(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Morgan | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3708 mm / 146.0 in / 146.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.49 |
| Height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 851 kg / 1876 lb / 1876 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.5 UK gal / 16.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 119.7 kW / 162.7 hp / 162.7 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 285.0 Nm / 210.2 lbft / 210.2 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 118.0 kW / 160.4 bhp / 160.4 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 45.4 kW/l / 1.012 bhp/cu in / 1.012 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.69 Nm/l / 0.706 lbft/cu in / 0.706 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.58 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 188.60 kW/ton / 256.42 bhp/ton / 256.42 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 19.00 s / 19.00 s / 19.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.10 s / 15.10 s / 15.10 s (top 92 km/h / 57 mph / 57 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 27.90 s / 27.90 s / 27.90 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & nut | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.SlPi.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR | Tyres rear | Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
