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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2002 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4555 cm3 / 278.0 cu in / 278.0 cu in, 164.1 kW / 220.1 hp / 220.1 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Morgan | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3990 mm / 157.1 in / 157.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 975 kg / 2150 lb / 2150 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 46.0 % / 46.0 % / 46.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.6 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.65 m2 / 17.8 sq ft / 17.8 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 | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy block & head | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Fuel supply | Lucas 14 CUX fuel injection | Engine displacement | 4555 cm3 / 278.0 cu in / 278.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 569.38 cm3/cylinder / 34.746 cu in/cylinder / 34.746 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 164.1 kW / 220.1 hp / 220.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 59.8 kW / 80.2 hp / 80.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 36.0 kW/l / 0.792 bhp/cu in / 0.792 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 77.5 N·m/l / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in / 0.68 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 | 3.23 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 s | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 225.6 kW/ton / 171.0 bhp/ton / 171.0 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 14.50 s / 14.50 s / 14.50 s (top 97 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 26.20 s / 26.20 s / 26.20 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7 x 16 | Wheels rear | 7 x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 ZR 16 | Tyres rear | 205/55 ZR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated 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 | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
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