1,610 mm (63.4 in) (standard wheels) 1,720 mm (67.7 in) (optional wheels)
Height
1,220 mm (48.0 in)
4 Seater RoadsterCockpitRear Seating
The Morgan Roadster is a 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,[1] 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[2] 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.
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.) : 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)
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)[3]
References
^"Morgan Roadster V6 | evo Car Reviews | Car Reviews". evo. 5 October 2004. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
^"Introduction to Chassis Design" (PDF). www.keithwakeham.com. J. Wakeham University of Newfoundland. 2 January 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
^ ab"Morgan Roadster". www.morgan-motor.co.uk. 15 September 2022.
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