(1982 model)
| 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) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3886 mm / 153.0 in / 153.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.56 |
| Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in / 47.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 904 kg / 1993 lb / 1993 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2497 mm / 98.3 in / 98.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1214 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Track rear | 1283 mm / 50.5 in / 50.5 in | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 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 | 268.0 Nm / 197.7 lbft / 197.7 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 | 75.88 Nm/l / 0.664 lbft/cu in / 0.664 lbft/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 (96 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 171.46 kW/ton / 233.12 bhp/ton / 233.12 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 s (top 85 km/h / 53 mph / 53 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 28.50 s / 28.50 s / 28.50 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | cam & peg | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.VSlPi.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| 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, 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
