The Series I Isis was launched in March 1955 to replace the Morris Six MS, with the 2.6 liter 86 horsepower C series six cylinder engine of the Austin Westminster but with a single SU carburettor. It was based on the four cylinder Morris Oxford Series II, sharing its shell and torsion bar front suspension, with a lengthened wheelbase and front end, and a two door woody estate was also offered. It could reach 90 miles an hour. Its model years run from 1955 to 1956.
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Source Wikipedia: Morris IsisLead paragraph, second usetier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, second use
It was resurrected on a new 6-cylinder midsize car from the British Motor Corporation in the 1950s to replace the Morris Six MS.
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WikipediaIsis Series I (1955 to 56)
It featured a 6-cylinder engine, the 2.6 L (2,639 cc; 161.0 cu in), 86 bhp (64 kW) C-Series unit from the Austin Westminster.
Year: Isis Series I (1955 to 56)
It featured a 6-cylinder engine, the 2.6 L (2,639 cc; 161.0 cu in), 86 bhp (64 kW) C-Series unit from the Austin Westminster.
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used by Morris Motors Limited on a 6-cylinder car made from 1929
Isis Series I (1955 to 56), sales
sales were poor, with only 8,500 sold
Body style, sedan: Isis Series I (1955 to 56)
Isis was launched in March 1955 as
Body style, station-wagon: Isis Series I (1955 to 56)
and a "woody" 2-door estate version was also available
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