Morgan Plus 8 2002
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Morgan Plus 8 2002 specifications
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

Chassis
Deep Z-shaped steel section with five boxed or tubular cross members.

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 brakes on rear.
Fly-off hand brake.

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