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2014 Morgan Plus 8 Speedster

2014 Morgan Plus 8 Speedster

2014 Morgan Plus 8 Speedster

The Plus 8 Speedster is a stipped out version of the standard Plus 8 that was released in 2012. As such it has a very architecture including the BMW V8 engine, optional automatic transmission and optional air conditioning.

Specific to the Speedster are the Aero Screen and Tonneau cover.

Press Release

Press Release

“The new Morgan Plus 8 Speedster embodies all of Morgan’s core values and has been commissioned as part of a special line of vehicles to celebrate 100 years of vehicle manufacture at Pickersleigh Road.

The Speedster, the latest evolution of the Plus 8, offers an even more invigorating driving experience inspired by a bygone era of stripped back, road going race cars.

A 367 bhp 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine and a 6 speed manual or ZF 6 speed automatic gearbox propels the car from 0-62 in 4.2 seconds with a limited top speed of 148 mph. The latest in aluminium chassis developments ensure that its performance and road-holding will match its looks. The Speedster boasts a power to weight ratio to rival any vehicle in its class.

Following the Morgan tradition, each Speedster comes with a comprehensive list of options to enable every car to be personalised by its owner. Furthermore, every Plus 8 Speedster will sport a series of eccentric styling features only made available on the 100 years celebratory models built during 2014.”

Story by Morgan Motor Company

In Detail

submitted by anonymous
type Series Production Car
built at Malvern Link, England
price £/td> £70,000
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