Morris Ital
The final car to wear the Morris badge, styled by Harris Mann and named after Italdesign.
- Power
- 60 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 16.8 s
- Top speed
- 86 mph
- Est. value
- $2k–$10k
About the Morris Ital
The Morris Ital was a major facelift of the Morris Marina, serving as a stop-gap model for British Leyland until the Austin Montego was ready. Despite the name suggesting Italian flair, the styling was actually handled in-house by Harris Mann, with Italdesign only managing the production engineering. It retained the Marina's dated rear-wheel-drive chassis and live-axle suspension, though it introduced the improved A-Plus engine from the Metro. As the last production car to carry the Morris name, it represents the end of an era for one of Britain's most famous marques.
Morris Ital specs
The Morris Ital produces 60 bhp (45 kW) and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 16.8 seconds and has a top speed of 86 mph (138 km/h).
| Make | Morris |
|---|---|
| Model | Ital |
| Trim | 1.3 |
| Years | 1980–1984 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.3-litre A-Plus inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,275 cc (1.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 86 mph (138 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 895 kg (1,973 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 67 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Morris Ital worth?
A typical Morris Ital is estimated to be worth $1,700 – $10,000 (about £1,300 – £7,500).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Morris Ital rarity in CarSpot
The Morris Ital is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 18 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Morris Ital fun facts
- Surviving Itals are rarer than the Marinas they replaced, partly because many were scrapped to donate their RWD A-Plus engines to Morris Minors.
- The car was named after Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, but they only oversaw the engineering of the facelift rather than designing the car's look.
- The 1982 model year saw production move from Cowley to Longbridge to make room for the upcoming Austin Maestro.