Morgan Roadster
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| Manufacturer: | Morgan Motor Company |
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| Production: | 2004-present |
| Class: | Sports car Roadster |
| Body style: | 2-door convertible |
| Engine: | 3.0 L V6 |
The Morgan Roadster is a car produced by the Morgan Motor Company. It was introduced in 2004 replacing the much desired Morgan Plus 8. The car looks almost identical to its predecessor except its chassis is modified for the modern world. Such changes include a change from the Rover V8 from the past, to a Ford V6, making the car more economical and better for the environment, as well as making the car cheaper to run in the long term.
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[edit] Dimensions
- Length : 4010 mm
- Width : 1610 mm (standard wheels) /1720 (optional wheels)
- Height : 1220 mm
- Chassis Chassis Separate Z shaped section with 5 tubular or box section cross members
- Colours Royal Ivory, Corsa Red, Indigo Blue, Black and Connaught green. Any single or two-tone combinations from the ICI Autocolour range is available as an option.
[edit] Weight
Kerb weight, kg (actual dependent on spec.) : 940 (lowline)
- Ground clearance (average) (driver and passenger) : 100 mm
- Max total weight including passengers and luggage : 1400 kg
[edit] Fuel
Fuel Tank Volume : 55 litres (12 imperial gallons)
- Fuel Consumption :
- Urban: 20.3 mpg imperial (13.91 l/100 km)
- Extra Urban: 38.17 mpg imperial (7.40 l/100 km)
- Combined: 28.9 mpg imperial (9.77 l/100 km)
- CO2: 231.8
[edit] Wheels
Standard bolt on alloy wheels (5 stud) 6.5" x 15" (205/55/16 tyres) Optional 100% stainless wire wheels 72 spoke 7" x 16" (205/55/16 tyres)
[edit] Steering
- Turning circle m/ft : 9.75/32
- Turns lock to lock : 3 rack and pinion
- Steering column : Collapsible safety top section with combined lock
- Steering wheel : 15" standard, 14" nco, 16" with offset centre for airbag markets
[edit] Transmission
- mph/1000 rpm (top gear) : 23.67
- mph at 2500 ft/min, piston speed (theoretical) : 113.6
- Final drive ratio : 3.08
- Overall gearing in top gear : 3.06:1
Indirect ratios:
- 1st gear : 4.23
- 2nd gear : 2.52
- 3rd gear : 1.67
- 4th gear : 1.22
- 5th gear : 1
- Reverse : 3.51
[edit] Clutch
Single dry plate
[edit] Rear axle
Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip.
[edit] Suspension
Front: Independent sliding pillar with coil springs and gas filled telescopic shock absorbers Rear: Semi-eliptic leaf springs with gas telescopc shock absorbers Toe in: 0-3 mm or 0-30
[edit] Engine
- Configuration: 3.0 litre V6 24 valve
- Bore x stroke, mm: 89 x 79.5
- Engine capacity, cm³: 2967
- Max output EEC: 166 kW (226 hp) at 6150 rpm
- Max torque EEC: 206 N·m 280 (lbf·ft) at 4900 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio: 240 hp/t, kW/t
- Torque to weight ratio: 199 lbf·ft/short ton, 297 N·m/t
[edit] Fuel System
Min 95 Ron Electronic fuel injection. Sealed evaproative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainess manifolds (headers) to stainless steel twin exhaust with catalysts.
[edit] Brakes
Front : AP lockhead 4 pot callipers, 28cm/11" disc brakes Rear : 23 cm/9" drum Operation : Hydraulic dual circuit with servo assistance Handbrake : Sports "Fly-off" type
[edit] Performance
0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 s Top speed 134 mph (215 km/h)
[edit] Famous Owners
• Richard Hammond - Shown on the BBC's Top Gear Program.
