Morris Eight 2 seater 1935-36
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Morris 8 Tourer 2 seater 1935 -36 Specifications
Engine
4 Cylinder in line
Bore & Stroke: 57 mm x 90 mm
Displacement: 918.6 cc
Valves: side
Compression ratio: 5.8:1
Carburation: single SU 7/8in diam
Power output: 23.5bhp at 3,900rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 58 mph
Acceleration: 0-50 mph 37 secs
Overall fuel consumption: 38-42 mpg

Ignition
6 volt coil, 14mm Champion L10 plugs
Transmission
Clutch: single, dry plate 61/2in diam
Gearbox: 3-speed, synchromesh on
2nd and top
Ratios: 5.375, 5.729 & 16.85 to 1 reverse 22.84 to 1
Propellar Shaft: Shaft and spiral bevel

Chassis
Double box section type

Brakes
Lockheed Hydraulic on 8in drums

Steering
Bishop cam

Suspension
Semi eliptic front and rear with Armstrong hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
6 stud 17in Magna wire
450 x 17in crossply

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 6in
Track - front: 3ft 85/8in
Track - rear: 3ft 101/4 in
Overall length: 11ft 9in
Overall width: 4ft 6.5in
Overall height: 5ft
Ground clearance: 6.8in
Turning circle: Left 33ft 10in,
right: 36ft
Kerb weight: 14 cwt
Tank capacity:51/
2 gallonsSump capacity: 5 pints