Morris Oxford Series III

A Morris Oxford Series III from 1957

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Morris Oxford Series III - key facts

First introduced in 1956, the Morris Oxford Series III ended production in 1959.
The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 50 bhp.
50mph was reached in 18.7 seconds.
Maximum speed of the Morris Oxford Series III was 73 mph.
58,117 of the Morris Oxford Series III were produced.

Morris Oxford Series III Specifications
Production	58,117 (Series III and IV)
From	1956
Until	1959
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	14ft 2in	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	2464lb/1ton	1118kg
Engine
Engine type	B-Series
Engine displacement	1489cc	91cu in
Bore	2.87in	73mm
Stroke	3.5in	89mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Power Output	50bhp @ 4800rpm	49PS @ 4800rpm
Specific Output	34bhp/litre	0.55bhp/cu in
Torque Output	78lbft @ 2400rpm	106Nm @ 2400rpm
Specific Torque	71Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	45bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	18.7 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	24.2 seconds
Top speed	73mph	117km/h
Fuel consumption	27mpg	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	4spd/SemiAuto
Number of gears	4