Morgan Aero 8 Technical Specifications
Engine
Configuration...............V8
Bore & Stroke, mm/inches...............82.7 x 92/3.25 x 3.6
Engine capacity, cc...............4398
Max output EEC, bhp/rpm................325/6100
Max torque EEC, lb ft/rpm...............330/3600
Valve mechanism................4 cam 32 valve
Double 'Vanos' Valvetronic
Fuel system...........Bosch fuel injection & ignition system
Exhaust system................Stainless steel
Compression ratio.................10.0:1
Alternator output................140 amp max.
water cooled
Unofficial test data:
Maximum speed..................160mph
0-62 (100 kph)....................under 5 secs.
Transmission
Final drive.....................BTR
Limited slip 3.08:1
Indirect ratios:
1st Gear.........................4.05:1
2nd Gear..........................2.4:1
3rd Gear.........................1.58:1
4th Gear..........................1.19:1
5th Gear...............................1:1
6th Gear.........................0.87:1
Steering
Type..............Electronic
torque sensitive variable pump
Variable ration power rack.................2 turns to lock
Turning circle ft/m......................32/10
Rake/Reach adjust......................2 in/5.08 cm
Suspension
FRONT
Independent - unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone
and inborn Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
REAR
Independent long transverse wishbones with cantilever mounted,
fully floating inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Anti roll bars.....................none
Brakes
Type......................AP
Racing to Morgan specification
Front.................350mm/13.7 in cast iron ventilated
Rear.................332mm/13.07 in cast iron ventilated
Calipers front....................6 pot
Calipers rear....................2 pot
ABS
EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
DTC (Drag Control Torque)
Drag co-efficient..................0.39
Fuel/Emissions
Tank volume liters/US
gallons......................70/18.5
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Test data available soon
CO2 EMISSIONS
Test data available soon
Weights
Unofficial test data:
Weight............................1132kg/2500 lbs
Ground clearance........................15.2cm/6in
Weight distribution with one occupant.....................50/50
Wheels
Forged alloy wheels......................18"
Rimstock
Tires......................Pirelli 245/45/18
Chassis
Ultra stiff CAD designed
aluminum alloy chassis specially treated and bonded with
Gurrit Essex adhesive; riveted with Bollhoff rivets
Dimensions
Length........................4120
mm/13ft 6in
Width.....................1770 mm/5ft 9 in
Height...........................1200 mm/3ft 11 in
To place an
order for a Morgan Aero 8, please call (415) 433-1344 or submit your contact
information to us via e-mail at tch@morgancars-usa.com
