Morris Six MS
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| Morris Six MS | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Morris BMC |
| Production | 1948-1953 12,400 made |
| Predecessor | Morris Fourteen |
| Successor | Morris Isis |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Platform | FR |
| Engine | 2215 cc Straight-6 |
| Related | Wolseley 6/80 |
The Morris Six MS was a six-cylinder midsize car from the Morris Motor Company made from 1948 to 1953. It was the companies first post war six cylinder car. At launch the car was priced at £671 on the UK market.
The car was very similar to the 1948 Issigonis designed Morris Oxford series MO sharing the same bodyshell from the windscreen backwards. The bonnet was lengthened to take the overhead camshaft, single SU carburettor, 2215 cc six cylinder engine which produced 70 bhp at 4800 rpm. The whole car was longer than the Oxford with a wheelbase of 110 inches against 97 inches. Suspension was independent at the front using torsion bars and at the rear there was a conventional live axle and semi elliptic springs. The steering was not by the rack and pinion fitted to the Oxford but used a lower geared cam system.
On test the car reached a top speed of 85 mph, achieved a 0-60 mph time of 22.4 seconds and returned 20 mpg.
In 1950 the rear axle ratio was lowered to improve acceleration and twin dampers fitted to the front torsion bar independent suspension.
A de-luxe version was announced at the 1953 London Motor Show with leather upholstery, a heater and over-riders on the front bumpers.
