Production 2004-present Body style 2-door convertible | Also called Morgan V6 Roadster Related | |
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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 develops similar power, though less torque, and is slightly lighter than the Rover V8 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. Suspension is traditional Morgan slider type up-front and solid axle / leaf spring at the rear.
Contents
- Weight
- Fuel
- Wheels
- Steering
- Transmission
- Clutch
- Rear axle
- Suspension
- Engine
- Fuel System
- Brakes
- Performance
- References
Unlike its predecessor, the Roadster is available as a 2-seater or a 4-seater.
The standard colour range is 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
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity : 55 L (15 US gal; 12 imp gal)
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 : 9.75/32Turns lock to lock : 3 rack and pinionSteering column : Collapsible safety top section with combined lockSteering wheel : 15" standard, 14" nco, 16" with offset centre for airbag marketsTransmission
Indirect ratios:
Clutch
Single dry plate
Rear axle
Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip.
Suspension
Engine
Model: Ford Cyclone V6Configuration: 3.7 litre V6 24 valveBore x stroke, mm: 95.5 x 86.7Engine capacity, cc: 3726Max output EEC: 209 kW (280 hp) at 6000Max torque EEC: 380 N·m 280 (lbf·ft)Power-to-weight ratio: 295 bhp / tonneFuel 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.