| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1982 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in, 115.6 kW / 155.0 hp / 155.0 hp @ 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm, 268.0 N·m / 197.7 lb·ft / 197.7 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Morgan | Issued from | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Plus 8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Plus | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Morgan | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3886 mm / 153.0 in / 153.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 904 kg / 1993 lb / 1993 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2497 mm / 98.3 in / 98.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1214 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1283 mm / 50.5 in / 50.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.56 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.49 m2 / 16.0 sq ft / 16.0 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover/Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy block & head | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU HIF carbs | Engine displacement | 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 115.6 kW / 155.0 hp / 155.0 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 268.0 N·m / 197.7 lb·ft / 197.7 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 49.3 kW / 66.1 hp / 66.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 32.7 kW/l / 0.719 bhp/cu in / 0.719 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 75.9 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 171.5 kW/ton / 129.9 bhp/ton / 129.9 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.20 s / 7.20 s / 7.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 21.80 s / 21.80 s / 21.80 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s (top 85 km/h / 53 mph / 53 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 28.50 s / 28.50 s / 28.50 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | cam & peg | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent,VSlPi, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | Pirelli P6 205/60 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Pirelli P6 205/60 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
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