1985 Morgan Plus 4 specifications

1985 Morgan Plus 4 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1194 mm 47 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3886 mm 153 inches
Width 1448 mm 57 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 848 kg 1870 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1995 cc
(121.742 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 90 mm
3.31 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
124 PS (122 bhp) (91 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
45.6 kW/litre
62 ps/litre
61.2 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
86.22 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1083.4 kPa (157.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.9 s
@ 79 mph
Standing kilometre 33.5 s
@ 158 km/h
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
145.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
107.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
143.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.32 kg/kW
15.57 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
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.VSlPil.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front 195/60 R 15
Tyres rear 195/60 R 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID33748
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1985 Morgan Plus 4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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