Morris Oxford V
Morris Oxford V - key facts
- Introduced in 1959, the end came for the Morris Oxford V in 1961.
- The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 52 bhp.
- The Morris Oxford V accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 23.6 seconds.
- The maximum speed of the Morris Oxford V was 78 mph.
- A total of 87,432 units were manufactured .
| Morris Oxford V Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 87,432 | |
| From | 1959 | |
| Until | 1961 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon/Estate | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 14ft 7in | 4.45m |
| Width | 5ft 31/2in | 1.61m |
| Wheelbase | 8ft 32/4in | 2.52m |
| Front Track | 4ft 3in | 1.32m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 3in | 1.32m |
| Kerb Weight | 2473lb/1ton | 1122kg |
| 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 | 52bhp @ 4350rpm | 51PS @ 4350rpm |
| Specific Output | 35bhp/litre | 0.57bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 82lbft @ 2100rpm | 111Nm @ 2100rpm |
| Specific Torque | 75Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 47bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 16.6 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 23.6 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 22.5 seconds | |
| Top speed | 78mph | 126km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 26mpg | 11km/l |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Longitudinal | |
| Driven wheels | Rear | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Coil Spring | |
| 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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