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2012 Morgan Plus 8

2012 Morgan Plus 8

After an eight year hiatus, Morgan reintroduces the Plus 8 into their lineup with the BMW N62B48 V8. It is sold alongside the Aero Coupe and Aero SuperSports which have the same driveline.

Press Release

The new Morgan Plus 8 makes use of technology from the aircraft industry to achieve an unladen weight of only 1100kgs. This makes the Plus 8 the lightest V8 passenger car in the world approved to European safety standards. The car also has one of the stiffest chassis of all the convertible roadsters available today.

The car is the ideal companion on country and urban roads. It responds immediately to a driver’s input yet you can also have fun with a clear conscience knowing that the car’s impact on nature is kept at a minimum. Wheel speed sensors inform the Electronic Control Unit to get the best possible performance from the engine and to provide a crisp throttle response. The Morgan Plus 8 has been described as ‘a true drivers car’ yet it is also surprisingly economical to run.

The car is the most comfortable classic Morgan that the company has ever built. The convertible mohair roof is easy to erect with a double thickness liner for insulation. There is plenty of space for the tallest of drivers. Air conditioning is standard equipment in the luxurious leather lined cockpit which includes a lockable stowage compartment. A radio/CD player is standard equipment with a high quality speaker system.

The Plus 8 is also the only Classic Morgan available with a six speed automatic transmission. This can be operated in two modes, ‘Sport’ and ‘Auto’. In ‘Sport’ mode the engine holds its gear to maximum revs of 6500rpm and ‘blips’ the throttle before making a down shift. The steering and the ABS brakes are power assisted.

A customer can also personalise his Plus 8 to his individual taste and the choices are virtually inexhaustible. To
see a detailed options list and to explore the possibilities please visit our website @ www.morgan-motor.co.uk
or visit your nearest dealer or the factory in Malvern.

Story by Morgan Motor Company

In Detail

submitted by anonymous
type Series Production Car
built at Malvern Link, England
price £/td> £71000
predeccesor 2002 Morgan Plus 8 Le Mans ’62
engine BMW N62B48 V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Alusil Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain 4 Valves per Cyl w/double-VANOS VVT
fuel feed SFI Electronic Injection
displacement 4799 cc / 292.85 in³
bore 93 mm / 3.7 in
stroke 88.3 mm / 3.5 in
power 270 kw / 362.1 bhp
specific output 75.45 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 314.87 bhp per tonne
torque 490 nm / 361.4 ft lbs
redline 6500
body / frame Body over Rivieted Aluminum Chassis
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Ventilated Discs
rear brakes Ventilated Discs
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Lower Wishbones w/Upper Arms, Eibach Coil Springs over Koni Dampers
r suspension Double Wishbones w/Eibach Coil Springs over Koni Dampers
curb weight 1150 kg / 2536 lbs
length 4010 mm / 15.8 in
width 1751 mm / 68.9 in
height 1220 mm / 48.0 in
transmission BMW 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic
top speed ~249.40 kph / 155 mph
0 – 100 kph ~4.5 seconds
urban fuel econ eu 16.5 L/100 km or 14.26 mpg-us
extra urban fuel econ eu 8.71 L/100 km or 27.01 mpg-us
combined fuel econ eu 12.11 L/100 km or 19.42 mpg-us
emission 282 g/km
fuel capacity 55 litres or 14.52 gal.