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2002 Morgan Plus 8 Le Mans '62

2002 Morgan Plus 8 Le Mans ’62

2002 Morgan Plus 8 Le Mans ’62

The Morgan Motor Company is celebrating its return to the race track at Le Mans with special commemorative editions of its classic Plus 8 and 4/4 sports cars.

Designed as a tribute to the 1962 2.0-litre class-winning Morgan Plus Four, the Le Mans ’62 editions feature a host of unique features that bring the pioneering spirit of motor racing to life.

Only 80 individually-numbered Le Mans ’62 cars will be hand-built at the famous Malvern Link factory, 40 each in Plus 8 and 4/4 versions. Le Mans ’62 features package includes a specially-developed hard top, unique Morgan Racing Green finish, and racing trim throughout.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine V8
valvetrain 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 3946 cc / 240.8 in³
bore 94 mm / 3.7 in
stroke 71.12 mm / 2.8 in
compression 9.35:1
power 141.7 kw / 190 bhp @ 4800 rpm
specific output 48.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 202.13 bhp per tonne
torque 305 nm / 225.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
front tires 205/60R15
rear tires 205/60R15
front brakes Discs w/4-Pot Calipers
f brake size x 279 mm / x 11.0 in
r brake size x 229 mm / x 9.0 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15.0 x 6.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Independant Sliding Pillar w/Coil Springs, Gas Filled Shocks
r suspension Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs w/Telescopic Shock Abosrbers
curb weight 940 kg / 2072 lbs
length 3960 mm / 155.9 in
width 1630 mm / 64.2 in
height 1290 mm / 50.8 in
gear ratios 3.32:1, 2.087:1, 1.397:1, 1.00:1, 0.79:1, :1
final drive 3.23:1