Morgan Aero 8

Engine

Engine: BMW V8

• Bore & Stroke: 3.25 in x 3.6 in
• Engine size: 4398 cc (4.4 L)
• Power Output: 325 hp (242 kW) @ 6100 rpm
• Torque Output: 330 lbf·ft (447 Nm) @ 3600 rpm
• Valvetrain setup: 4 cam 32 valve Double 'Vanos' Valvetron
• Compression ratio: 10.0:1

Modern Morgan Aero 8 rear

Modern Morgan Aero 8 badge

Transmission

Transmission Ratios:

• 1st gear: 4.05:1
• 2nd gear: 2.4:1
• 3rd gear: 1.58:1
• 4th gear: 1.19:1
• 5th gear: 1:1
• 6th gear: 0.87:1
• Final drive: BTR Limited slip 3.08:1

Suspension

• Front: Independent, inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
• Rear: Independent, fully floating inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers

Brakes

• Front: AP Racing 350 mm cast iron discs/6-pot calipers
• Rear: AP Racing 332 mm cast iron discs/2-pot calipers

Wheels and tires

• Wheels: 18 in by 9 in forged alloy wheels
• Tires: 245/45/18

Chassis/Body

• Chassis: Kiln-dried Belgian ash bonded to CAD-designed Aluminum alloy
• Body Panels: aluminum
• Weight: 2500 lb (1132 kg)
• Ground clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
• Length: 13 ft 6 in (4120 mm)
• Width: 5 ft 9 in (1770 mm)
• Height: 3 ft 11 in (1200 mm)
• Weight distribution with one occupant: 50/50
• Drag coefficient: 0.39
• Fuel tank: 18.5 US gallons (70 L)

Performance

• Top speed: 160 mph (257 km/h) (estimated)
• 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): Under 5.0 seconds