2004 Morgan Aero 8 specifications

2004 Morgan Aero 8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2530 mm 99.6 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4120 mm 162.2 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1132 kg 2496 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.39
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N62 B44
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.4 litre
4398 cc
(268.382 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 82.7 mm
3.62 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(EEC)
338 PS (333 bhp) (248 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque
(EEC)
450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(EEC)
56.5 kW/litre
76.8 ps/litre
75.7 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(EEC)
102.32 Nm/litre
1.24 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1285.8 kPa (186.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 549.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 260 km/h (162 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
298.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.3 PS/kg
219.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 kW/kg
294.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.29 bhp/kg
0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.56 kg/kW
7.61 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 10.9/16.3/7.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.9/16.3/7.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre9.2/6.1/12.7 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG25.9/17.3/35.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG21.6/14.4/29.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 264.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.Cant.CS.LW.
Rear suspension I.TransW.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 225/40 ZR 18
Tyres rear 245/40 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 350 mm
Rear brake diameter 332 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID118305
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 42.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2004 Morgan Aero 8 added 2004-04-30.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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