(2002 model)
| 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) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3990 mm / 157.1 in / 157.1 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.60 |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 975 kg / 2150 lb / 2150 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) | 46.0 % / 46.0 % / 46.0 % |
| Track rear | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 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 | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4555 cm3 / 278.0 cu in / 278.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 569.38 cm3/cylinder / 34.746 cu in/cylinder / 34.746 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 164.1 kW / 223.1 hp / 223.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 353.0 Nm / 260.4 lbft / 260.4 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 161.8 kW / 220.0 bhp / 220.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 48.3 kW/l / 1.076 bhp/cu in / 1.076 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 77.50 Nm/l / 0.678 lbft/cu in / 0.678 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 | 3.23 |
| 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 (96 km/h) | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 225.64 kW/ton / 306.79 bhp/ton / 306.79 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 14.50 s / 14.50 s / 14.50 s (top 97 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 26.20 s / 26.20 s / 26.20 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | 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 |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Morgan Plus 8
