Morris 1800 MK III
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1976, 23000 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
The unremarkable and last-of-the-line Morris 1800 Mk III entered production in 1972 along with the bigger engined 2200 models. The 1800 Mk III introduced a new front grille (now common with the near identical Austin version), redesigned facia layout and a centrally mounted handbrake.
The Morris 1800 Mk III stayed in production until the launch of the "wedge" shaped 18-22 series in 1975. These well built saloon cars were the last of the original BMC conceived cars made by the Leyland combine, illustrating brilliantly the complexity of the Leyland range of cars all jostling for the same market shares.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 80.26mm x 89mm | 9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 13 s | 23 mpg | 1800S |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Friend or foe? |
48 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2001 | |||
| Friend or foe? - Stock car racers might sometimes be frowned upon by classic car people, but David Lillywhite found one who's recreating history with his authentic Morris 8 stock car. | ||||
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