1968 - 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 1968
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 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 3708 mm     (146 in)
Width 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Height 1321 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,49
Weight 851 kg     (1874,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52 / %48
Fuel Capacity 61,4 litre   (13,5 Imp gal ,  16,2 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 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU HS6 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160,5 HP     (119,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 285 N.m     (210,3 lb.ft ,  29,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 219,8 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 188,6 HP/ton    (140,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,4 HP/litre    (33,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,2 s
0 - 60 mph 6,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 19 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,1 s    @ 148 km/h    (92 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 27,9 s    @ 182 km/h    (113 mph)
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,58 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & nut
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.SlPi.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR
Tyres (rear) Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR