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Plus 8
1997 Morgan Plus 8
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
223 hp
Power (kW)
164 kW
Torque
353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
4.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.1 seconds
Displacement
4,554 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
940 kg
(2,072 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.35 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
56 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
21.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
13.7 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
298 g/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
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
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
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
1997
Powertrain
4.6 V8 Manual
Horsepower
223 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline