Production history
February 1966: Morris Mini Moke first launched in Australia with 998cc engine. Cost: $1,295. 1968: 13in wheels first offered. Name changed to BMC Mini Moke.
April 1969: Mk2 Moke arrived: standard engine became the 1,098cc A-series and 13in wheels were standard. Also wider tracks, larger mudguards, kicked-out rear panel, better oil filter, improved cooling, larger brake cylinders, lower final drive and Cooper 'S' type mechanical inboard universal joints. 1970: Name changed to BMC Moke.
December 1971: Moke Californian launched with 1,275cc engine, two-speed wipers, hazard flashers, reversing light, spare wheel cover and rear-mounted fuel tank. Cost: $1,675.
April 1972: Name changed to Leyland Moke.
1973: 1,275cc engine dropped because of emissions regulations, taking the Californian with it.
December 1974: Moke Utility (pick-up) launched. Cost: $2,377. Production ceased at Sydney plant.
April 1975: Production restarted at Enfield plant.
May 1975: 1,098cc engine deleted. Mokes now only with 998cc engine.
1976: Emissions-controlled 998cc engine introduced.
September 1977: Uprated Moke Californian launched with 998cc engine and uprated equipment. Cost: $3,599.
November 1979: Moke revamped with zinc galvanized body, improved front deflector screens, new hood with zippered side screens, new high-back tilting front seats, strengthened spare wheel bracket, larger fuel tank with sidemounted filler, new rollover cage for Californian, inertia-reel seat belts, new stalk-mounted controls (similar to Triumph TR7), improved gearchange, improved mountings for bumpers, modified steering rack, improved emissions control, larger front grille badge and new 'Moke' logo on rear mudflaps. Mokes also available with detoxed 1,275cc engine.
November 1981: Moke production ceased in Australia.
Total production: 26,142.
Specification 998 1098 1,275
Engine 998cc 4-cyl 1,098cc 4-cyl 1,275cc 4-cyl
Bore/stroke 64.59 x 76.2mm 64.59 x 83.7mm 70.61 x 81.28 mm
Compression ratio 8.3:1 8.5:1 8.8:1
Power output 38bhp at 5,250rpm, 40bhp (from 1976) 50bhp at 5,100rpm 65bhp at 5,250rpm, 54bhp (from 1979)
Torque 52 lb.ft at 2,700rpm 60 lb.ft at 2,500rpm 69 lb.ft at 2,500rpm, 67 lb.ft from 1979
Transmission Four-speed manual: Ratios: 4th 4.1, 3rd 5.8, 2nd 8.8, 1st 15.0; or: 4th 4.267, 3rd 6.13, 2nd 9.471, 1st 15.056, Rev 15.129
Steering Rack & pinion
Brakes Drum/drum
Disc/drum on Californian (from 1979)
Suspension Independent by rubber cones
Wheels 10 x 3.5in, 13 x 4.5in (from 1968)
Tyres 5.20-10in cross-ply; 5.60-13in (from 1968)
6.15-13in (1971-73 Californian)
Wintertread 175 R13 radial-ply (1977-81 Californian)
Wheelbase 82.5in (2,096mm)
Length 127.25in (3,232mm) Pick-up: 144.2in (3,663mm)
Width 57in (1,488mm) Pick-up: 59.5in (1,511 mm)
Height 63in (1,600mm) Pick-up: 68.5in (1,739mm)
Front track 47.75in (1,213mm) - 1966-68
48.1 in (1,222mm) - 1968-69
49in (1,245mm) -from 1969
Rear track 46.9in (1,190mm) - 1966-68
49.2in (1,250mm) - 1968-69
49.75in (1,264mm) - from 1969
Weight Moke (1966): 1.255 lb (570kg)
Moke: 1,367 lb (621 kg)
Californian: 1,509 lb (686kg)
Pick-up: 1,588 lb (722kg)
Fuel tank 6.25gal (28.4 l) - 8.4gal (38 l) from 1979
Californian (1971-73): 6gal (27 l)
Performance
Maximum speed 70mph (113 km/h)
Average fuel consumption 33mpg
Optional extras:
Roll-over cage (standard Moke only from 1979)
Headlamp mesh guards
Side screens
Wintertread tyres (standard Moke only)
1,275cc engine (Californian only)
Metallic paint (Californian only)
Heater/demister
Radio
6.00 x 13in tyres
5.60 x 13in Weathermaster tyres

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