Morris Six MS
Classic Police car - Morris Six at Sandwell, 2008
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Morris Six MS - key facts
- Introduced in 1948, the end came for the Morris Six MS in 1953.
- The 6 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 70 bhp.
- 60mph was reached in 22.4 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Morris Six MS was 83 mph.
- A total of 12,400 units were manufactured .
| Morris Six MS Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 12,400 | |
| From | 1948 | |
| Until | 1953 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 14ft 8in | 4.5m |
| Width | 5ft 5in | 1.68m |
| Wheelbase | 9ft 2in | 2.79m |
| Front Track | 4ft 5in | 1.37m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 5in | 1.37m |
| Kerb Weight | 2688lb/1.2ton | 1219kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 2215cc | 135cu in |
| Bore | 2.89in | 73.5mm |
| Stroke | 3.43in | 87mm |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead cam | |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 | |
| Power Output | 70bhp @ 4800rpm | 69PS @ 4800rpm |
| Specific Output | 32bhp/litre | 0.52bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 98lbft @ 1800rpm | 133Nm @ 1800rpm |
| Specific Torque | 60Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 58bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 15.3 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 22.4 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 22.4 seconds | |
| Top speed | 83mph | 134km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 20mpg | 9km/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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