{"id":238133,"date":"2016-04-19T22:04:42","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T22:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=238133"},"modified":"2024-09-04T18:51:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:51:24","slug":"2012-morgan-plus-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2012-morgan-plus-8\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Morgan Plus 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

2012 Morgan Plus 8<\/h1>\n
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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Press Release<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The car is the ideal companion on country and urban roads. It responds immediately to a driver\u2019s input yet you can also have fun with a clear conscience knowing that the car\u2019s 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 \u2018a true drivers car\u2019 yet it is also surprisingly economical to run.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Plus 8 is also the only Classic Morgan available with a six speed automatic transmission. This can be operated in two modes, \u2018Sport\u2019 and \u2018Auto\u2019. In \u2018Sport\u2019 mode the engine holds its gear to maximum revs of 6500rpm and \u2018blips\u2019 the throttle before making a down shift. The steering and the ABS brakes are power assisted.<\/p>\n

A customer can also personalise his Plus 8 to his individual taste and the choices are virtually inexhaustible. To
\nsee a detailed options list and to explore the possibilities please visit our website @ www.morgan-motor.co.uk
\nor visit your nearest dealer or the factory in Malvern.<\/p>\n

Story by Morgan Motor Company<\/p>\n

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submitted by<\/td>\nanonymous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nMalvern Link, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
price \u00c2\u00a3\/td><\/td>\n\u00c2\u00a371000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
predeccesor<\/td>\n2002 Morgan Plus 8 Le Mans ’62<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nBMW N62B48 V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nAlusil Aluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\n4 Valves per Cyl w\/double-VANOS VVT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nSFI Electronic Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n4799 cc \/ 292.85 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n93 mm \/ 3.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n88.3 mm \/ 3.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n270 kw \/ 362.1 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n75.45 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n314.87 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n490 nm \/ 361.4 ft lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
redline<\/td>\n6500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nBody over Rivieted Aluminum Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nRack & Pinion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nLower Wishbones w\/Upper Arms, Eibach Coil Springs over Koni Dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Eibach Coil Springs over Koni Dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1150 kg \/ 2536 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4010 mm \/ 15.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1751 mm \/ 68.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1220 mm \/ 48.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nBMW 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~249.40 kph \/ 155 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 kph<\/td>\n~4.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
urban fuel econ eu<\/td>\n16.5 L\/100 km or 14.26 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
extra urban fuel econ eu<\/td>\n8.71 L\/100 km or 27.01 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
combined fuel econ eu<\/td>\n12.11 L\/100 km or 19.42 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
emission<\/td>\n282 g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n55 litres or 14.52 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n