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Plus 8
1972 Morgan Plus 8
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.5 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
154 hp
Power (kW)
113 kW
Torque
277 Nm (204 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
Displacement
3,532 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,734 mm
(147.0 in)
Width
1,575 mm
(62.0 in)
Height
1,321 mm
(52.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,489 mm
(98.0 in)
Curb weight
910 kg
(2,006 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,750 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
88.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
71.12 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
9.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
62 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
13.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.58 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet (Detachable Roof)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
100 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Morgan
47 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,097 kg
(2,418 lb)
Cargo Capacity
187 kg
(412 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Plus 8
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Plus 8 Standard
1968–2018
Plus 8 Convertible Generations
1 of 2
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1st Generation
1968–2005
Year
1972
Powertrain
3.5 V8 Manual
Horsepower
154 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
