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| General Information |
| Make |
Morgan |
| Model |
Plus 8 |
| Production Year |
1968 |
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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 |
1270 mm (50 in) |
| Length |
3708 mm (146 in) |
| Width |
1460 mm (57,5 in) |
| Height |
1321 mm (52 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| 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) |
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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 |
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) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
5,2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,7 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
19 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 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) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,58 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
worm & nut |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| 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) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR |
| Tyres (rear) |
Dunlop SP Sport 185-15 VR |
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