The Morgan Roadster is the latest model produced by the Morgan Motor Company. It was introduced in 2004 replacing the Morgan Plus 8. The car is identical to its predecessor except for new modern Ford V6 mechanicals. The new engine developps 220 HP and is slightly lighter than the Rover V8 it replaces giving the car increased performance and better gas mileage. Air conditioning is now standard on US models. Like the previous models, the chassis is of the ladder type (galvanized since the late 90s) and the body is build out of steel and aluminum around an ash frame. Suspension is traditional Morgan slider type up-front and solid axle / leaf spring at the rear.
[] Dimensions
* Length : 4010 mm
* Width : 1610 mm (standard wheels) /1720 (optional wheels)
* Height : 1220 mm
* Chassis Chassis Separate rail 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.
[] Weight
Curb 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
[] Fuel
Fuel Tank Volume : 55 litres (12 imperial gallons)
* Fuel Consumption :
o Urban: 20.3 mpg imperial (13.91 l/100 km)
o Extra Urban: 38.17 mpg imperial (7.40 l/100 km)
o Combined: 28.9 mpg imperial (9.77 l/100 km)
o CO2: 231.8
[] 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)
[] 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
[] 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
[] Clutch
Single dry plate
[] Rear axle
Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip.
[] 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
[] 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
[] Fuel System
Min 95 Ron Electronic fuel injection. Sealed evaporative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainess manifolds (headers) to stainless steel twin exhaust with catalysts.
[] Brakes
Front : AP lockhead 4 pot calipers, 28cm/11" disc brakes Rear : 23 cm/9" drum Operation : Hydraulic dual circuit with servo assistance Handbrake : Sports "Fly-off" type
[] Performance
0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 s Top speed 134 mph (215 km/h)
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