1968→2004 Morgan Plus 8
Powered by a V8, the Morgan Plus Eight has always had an abundance of power and torque for the small roadster. Over the long production run from 1968 to 2004 the car evolved heavily gradually increasing engine size from 3528cc in 1968 to 4555cc.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1968 – 2004 |
| price $ | $ $59 000 USD |
| engine | V8 |
| valvetrain | OHV 2 Val / Cyl. |
| displacement | 3946 cc / 240.8 in³ |
| bore | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in |
| stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.8 in |
| compression | 9.3:1 |
| power | 141.7 kw / 190.0 bhp @ 4750 rpm |
| specific output | 48.15 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 186.09 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 318.6 nm / 235.0 ft lbs @ 2600 rpm |
| redline | 6100 |
| body / frame | Wooden-Framed Aluminum & Stainless Steel Body |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 205/55VR-16 |
| rear tires | 205/55VR-16 |
| front brakes | F Vented Disc / R Drum |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1021 kg / 2250 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in |
| front track | 1346 mm / 53.0 in |
| rear track | 1448 mm / 57.0 in |
| length | 3962 mm / 156.0 in |
| width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.32:1, 2.09:1, 1.40:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1 |
| final drive | 3.45:1 |
| top speed | ~209.2 kph / 130.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.7 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~14.9 seconds |
