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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.

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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.

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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

 

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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