2002 - 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 2002
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3990 mm     (157,1 in)
Width 1504 mm     (59,2 in)
Height 1290 mm     (50,8 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,6
Weight 975 kg     (2147,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %46 / %54
Fuel Capacity 50 litre   (11 Imp gal ,  13,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
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 4555 cc     (277,96 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 82 mm     (3,23 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 569,38 cc/cylinder    (34,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,35 : 1
Fuel System Type Lucas 14 CUX fuel injection
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 353 N.m     (260,5 lb.ft ,  36 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 313,3 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 225,6 HP/ton    (168,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,3 HP/litre    (36 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,4 s
0 - 60 mph 6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 15,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,5 s    @ 156 km/h    (97 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,2 s    @ 188 km/h    (117 mph)
Top Speed 206 km/h   (128 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,23 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 16
Wheels (rear) 7 x 16
Tyres (front) 205/55 ZR 16
Tyres (rear) 205/55 ZR 16