2004 - Morgan - Aero 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Aero 8 2000
2. Aero 8 2004
General Information
Make Morgan
Model Aero 8
Production Year 2004
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2530 mm     (99,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4120 mm     (162,2 in)
Width 1770 mm     (69,7 in)
Height 1200 mm     (47,2 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 1132 kg     (2493,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4398 cc     (268,38 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 82,7 mm     (3,26 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 549,75 cc/cylinder    (33,55 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 333 HP     (248,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 450 N.m     (332,1 lb.ft ,  45,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 388,7 N.m    (6100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 294,2 HP/ton    (219,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 75,7 HP/litre    (56,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 264 g/km
Fuel Consumption 10.9/16.3/7.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 4,5 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 260 km/h   (161,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,87 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.Cant.CS.LW.
Suspension (rear) I.TransW.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 350 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 332 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 225/40 ZR 18
Tyres (rear) 245/40 ZR 18