Morgan Plus 8 (1979)

Car Bodywork details
Type	2S DHC
Number of doors	2
Car Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase	2490 mm 98 in
Track: Front	1320 mm 52 in
Track: Rear	1350 mm 53.1 in
Length	3730 mm 146.9 in
Width	1580 mm 62.2 in
Height	1320 mm 52 in
Length:wheelbase ratio	1.5
Kerb weight	828 kg 1825 lb
Fuel capacity	61 litres 13.4 UK Gal 16.1 US Gal
Car Engine informations
Bore × stroke	88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders	V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement	3.5 litre3532 cc(215.536 cu in)
Construction	aluminium alloy block & head
Sump	Wet sumped
Compression ratio	9.35:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
Maximum power(DIN)	157.2 PS (155.0 bhp) (115.6 kW)@ 5250 rpm
Specific output	43.9 bhp/litre0.72 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)	270.0 Nm (199 ft?‚·lb) (27.5 kgm)@ 2500 rpm
bmep	960.6 kPa (139.3 psi)
Specific torque	76.44 Nm/litre
Manufacturer	Rover/Buick
Main bearings	5
Coolant	Water
Bore/stroke ratio	1.25
Unitary capacity	441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor type	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
Car Performance
0-50 mph (80 km/h)	5.10 s
Standing ¼mile	14.50 s
Power-to-weight	187.2 bhp/ton
Car Chassis data
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Drive	RWD
Steering	cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock	2.250
Turning circle	11.50 m
Suspension	front I.SlPi.CS.
Wheels: Front	5.5J x 15
Wheels: Rear	5.5J x 15
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front	279 mm
Brake ∅: Rear	229 mm
Transmission	5M
Top gear ratio	0.86
Final drive ratio	3.31
General car informations
RAC rating	39.2

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