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Morgan Plus 8

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 71.10 mm 3.7 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.9 litre 3947 cc (240.861 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system Lucas L-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 181.05 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 955.1 kPa (138.5 psi)
Specific torque 76.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.32
Unitary capacity 493.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 3960 mm
Length (inches) 155.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1222 mm
Height (inches) 48.1 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 950 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2094 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 61 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.31

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 1992 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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