Morgan Plus Eight 1980
The car is 1980 alloy bodied carb model (not injection) now 34 years old, the original colour was resprayed about five years ago. I cannot find the V5 at moment but am about the sixth owner. The last owner past away and paperwork was lost, so I downloaded MOT copies from the DVLA. The car is showing 105,000 miles and this ties up with the MOT history. It drives very well with a five-speed gearbox and is very easy to service. The alloy wheels are standard fitting to all V8 models.
Morgan build three wheeler cars, and 4/4 denotes 4 cylinder 4 wheels and this model is a Plus Eight denoting a V8 engine which as most will know, is the Rover V8; it is very economical and great fun to drive. and gets admired everywhere we go. This model is still made, but with a BMW V8 and costs £80,000 plus! The only problem I have with the car is at traffic lights; a bit too much right foot and the wheels spin. It was very fast in her day, and still can put on a good show. Here is the naughty bit - it is great for drifting around roundabouts - not that I do, well not very often!
I am not a member of the Morgan Club as I do not like one make car clubs. Cheers, Rob.
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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