Morris Marina I 1.8 TC (95 Hp)
Morris Marina:
The Morris Marina is a small family car that was manufactured by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1971 until 1980. It served to replace both the Morris Minor and Morris Oxford in the Morris product line. The Marina was also sold in some markets as the Austin Marina, the Leyland Marina and the Morris 1700. It has a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and was produced with saloon car, estate car, coupé, pickup truck, and van body styles.
It was a popular car in Britain throughout its production life, although it rarely came close to challenging its main rival, the Ford Cortina. The car was exported throughout the world, including North America, and assembled in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Malaysia. A total of 1. 2 million were built....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Morris Marina (I). With 134 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 925 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.7 s). The top speed reaches 153 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (82 hp), ideal for city commuting.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe I: 1970 - 1975).
| General: |
| Brand: | Morris |
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| Model: | Marina |
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| Generation: | I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 TC (95 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1971 |
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| End of production: | 1975 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 52.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
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| Torque: | 134 Nm |
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| Engine displacement: | 1799 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 80.26 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 88.9 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 153 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 102.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 925 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4150 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1650 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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