4076 x 2717 px | 34,5 x 23 cm | 13,6 x 9,1 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
3 giugno 2023
Ubicazione:
Chorley UK
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The Morris Eight is a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the Ford Model Y, styling of which the Eight closely followed.[1] The success of the car enabled Morris to regain its position as Britain's largest motor manufacturer. Morris Eight series I Morris Eight 4-door 6-light saloon first registered June 1935 Overview Also called Morris 8/40 (Australia) [2] Production 1935–37 164, 102 produced[3] Assembly United Kingdom Australia[2] Body and chassis Body style 2-door saloon[4] 4-door saloon[4] 2-door cabriolet[4] 2-door tourer[4] 5 cwt van[4] Powertrain Engine 918 cc Morris Type UB Sidevalve Straight-4 Transmission 3-speed manual[4] Dimensions Wheelbase 90 in (2, 286 mm)[5] 81 in (2, 057 mm) (swb tourer)[4] Width 54.5 in (1, 384 mm)[4] Height 60 in (1, 524 mm)[4] The car was powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with three-bearing crankshaft and single SU carburettor with maximum power of 23.5 bhp (17.5 kW). The gearbox was a three-speed unit with synchromesh on the top two speeds and Lockheed hydraulic brakes were fitted. Coil ignition was used in a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6-volt battery and third brush dynamo. The body, which was either a saloon or open tourer, was mounted on a separate channel section chassis with a 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) wheelbase. The tourer could reach 58 mph (93 km/h) and return 45 miles per imperial gallon (6.3 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑US); the saloons were a little slower. The chrome-plated radiator shell and honeycomb grille were dummies disguising the real one hidden behind. In September 1934 the bare chassis was offered for £95.[4] For buyers of complete cars prices ranged from £118 for the basic two-seater to £142 for the four door saloon with "sunshine" roof and leather seats.[4] Bumpers and indicators were £2 10 shillings (£2.50) extra.
