Morgan Plus 8 2002 See larger specifications below illustration Page 064 |
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Engine
Rover V8. Cubic capacity: 3,950cc Compression ratio: 9.35:1 Bore: x 94.0 mm Stroke: 71.12mm Firing order: 1L, 8R, 4R, 3L, 6R, 5L, 7R, 2R Power (kw @ rpm)140 @ 4800 Torque (NM) 305 @ 3500 Valves: pushrods, overhead with hydraulic tappets Performance 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. Top speed 128 mph. Fuel Consumption Overall: 20mpg range on full tank: 250 miles Chassis Deep Z-shaped steel section with five boxed or tubular cross members. |
Bodywork
Aluminium panels on treated ash hardwood frame Zinc plated fittings Transmission Rover five speed and reverse gearbox, Synchromesh on all forward gears. Ratios 1st: 3.32, 2nd 2.09, 3rd: 1.39, 4th: 1.0, 5th 0.79, reverse: 3,43 to 1 Brakes Hydraulic dual brake system with vacuum servo assistance. AP Lockheed 4 pot callipers acting on 11" diameter discs on front wheels. 9 " x 1.75 "drum brakes on rear. Fly-off hand brake. Steering Rack and pinion. Three turns lock to lock. Turning circle 32 feet. |
Wheels
195 60 VR15 tyres on 5 stud 15in alloy wheels Suspension Front wheels are independently sprung by patented Morgan sliding pillarsuspension with vertical coil springs. Semi-elliptical rear springs. Gas filled telescopic shock absorbers at front and rear. Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 8ft 2in Track - front: 4ft 5in Track - rear: 4ft 6in Overall length: 13ft Overall width: 5ft 3in Overall height (hood up): 4ft Ground Clearance: 5.5in Kerb weight: 2,140 lbs Fuel tank capacity: 12.5 gals Turning circle: 37ft |