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Morgan Plus 8 2012 4.8 V8 (367 Hp)
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Morgan Plus 8:
The Morgan Plus 8 is a sports car built by British car maker Morgan from 1968 to 2004 and again in revised form between 2012 and 2018. Its instant and enduring popularity has been credited with saving the company and keeping the company famous during the 36 years of its manufacture. Among Morgan enthusiasts, it is deeply associated with Peter Morgan, the owner-chairman behind its design.
The development of the Plus 8 was led by Maurice Owen, an engineer taken on specifically for the role. The Plus 8 prototype was based on a modified chassis from the Plus 4, altered to accept the Rover alloy block 215 cu in V8, purchased from GM-Buick in 1967. Plus 4's Moss gearbox was carried over and the Salisbury 7HA axle was uprated with a limited-slip differential. The chassis was developed in stages to accommodate gearbox changes in 1973 and 1976, 1995 the body widened in 1976 to accommodate the widened chassis and the wings widened to accommodate larger tyres to handle the increasing power and trend for lower profile and wider tyres. The original 1968 Plus 8 was 57 inches wide and the last was 64 inches ) From the 1960s and through the 1980s for acceleration between 20-80mph, the Plus Eight was the fastest-accelerating UK production car. To this day, early Plus 8s are frequently the winners in the 1960-1970 class in the UK....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2012 Overview:
Morgan Plus 8 (2012). With 490 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s). The top speed reaches 249 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.8 V8 (367 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The potent 4.8L V8 provides thrilling performance, delivering strong acceleration and a captivating exhaust note. The likely manual transmission offers a more engaging and purist driving experience.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 12.1 l/100 km, this variant is less economical than the automatic, reflecting its performance focus and potentially manual gearbox losses or different driving dynamics.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exhilarating V8 performance and sound
- • Timeless, handcrafted British design
- • Exceptional driving engagement and feel
- • Exclusivity and strong character
- • Lightweight construction for agility
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption
- • Limited practicality and storage
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Firm ride quality, not built for comfort
- • Premium price point
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Plus 8: 1996 - 2004).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Morgan |
| Model: | Plus 8 |
| Generation: | 2012 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.8 V8 (367 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 367 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.5 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 490 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 4799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 249 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.3 kg/Hp, 300.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.5 kg/Nm, 401.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4010 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1220 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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