Morris Isis
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| Morris Isis | |
| Image:Pair of Isis.jpg]] | |
| Manufacturer: | Morris BMC |
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| Production: | 1955-1958 |
| Predecessor: | Morris Six MS |
| Successor: | Morris 1800 |
| Class: | Mid-size |
| Body style: | 4-door estate 4-door saloon |
| Platform: | FR |
| Engine: | 2.6 L C-Series Straight-6 |
| Related: | Morris Oxford Series II |
The Isis was a six-cylinder midsize car from the Morris Motor Company in the 1950s. It sold extremely poorly, with just 12,155 built, and was not immediately replaced.
[edit] Series I
The Series I Isis was launched in 1955 as an attempt to move the marque into the large-car arena. It featured a six-cylinder engine, the 2.6 L (2639 cc/161 in³) C-Series unit from the Austin Westminster. It was based on the 4-cylinder Oxford Series II, sharing its almost-unibody shell and torsion beam front suspension. The bonnet was lengthened to accept the larger straight-6 engine, and a "woody" 4-door estate version was a novelty. With the strong engine, the Isis could reach 90 mph (145 km/h). Sales were poor, however, with just 8,500 sold.
[edit] Series II
In order to accelerate sales, BMC redesigned the Isis for 1956 with updated styling including a more elaborate mesh grille, chrome side strips and small fins. An automatic transmission option was also added. Sales remained weak, and the line ended in 1958.
