
Morgan Plus Eight 1980
The car is a Plus Eight, which denotes a V8 engine made by Rover. It is an alloy-bodied carburettor model (not injection), with a five-speed gearbox. The alloy wheels are standard fitment to all Morgan V8 models.
These cars are very economical when considering the size of the engine, and great fun to drive. This model is still made, but with a BMW V8 and costs £90,000 plus.
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
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 brake
Chassis
Deep Z-shaped steel section with five boxed or tubular cross members.
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 pillar’ suspension 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
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