2012 Morgan Plus 8: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2012 Morgan Plus 8 specifications

2012 Morgan Plus 8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2490 mm	98 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4010 mm	157.9 inches
Width	1751 mm	68.9 inches
Height	1220 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	1100 kg	2425 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	55 litres	12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N62 B4801
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.8 litre 4799 cc (292.853 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93 × 88.3 mm 3.66 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	367 PS (362 bhp) (270 kW) at 6300 rpm
maximum torque	490 Nm (361 ft·lb) (50 kgm) at 3400 rpm
Specific output	56.2 kW/litre 76.5 ps/litre 75.4 bhp/litre 1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	102.1 Nm/litre 1.23 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1283.1 kPa (186.1 psi)
Maximum RPM	6500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	599.88 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	249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 333.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 PS/kg 245.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.25 kW/kg 329.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 bhp/kg 0.15 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.07 kg/kW 6.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	18.2/8.7/12.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	18.2/8.7/12.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	5.5/11.5/8.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	15.5/32.5/23.3 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	12.9/27.0/19.4 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	282.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	M
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	G
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	6½ x 15
Wheel size rear	6½ x 15
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	280423
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	42.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2012 Morgan Plus 8 added 2012-07-14. Last modified 2020-02-02.