1961 Morris Minor 1000 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1956 - 1971
Price :	$1,495
Weight :	1652 lbs \| 749.335 kg
MPG Highway :	45

Performance

1/4 Mile :	24.1 seconds
Top Speed :	73 mph \| 117.457 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Straight 4
Displacement :	948 cc \| 57.9 cu in. \| 0.9 L.
Power :	37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	2.5 in \| 63 mm.
Stroke :	2.7 in \| 68 mm.
Compression :	8.3:1
Main Bearings :	3
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 SU H2 carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Morris Production for 1961 :	7,725
Minor 1000 Production (1956-1971) :	847,491
1961 Morris Minor 1000

Dimension(s)

Tourer

Chassis # M/A2S 3 L 1000001
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	7.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Length :	148.0 in \| 3759 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Wheelbase :	86.0 in \| 2184 mm.
Front Track :	50.6 in \| 1285 mm.
Rear Track :	50.3 in \| 1278 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Wishbones and torsion bars Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Dunlop 5.00x14

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: How fast is the 1961 Morris Minor 1000? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 has a top speed of 73 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Morris Minor 1000? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 has a wheelbase size of 86.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Morris Minor 1000? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 has a length of 148.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Morris Minor 1000? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 has a width of 61.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Morris Minor 1000 cost when new?A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 had a base price of approximately $1,495 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Morris Minor 1000? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 was a Tourer.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Morris Minor 1000 have? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 had Dunlop 5.00x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Morris produce in 1961? A: Morris produced 7,725 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many Minor 1000 were produced? A: Morris produced 847,491 examples of the Minor 1000 from 1956 to 1971.

Q: What engine did the 1961 Morris Minor 1000 have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Morris Minor 1000 was a Straight 4 (948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.) with 37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 2500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1961 Morris Minor 1000 have? A: The 1961 Morris Minor 1000 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.