Morris Six MS
| Morris Six Series MS | |
|---|---|
overhead cam | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 110 in (2,800 mm) |
| Length | 177 in (4,500 mm) [2] |
| Width | 65 in (1,700 mm) [2] |
| Height | 63 in (1,600 mm) [2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Morris Big Six |
| Successor | Morris Isis |
The Morris Six Series MS is a six-cylinder
Wolseley ranges on Tuesday 26 October 1948, it was Morris's first post-war six-cylinder car. All the new cars were of integral construction of chassis and body and rode on independent front suspension with torsion bars. At launch, the car was priced at £607 (including tax) on the UK market,[3]
though the price rose to £671 on 1 March 1949.
Under the
drum brakes were hydraulically operated using a Lockheed system. Production was delayed until March 1949 because of difficulties with metal fatigue in the link of the bulkhead "scuttle" to the front suspension.[4]
Aside from the grille and identification marks, the whole car was shared with Morris's
6/80
.
A car tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1950 had a top speed of 82.5 mph (132.8 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 22.4 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20 miles per imperial gallon (14 L/100 km; 17 mpg‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £671 including taxes.[2]
In 1950, the rear axle ratio was lowered to improve acceleration, and twin dampers were fitted to the front independent torsion bar suspension.
A de-luxe version was announced at the 1953 London Motor Show, featuring leather upholstery, a heater, and over-riders on the front bumpers.
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Morris Six Series MS
References
- ISBN 1-870979-39-7.
- ^ The Motor. 16 August 1950.
- ^ "New Nuffield Cars". The Times. No. 51212. 26 October 1948. p. 2.
- ISBN 1845841573.
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