Source: Morgan
England, United Kingdom
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Engine
Configuration: V8
Valve mechanism: 4 cam 32 valve "VANOS" variable intake timing
Bore & Stroke, mm: 82.7 x 92
Engine capacity: 4398
Max. output EEC, kw/hp/rpm: 210/286/5500
Max. torque EEC, Nm/rpm: 430/3700
Max. torque EEC, lb ft/rpm: 322/3700
Power to weight ratio, bhp/tonne: 286
Torque to weight ratio, LB ft/tonne: 322
Octane rating: min 95 Ron
Fuel system: Bosch fuel injection with full engine management
Exhaust system: Stainless steel
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Alternator output: 140 amp max, water cooled
Transmission: mph/1000 rpm (top gear), 28.44/45.8, Mph at 2500 ft/min, piston speed, 117.8
Final drive ration: 3.08:1
Indirect ratios:
1st gear: 4.227:1
2nd gear: 2.506:1
3rd gear: 1.669:1
4th gear: 1.226:1
5th gear: 1:1
6th gear: 0.828:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 mph
0-62mph (0-100Kph): Under 5.0 seconds
Drag co-efficient: 0.39
Steering
Turning circle ft/m: 32
Turns lock to lock: 3
Type
Morgan power rack with variable assistance Centre point steering
Rake / Reach adjust (in): 2/2.5
Suspension
Front: Independent - unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone and inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Rear: Independent long transverse wishbones with cantoilever mounted, fully floating, inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Linkages
Rose jointed suspension
Lubrication: 7 lubrication points
Anti Roll Bars: None
Brakes
Type: AP Racing to Morgan specifications
Disc diameter front: 330mm cast iron ventilated
Disc diameter rear: 306mm cast iron ventilated
Calipers: Front - 4 pot alloy; Rear - 2 pot alloy
Fuel Tank
Gallons / litres: 15.4 / 70
Weights
Kerb weight, kg (actual dependent on specification: 1000
Ground clearance inches / mm: 6 / 150
Weight distribution: 50/50 with one occupant
Length inches / mm: 161 / 4090
Width inches / mm: 69 / 1750
Height inches / mm: 43 / 1090
Wheels and Tyres
5 spoke 18" OZ magnesium alloy wheels
9" rim size
Peg drive centre lock hubs
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 225/40 ZR 18
Foam fill run flat system
Weight of wheel & tyre 18Kg
Pressure sensors with internal visual/audible low pressure warning
Chassis
Stiff CAD designed aluminium alloy chassis specially treated and bonded with Gurrit Essex adhesive and rivetted with Ballhoff rivits
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