BMC B-Series Engine - Engine Types - 1.5 Litre Engines

1.5 Litre Engines

The 1.5 L (1489 cc) version was first used in 1953 in the MG Magnette ZA in twin carburettor version and in 1954 in the Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge. In 1957, it was used in the original MGA. Output in twin carburettor form was 68–72 bhp (51–54 kW) and 55 bhp (41 kW) with a single carburettor. Bore was 73.0251 mm (2.87500 in) and stroke was 89 mm (3.5 in).

There was also a diesel version of this engine size. Power output was 40 bhp (30 kW) at 4,000 rpm and torque 64 lbf·ft at 1,900 rpm.

Applications:

• 1954–61 Morris Oxford Marks II, III, IV, & V
• 1956–59 Morris Cowley
• 1956–62 Nash Metropolitan 1500
• 1955–58 MGA
• 1953–61 MG Magnette ZA, ZB, & Mark III
• 1956-61 Morris J2 1/2-ton vans
• 1956–58 Austin A50 Cambridge
• 1958–61 Austin A55 Cambridge
• 1956–58 Wolseley 15/50
• 1957–65 Wolseley 1500
• 1958–61 Wolseley 15/60
• 1957–61 Morris Commercial JB-type 1/2 - Ton vans
• 1957-61 ((Austin 101)) 1/2 - Ton vans
• 1957–65 Riley 1.5
• 1959–61 Riley 4/68
• 1959–65 Rochdale Olympic
• 1958–62 Morris Major and Austin Lancer Series I/II
• 1957–63 Tempo Matador
• Hindustan Ambassador
• International Harvester "Metro-Mite" delivery truck
• Navigator 1500 marine engine
• 1958–60 TVR Grantura Mark I
• 1960–62 TVR Grantura Mark II & IIA
• 1958-1959 Elva Courier