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| General Information |
| Make |
Morgan |
| Model |
Plus 8 |
| Production Year |
1979 |
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| 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 |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,5 |
| Weight |
828 kg (1823,8 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
61 litre (13,4 Imp gal , 16,1 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| 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) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
5,1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
14,5 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,86 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,31 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| 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 |
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