(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Morgan | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3962 mm / 156.0 in / 156.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Height | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 935 kg / 2061 lb / 2061 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1371 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 % |
| Track rear | 1371 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 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 | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy block & head | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 493.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 312.0 Nm / 230.1 lbft / 230.1 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 48.1 kW/l / 1.072 bhp/cu in / 1.072 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.05 Nm/l / 0.691 lbft/cu in / 0.691 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 | 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 203.21 kW/ton / 276.29 bhp/ton / 276.29 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 18.40 s / 18.40 s / 18.40 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 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 27.80 s / 27.80 s / 27.80 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | Avon 205/60 VR 15 | Tyres rear | Avon 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 |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
