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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 10.50:1
Fuel system 2 SU HS6 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.20 s
0-60 mph 6.70 s
0-100 mph 19.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.10 s @ 92.00
Standing km 27.90 s @ 182.00 km/h
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 188.6 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1014 kPa (147.1 psi)
Specific torque 80.69 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 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 3708 mm
Length (inches) 146 in
Width (milimeters) 1460 mm
Width (inches) 57.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1321 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.49
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 851 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1876 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 61.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & nut
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.58

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 1968 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1968

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