2000 - 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 2000
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2530 mm     (99,6 in)
Front Track 1510 mm     (59,4 in)
Rear Track 1480 mm     (58,3 in)
Length 4017 mm     (158,1 in)
Width 1516 mm     (59,7 in)
Height 1315 mm     (51,8 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 971 kg     (2138,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 54,5 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
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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 Bosch fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 282 HP     (210,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 440 N.m     (324,7 lb.ft ,  44,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 365,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 290,4 HP/ton    (216,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,1 HP/litre    (47,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 295 g/km
Fuel Consumption 10.28/6.19/7.70 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 4,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 11,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,5 s    @ 169 km/h    (105 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25 s    @ 208 km/h    (129 mph)
Top Speed 257 km/h   (159,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,73 : 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 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 6 x 15
Wheels (rear) 6 x 15
Tyres (front) 195/60 15
Tyres (rear) 195/60 15