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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 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.9 litre 3947 cc (240.861 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 EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.70 s
0-60 mph 6.10 s
0-100 mph 18.40 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.10 s @ 93.00
Standing km 27.80 s @ 179.00 km/h
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 203.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 993.3 kPa (144.1 psi)
Specific torque 79.05 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) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1219 mm
Height (inches) 48 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 935 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2061 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.00 %
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 3.500
Turning circle
Tyres Avon 205/60 VR 15
Wheels 6½ x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 279 mm
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 1991 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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