| 词条 | Morris Major (1931 to 1933) |
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For the Morris Major automobile produced in Australia from 1958 to 1964, see Morris Major.{{Infobox automobile | image = 5696443611 010511 CPS.jpg | name = Morris Major | caption = 1931 Morris Major 6-light saloon | aka = new | manufacturer = Morris Motors | production = 1930 to 1933[1] | predecessor =Morris Oxford Six | successor = Morris Cowley Six | assembly = United Kingdom | class = | body_style = 4 door saloon[2] 2 door coupe[2] 4 door tourer[2] | layout=FR layout[1] | engine = 63.5 x 102 mm 14.9 hp 1938cc 6 cylinder[1] reduced for 1932 to 61.25 x 102 mm 13.9hp 6 cylinder[2] | transmission = | wheelbase = | length = | width = | weight = | front_track = | rear_track = | construction = | related = }} The Morris Major was an automobile produced by Morris Motors in the United Kingdom from late 1930 to 1933.[2] It was described by commentators as a Morris Oxford Six with a coachbuilt saloon body.[2] 4025 examples of the 1931 model were produced followed by 14,469 of the 1932-33 model.[1] 15 horsepowerAnnounced 30 August 1930 this new car was offered in two types of saloon and a coupé.[3] Range:
The engine was similar to that of the Morris Oxford Six as was the chassis. The nominally {{convert|14.9|hp|kW|abbr=on}} 2-litre engine was said to generate {{convert|45|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} at 3 200 rpm. The gearbox provided three forward speeds. The car was fitted with six brakes, the four-wheel ones adjustable by a single winged-nut.[4] 14 horsepowerThe Morris Major programme reported for the October 1931 Motor Show was: Range of five types:
The fiscal horsepower had been dropped to 13.9 from 14.9. To achieve this the engine capacity was trimmed by a reduction of 2.25 mm in the bore so that bore and stroke became 61.25 x 102 mm giving a cubic capacity of 1803 cc. This reduced size six-cylinder engine had a four-bearing crankshaft an air-cleaner-heater and a fume-consumer head. Other standard features now included chrome finished automatic radiator shutters, a four-speed twin-top gearbox, Lockheed hydraulic brakes and a wide 52 inch track.[5] Special coupéThe range was extended during 1932 with a Special coupé priced at £285.[6] {{-}}References1. ^1 2 3 Michael Sedgwick & Mark Gillies, A-Z of Cars of the 1930s, Haymarket Publishing Ltd, 1989, page 137 2. ^Cars Of 1932. The Times, Saturday, Aug 29, 1931; pg. 3; Issue 45914 3. ^Display advertising Morris. The Times, Saturday, Aug 30, 1930; pg. 15; Issue 45605 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 Cars Of 1931. The Times, Saturday, Aug 30, 1930; pg. 12; Issue 45605 5. ^Cars Of 1932. The Times, Saturday, Aug 29, 1931; pg. 3; Issue 45914 6. ^Display advertising Morris. The Times, Friday, Sep 02, 1932; pg. 17; Issue 46228. External links{{commons category|Morris Fourteen Six}}
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