These are standard specifications for the 1961 Morris Minor 1000, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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 | |
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
| Fuel Capacity : | 7.8 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1961 Morris Minor 1000 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Morris Minor 1000?
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.