Morris Minor 1000 Pick-up1957-62
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Morris Minor Pick-up 948cc 1957-62 specifications
Engine
4 Cylinder inline water cooled
Displacement: 948cc
Bore: 62.9mm
Stroke: 76.2mm
Valves: 8, overhead
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Carburettors: Single SU HS2
Max Power: 37bhp at 4,750rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 72 mph
Acceleration: 0-50 mph 18.7secs
Overall fuel consumption: 35-40mpg

Construction
Unitary steel body with wood frame and aluminium panels at rear

Brakes
Lockeed hydraulic, 7in drums,
Lining size 6.54in x 1.22in x 0.198in

Transmission
Clutch: Single 7.25in dry-plate diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchro on top 2

Suspension
Front: independent torsion bars
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring, Telescopic dampers

Wheels
Bolt on 14in pressed steel disc

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 2in
Track - front: 4ft 2.6in
Track - rear: 4ft 2.3in
Overall length: 12ft 1in
Overall width: 5ft 1in
Overall height: 5.5ft
Ground clearance: 6.75in
Unladen weight: 14.5cwt
Tank capacity: 5 Imp gals

Minor Production
All variants 1948-1972: 1,620,000
Vans 1953-72: 326,627