1992 - Morgan - Plus 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Plus 8 1991
2. Plus 8
3. Plus 8 1982
4. Plus 8 1992
5. Plus 8 1979
6. Plus 8 1968
7. Plus 8 2002
General Information
Make Morgan
Model Plus 8
Production Year 1992
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Rear Track 1375 mm     (54,1 in)
Length 3960 mm     (155,9 in)
Width 1600 mm     (63 in)
Height 1222 mm     (48,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 950 kg     (2092,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 61 litre   (13,4 Imp gal ,  16,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3947 cc     (240,86 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 71,1 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 493,38 cc/cylinder    (30,11 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,35 : 1
Fuel System Type Lucas L-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 172 HP     (128,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 300 N.m     (221,4 lb.ft ,  30,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 257,9 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 181,1 HP/ton    (135 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,6 HP/litre    (32,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 5,3 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 205 km/h   (127,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)