Morgan Aero 8
| Morgan Aero 8 | |
|---|---|
| Production period: | 2001-2018 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupé , roadster |
The Morgan Aero 8 is a sports car from the British car manufacturer Morgan , which is sold as a coupe and a roadster . The first generation was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2000 and sales began in 2001. With this model, Morgan broke with tradition and introduced modern production methods. Instead of a ladder frame with a plywood base and a composite structure (ash frame with nailed steel or aluminum sheet parts), the Aero 8 has a glued and riveted aluminum monocoque with attached body parts, also made of aluminum, in a modern retro style . The chassis is also new, with double wishbones on all wheels.
5th generation (2015-2018)
| 5th generation | |
|---|---|
 Morgan Aero 8 Coupe at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show |
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| Production period: | 2015-2018 |
| Body versions : | Coupé , roadster |
| Engines: |
Gasoline engines : 4.8 liters (270 kW) |
| Length: | 4147 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1248 mm |
| Wheelbase : | |
| Empty weight : | 1180 kg |
The fifth generation was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, it is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 petrol engine with 270 kW (367 hp) from BMW . The 6-speed manual transmission is also from BMW. Production of the Aero 8 will end in 2018 as production of the 4.8-liter V8 by BMW has been discontinued.
Morgan Aero 8 Roadster at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Morgan Aero 8 chassis
Morgan Aero 8 GT at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Rear view
Technical specifications
| Aero 8 | |
|---|---|
| Construction period | 2015-2018 |
| Engine characteristics | |
| Engine type | V8 petrol engine |
| Mounting position | Front lengthways |
| Valves / camshafts | 4 per cylinder / 4 |
| Displacement | 4799 cc |
| Bore × stroke | 93.0 x 88.3 mm |
| compression | 10.0: 1 |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 270 kW (367 PS) / 6300 |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 490 Nm / 3400 |
| Power transmission | |
| drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Gearbox, as standard | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Readings | |
| Top speed | 273 km / h |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 4.5 s |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) | 12.1 l super |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) |
282 g / km |
| Tank capacity | 55 l |
Individual evidence
- ^ Morgan Aero 8. Retrieved May 5, 2016 .
- ↑ Morgan Aero GT. Retrieved December 4, 2017 .
Web links
- Morgan Aero 8 Official Website . morgan-motor.co.uk. Retrieved May 5, 2016.