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Morgan Aero 8

General information

ModelMorgan Aero 8
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.6 litres/100 km (18.74 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power325.00 PS (239 kW or 321 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque447.00 Nm (45.6 kgf-m or 329.7 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2871 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4460 litres (1,178 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsOptional antiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1132 kg (2,495.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1351 kg (2,978.4 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2530 mm (99.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Service interval8,000 km
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