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Manufacturer
  
Morgan Motor Company

Production
  
2004-present

Body style
  
2-door convertible

Also called
  
Morgan V6 Roadster

Class
  
Sports car

Related
  
Morgan +4

Morgan Roadster

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

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

  • Kerb weight, kg (actual dependent on spec.) : 940 kg (2,072 lb) (lowline)
  • Ground clearance (average) (driver and passenger) : 100 mm (3.9 in)
  • Maximum total weight including passengers and luggage : 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)

    • Fuel

    Fuel tank capacity : 55 L (15 US gal; 12 imp gal)

  • Fuel consumption :
  • Urban: 19.2 mpg‑imp (14.7 L/100 km; 16.0 mpg‑US)
  • Extra urban: 40.4 mpg‑imp (6.99 L/100 km; 33.6 mpg‑US)
  • Combined: 28.8 mpg‑imp (9.8 L/100 km; 24.0 mpg‑US)
  • 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
  • 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 telescopc 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 86.7 Engine capacity, cc: 3726 Max output EEC: 209 kW (280 hp) at 6000 Max torque EEC: 380 N·m 280 (lbf·ft) Power-to-weight ratio: 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 s
  • Top speed 140 mph (215 km/h)

    • References

    Morgan Roadster Wikipedia
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