2002 Morgan Plus 8 specifications

2002 Morgan Plus 8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2489 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3990 mm 157.1 inches
Width 1504 mm 59.2 inches
Height 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 975 kg 2150 lb
Weight distribution 46% front
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 Rover
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.6 litre
4555 cc
(277.963 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94 × 82 mm
3.7 × 3.23 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 223 PS (220 bhp) (164 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 353 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 36 kW/litre
49 ps/litre
48.3 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 77.5 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system Lucas 14 CUX fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 973.9 kPa (141.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 569.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 15.3 s
Standing quarter-mile 14.5 s
@ 97 mph
Standing kilometre 26.2 s
@ 188 km/h
Maximum speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
228.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
168.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
225.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.94 kg/kW
9.93 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 16
Wheel size rear 7 x 16
Tyres front 205/55 ZR 16
Tyres rear 205/55 ZR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID90288
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 43.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2002 Morgan Plus 8 added 2002-01-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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