1954 Morgan Plus 4 specifications

1954 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) 1194 mm 47 inches
Length 3658 mm 144 inches
Width 1422 mm 56 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 838 kg 1847 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 92 mm
3.27 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
160 Nm (118 ft·lb) (16.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
37.5 kW/litre
50.9 ps/litre
50.2 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
80.36 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1009.9 kPa (146.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
120.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
119.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.24 kg/kW
18.77 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 9.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID57530
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Morgan Plus 4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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