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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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