MORGAN PLUS EIGHT




Still one of the fastest accelerating cars in the world, with roadholding and braking to match this performance, the Plus Eight is ideal for the discerning driver. Truly versatile, this car is equally at home on the track or on the road to work. Whatever you do with it, you can be sure that each journey will be an adventure.

Engine: Rover (Buick) 3.9Litre V8

  • No. of Cylinders: V8
  • Cubic Capacity: 3946 cc
  • Bore & Stroke: 94 x 71.12 mm.
  • Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
  • Maximum Power: 138kw@4750rpm (185bhp ps)
  • Maximum Torque: 312nm@2600rpm (235lb/ft
  • Valve Gear: Single central camshaft, Overhead valve
  • Fuel supply: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Ignition: Electronic
  • Petrol Capacity: 56litres/12 imperial gallons
  • Exhaust System: Cast manifolds to stainless steel down pipes and twin catalysts
  • Evaporative Control: Sealed system with pressure relief valve to a charcoal canister

    Transmission

  • Gearbox: Five forward gears and reverse
  • Ratios: 5th 0.77, 4th 1.0, 3rd 1.397, 2nd 2.087, 1st 3.32, Reverse 3.43
  • Clutch: Single dry plate 241mm
  • Axle: Tubular live axle with Hypoid Gears
  • Ratio: 3.31:1

    Steering

  • Type: Steering rack, three turns lock to lock
  • Column: Separate universal shaft with vibration damper to collapsible safety top unit with steering lock ignition switch.
  • Wheel: 381mm/15" or 356mm/14" diameter
  • Turning circle: 10m/32'

    Suspension

  • Front: Independent sliding pillar with coil springs and gas telescopic shock absorbers
  • Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with gas telescopic shock absorbers

    Brakes

  • Front: AP Lockheed 4 pot callipers, 11" diameter disc brakes
  • Rear: AP Lockheed 9 x 1.75" drum brakes
  • Hand Brake: Sporting fly-off type
  • Operation: Hydraulic, dual circuit with vacuum servo assistance.

    Wheels and Tyres

  • Wheels: Standard - Aluminium alloy 6.5" x 15; Optional - 7" x 16 centre lock
  • Tyres: Standard - 205/60VR15, Optional - 205/66VR16 on 7" wheels.

    Chassis

  • Type: Separate deep Z shaped section with 5 tubular or box section cross members

    Bodywork

  • Type: 2 seater, handmade steel or aluminium panels on Cuprinol treated ash wood coach-built body frame.
  • Upholstery: Standard Black Ambla, optional: Connolly leather in numerous colours
  • Hood & Tonneau: Standard Black Everflex, optional: coloured Everflex and Mohair hooding
  • Seats: Standard Bucket seats, optional: reclining or sports seats.

    Electrical & Instruments

  • Electric: 12V electrical system, indicators, three 2 speed wipers, hazard warning lights, fresh air heater and demister, H4 headlights, reversing lights.
  • Instruments: Speedometer, tachometer and warning lights in front of driver. Separate panel with oil pressure, water temperature, volts and fuel gauges.

    Colours

  • Standard: Connaught Green, Corsa Red, Indigo Blue, Black or Royal Ivory Optional: Any single or two-tone combination from the ICI Autocolour Range

    Dimensions

    Overall:

  • Length: 3990mm /13'3"
  • Width: 1750mm / 5'9" (wire wheel: width: 1700mm/5'7")
  • Height: 1290mm / 4'4"
  • Wheelbase: 2490mm / 8'2"
  • Track: front 1345mm / 4'4", rear 1375mm / 4'6" (wire wheel track: front: 1350mm / 4'5" rear" 1450mm / 4'9")
  • Dry Weight: 940kg with alloy wheels

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