Morgan Roadster

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Morgan Roadster

Manufacturer:	Morgan Motor Company
Production:	2004-present
Class:	Sports car Roadster
Body style:	2-door convertible
Engine:	3.0 L V6

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.

4 Seater Roadster

Cockpit

Rear Seating

1 Dimensions
2 Weight
3 Fuel
4 Wheels
5 Steering
6 Transmission
7 Clutch
8 Rear axle
9 Suspension
10 Engine
11 Fuel System
12 Brakes
13 Performance
14 Famous Owners
15 Links

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[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 evaporative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainess manifolds (headers) to stainless steel twin exhaust with catalysts.

[edit] 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