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Morgan Plus 8

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 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 2 SU HIF carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.70 s
0-60 mph 6.70 s
0-100 mph 21.80 s
0-100 km/h 7.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s @ 85.00
Standing km 28.50 s @ 172.00 km/h
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 171.46 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 953.5 kPa (138.3 psi)
Specific torque 75.88 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2497 mm
wheelbase 98.3 in
Length (milimeters) 3886 mm
Length (inches) 153 in
Width (milimeters) 1468 mm
Width (inches) 57.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 904 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1993 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 62 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres Pirelli P6 205/60 VR 15
Wheels 6½ x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1982

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