Morgan Roadster

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Morgan Roadster
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Overview
Manufacturer Morgan Motor Company
Also calledMorgan V6 Roadster
Production2004-2019
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door convertible
Layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Morgan +4
Powertrain
Engine 3.0 L Ford Duratec V6
3.7 L Ford Cyclone V6
Dimensions
Length4,010 mm (157.9 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
(standard wheels)
1,720 mm (67.7 in)
(optional wheels)
Height1,220 mm (48.0 in)
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4 Seater Roadster
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Cockpit
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Rear 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.

Contents

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

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 : 9.75/32
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

Indirect ratios:

Clutch

Single dry plate

Rear axle

Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip.

Suspension

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)
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

Performance

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