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Morgan Plus 8Photography coming soon
Hand-built since 1968 with an ash wood frame. A Rover V8 in a car whose basic design dates to 1936. Waiting list was 10 years long.
History
The Plus 8 used Morgan's traditional ash wood frame and hand-beaten aluminum body, combined with a Rover V8 for a spectacular power-to-weight ratio. Each car took weeks to build by hand in Malvern, Worcestershire. The waiting list famously stretched to a decade. It was built for 36 years virtually unchanged.
Production & Heritage
Production Total6,000
DesignerMorgan Motor Company
Production Period1968–2004
Estimated Value$40K–$80K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine3.5L V8 (Rover V8)
Power190 hp @ 5,280 rpm
Torque263 Nm
0–60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed201 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (Rover LT77)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight920 kg
BodyAsh wood frame, aluminum body panels, steel Z-section ladder chassis
Engine Details
Engine CodeRover V8 3.5
Displacement3.5L (3,528 cc)
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 71.1 mm
Compression9.35:1
Valves2 per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel SystemTwin SU HIF6 carburetors
Performance
0–100 km/h6 sec
0–60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed201 km/h
Weight-to-Power4.8 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length3,810 mm
Width1,575 mm
Height1,270 mm
Wheelbase2,490 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionSliding pillar, coil springs
Rear SuspensionLive axle, leaf springs
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum (later models disc)
SteeringWorm and roller, unassisted
Capacity
Fuel Tank54 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, morgan-motor.com
