The Morgan Roadster is a model produced by the

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. 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 develops similar power, though less

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, and is slightly lighter than the

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which results in increased performance and better fuel economy. Air conditioning is now standard on U.S. models. Like its predecessor, the chassis consists of a standard ladder frame design and is built from galvanised steel with five tubular or box section cross members. The body is built of steel and aluminum around an ash frame. The

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is a traditional Morgan slider type up front and solid axle/leaf spring at the rear. Unlike its predecessor, the Roadster was available as a 2-seater or a 4-seater. The standard colour range is Royal Ivory, Corsa Red, Indigo Blue, Connaught Green, and Black, but any single colour or two-tone combination from the ICI Autocolour range is available as an option.

Specification

Weight

*Kerb weight, kg (actual dependent on spec.) : (lowline) *Ground clearance (average) (driver and passenger) : *Maximum total weight including passengers and luggage :

Fuel

Fuel tank capacity : *Fuel consumption : **Urban: **Extra urban: **Combined: **CO₂: 231.8 g/km

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 * 2-seater Roadster

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-elliptic leaf springs with gas telescopic shock absorbers *Toe in: 0–3 mm or 0-30

Engine

:Model: Ford Cyclone V6 :Configuration: 3.7 litre V6 24 valve :Bore x stroke, mm: 95.5 x 86.6 :Engine capacity, cc: 3721 :Max output EEC: 209 kW (280 hp) at 6000 :Max torque EEC: 380 N·m 280 (lbf·ft) :

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: 295 bhp / tonne

Fuel System

Minimum octane rating 95 Ron Electronic fuel injection. Sealed evaporative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainless manifolds (headers) to stainless steel twin exhaust with catalysts.

Brakes

*Front : AP Lockheed 4 pot calipers, 28 cm/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): 5.5 seconds *Top speed: 140 mph (215 km/h)

References

External links

Official Morgan Website
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