1961 Morgan Plus 4 specifications

1961 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 3660 mm 144.1 inches
Width 1422 mm 56 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 870 kg 1918 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.1 litre
2138 cc
(130.469 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 92 mm
3.39 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm)
at 3350 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
34.9 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.8 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
81.38 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1022.7 kPa (148.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 534.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
116.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
85.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
114.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.67 kg/kW
19.49 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.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/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 ID57563
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Morgan Plus 4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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