Morris J4

Morris
	Morris J4
J4
Manufacturer:	Morris
Production period:	1960-1974
Previous model:	Morris J-type
Successor:	Leyland Sherpa
	Technical specifications
Designs:	Box vans , minibuses , flatbed trucks
Engines:	Otto engine : ; 1.6 liters (45 kW) ; Diesel engine : ; 1.5 liters (29 kW)
Length:	4115 mm
Width:	1753 mm
Height:	2057 mm
Payload:	0.5-0.6 t
Perm. Total weight:	1.82-1.92 t

The Morris J4 was a pickup truck introduced by BMC in 1960. It was also sold as the Austin J4 by sister company Austin . After the founding of the British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1968, it was renamed BMC J4 . The vehicle remained in production until 1974 with two facelifts .

In 1960 the small van was presented with a gasoline engine with 1622 cm³ displacement and, at an additional cost, with a diesel engine with 1500 cm³. It had four drum brakes . The payload was 500/600 kg, the curb weight 1320 kg. The engine was installed between the driver and passenger seats. This made the J4 extremely loud, even by 1960s standards. The top speed was 101 km / h with an acceleration from 0 to 80 km / h in 20.2 seconds and a consumption of 12.4 liters per 100 km.

From 1967, the vehicle received a four-speed transmission with synchronization of the top three gears. The J4 was a common sight in the streets, and the British Post Office in particular used it in large numbers. While the J4 initially sold very well thanks to its low costs, sales success declined, especially for company fleets, from 1965 after the Ford Transit appeared . The low payload and antiquated technology made it less interesting for companies. However, it was still popular with small customers and especially as a mobile home. Because of this and because of BLMC's financial problems, it was built until 1974.

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