(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Morgan | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3730 mm / 146.9 in / 146.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.50 |
| Height | 1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 828 kg / 1825 lb / 1825 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 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 | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 115.6 kW / 157.2 hp / 157.2 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 270.0 Nm / 199.1 lbft / 199.1 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 114.0 kW / 155.0 bhp / 155.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 43.9 kW/l / 0.978 bhp/cu in / 0.978 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 76.44 Nm/l / 0.669 lbft/cu in / 0.669 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.86 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 187.20 kW/ton / 254.52 bhp/ton / 254.52 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | cam & peg | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.25 | Turning circle | 11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft |
| Suspension front | I.SlPi.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 15 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 15 |
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
