Weight | 2212lb/0.987ton | 1003kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 1476cc | 90cu in |
| Bore | 2.89in | 73.5mm |
| Stroke | 3.43in | 87mm |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Side Valve | |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 | |
| Power Output | 41bhp @ 4200rpm | 40PS @ 4200rpm |
| Specific Output | 28bhp/litre | 0.46bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 65lbft @ 1800rpm | 88Nm @ 1800rpm |
| Specific Torque | 60Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 42bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 19.5 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 31 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 24.5 seconds | |
| Top speed | 71mph | 114km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 31mpg | 13km/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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