Morris Oxford Series V Farina 1959-61 specifications

Engine (BMC B series)
4 cylinder in-line, ohv
Displacement: 1,489cc
Bore & stroke: 73mm x 89mm
Compression ratio: 7.4 to 1
Carburettors: single SU
Power output: 50bhp at 4,200rpm
Max torque: 78 lbs/ft at 2,400rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 79.7mph
Acceleration 0-60mph: 28.9secs
Overall fuel consumption: 28.2mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual
synchromesh on top 3 gears
Rear wheel drive

Brakes
Hydraulic, 9in drums front & rear

Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front: torsion bar
Rear: semi-elliptic leaf
Telescopic shock absorbers

Wheels
15in pressed steel, 4 stud
5.50-15 crossply tyres

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 97in
Track front: 53.5in
Track rear: 53in
Overall length: 170in
Overall width: 65in
Overall height: 63in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 22.75cwt
Fuel tank: 12gals

Production
Series III: 1956-59 ?58,117 built
Price at launch: £848 including Purchase Tax