Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
2794 mm 110 in
Length
4496 mm 177 in
Width
1676 mm 66 in
Height
1308 mm 51.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.61
Kerb weight
1276 kg 2813 lb
Bore
73.50 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.2 litre2215 cc(135.168 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.50:1
Fuel system
1 SU carb
Maximum power
71 PS (70.0 bhp) (52.2 kW)@ 4400 rpm
Specific output
31.6 bhp/litre0.52 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
135.0 Nm (100 ft?�·lb) (13.8 kgm)@ 2200 rpm
bmep
765.9 kPa (111.1 psi)
Specific torque
60.95 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Morris
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.84
Unitary capacity
369.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
54.86 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Unknown
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.TB.
Track: Rear
LA.SE.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.56
RAC rating
20.1
year
1948
The Morris Six Series MS was a member of the same family as the Oxford and Minor - the Oxford and the MS using the same basic bodyshell as the
Morris Six series MS, as well as retaining a prewar style of radiator shell (to please Lord Nuffield, it is said), also had a badge of the same era to suit This was the familiar 'shield'