1955 - Morris - Minor 1000

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Minor 1000 1963
2. Minor 1000 1955
General Information
Make Morris
Model Minor 1000
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2184 mm     (86 in)
Front Track 1286 mm     (50,6 in)
Rear Track 1276 mm     (50,2 in)
Length 3760 mm     (148 in)
Width 1549 mm     (61 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 762 kg     (1678,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 947 cc     (57,79 cu in)
Bore 62,9 mm     (2,48 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,83
Unitary Capacity 236,75 cc/cylinder    (14,45 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 35 HP     (26,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 66 N.m     (48,7 lb.ft ,  6,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 52,5 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 45,9 HP/ton    (34,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37 HP/litre    (27,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 18,7 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 24,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 116 km/h   (72,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1,01 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)