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Morgan Plus 8

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 82.00 mm 3.7 in × 3.23 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.6 litre 4555 cc (277.963 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium alloy block & he
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system Lucas 14 CUX fuel injection
Maximum power 223.1 PS (220.0 bhp) (164.1 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 4.40 s
0-60 mph 6.00 s
0-100 mph 15.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.50 s @ 97.00
Standing km 26.20 s @ 188.00 km/h
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 225.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 353.0 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm) @ 3600 rpm
bmep 973.9 kPa (141.2 psi)
Specific torque 77.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 569.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 3990 mm
Length (inches) 157.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1504 mm
Width (inches) 59.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1290 mm
Height (inches) 50.8 in
L:W ratio 1.6
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 975 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2150 lb
Weight distribuiton 46.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres 205/55 ZR 16
Wheels 7 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2002 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2002

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