1979 - 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 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2490 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1320 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Length 3730 mm     (146,9 in)
Width 1580 mm     (62,2 in)
Height 1320 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,5
Weight 828 kg     (1823,8 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 / Buick
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium alloy block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3532 cc     (215,54 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 71,12 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 441,5 cc/cylinder    (26,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,35 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 155 HP     (115,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 270 N.m     (199,3 lb.ft ,  27,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 210,2 N.m    (5250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 187,2 HP/ton    (139,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,9 HP/litre    (32,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,1 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,86 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,25
Turning Circle Diameter 11,5 m    (37,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.SlPi.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5J x 15
Wheels (rear) 5.5J x 15
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)