Morgan Roadster

Morgan Roadster
Morgan Roadster
Overview
Manufacturer	Morgan Motor Company
Also called	Morgan V6 Roadster
Production	2004-2019
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
Length	4,010 mm (157.9 in)
Width	1,610 mm (63.4 in); (standard wheels); 1,720 mm (67.7 in); (optional wheels)
Height	1,220 mm (48.0 in)

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)
- Combined: 28.8 mpg_‑imp (9.8 L/100 km; 24.0 mpg_‑US)
- CO₂: 231.8 g/km^[3]

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

mph/1000 rpm (top gear) : 23.67
mph at 2500 ft/min, piston speed (theoretical) : 113.6
Final drive ratio : 3.08
Overall gearing in top gear : 3.06:1

Indirect ratios:

1st gear : 4.23
2nd gear : 2.52
2-seater Roadster (a 2005 model).
3rd gear : 1.67
4th gear : 1.22
5th gear : 1
Reverse : 3.51

Clutch

Single dry plate

Rear axle

Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip.

Suspension

Front: Independent sliding pillar with coil springs and gas filled telescopic shock absorbers
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with gas telescopic shock absorbers
Toe in: 0–3 mm or 0-30

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

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.
^ ^a ^b "Morgan Roadster". www.morgan-motor.co.uk. 15 September 2022.