Morris Major

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Detailed specifications and information

Name	Morris Major
Country
Introduced
Region
City
Source	Wikidata
Manufacturer	BMC Australia Source
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Length
Retrieved At	2026-11-05
Powertrain	BMC B-Series engine , 1489 & 1622 cc Source
Transmission	4-speed manual, synchromesh on 2,3 & 4 Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: Series I - 86 in (2,200 mm) Series II & Elite - 92 in (2,300 mm); Length: Series I - 151.75 in (3,854 mm) Series II & Elite - 161 in (4,100 mm); Width: 61 in (1,500 mm) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	BMC B-Series engine , 1489 & 1622 cc	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	4-speed manual, synchromesh on 2,3 & 4	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	Series I - 86 in (2,200 mm) Series II & Elite - 92 in (2,300 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Length	Series I - 151.75 in (3,854 mm) Series II & Elite - 161 in (4,100 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Width	61 in (1,500 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Curb weight	Series 1 - 904 kg (1,993 lb) Series II & Elite - 956 kg (2,108 lb)	Source

Field	Value 1
Morris Major Austin Lancer	—
Morris Major Elite	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	BMC Australia
Production	1958–1964
Assembly	Australia: Victoria Park
Body and chassis	—
Class	B-segment
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	Unibody
Related	Wolseley 1500 / Riley One-Point-Five
Powertrain	—
Engine	BMC B-Series engine , 1489 & 1622 cc
Transmission	4-speed manual, synchromesh on 2,3 & 4
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	Series I - 86 in (2,200 mm) Series II & Elite - 92 in (2,300 mm)
Length	Series I - 151.75 in (3,854 mm) Series II & Elite - 161 in (4,100 mm)
Width	61 in (1,500 mm)
Curb weight	Series 1 - 904 kg (1,993 lb) Series II & Elite - 956 kg (2,108 lb)
Chronology	—
Successor	Morris 1100

Manufacturer	British Motor Corporation
Last sourced	2026-11-05