1968-2004
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Collector's dream
Hand-built since 1968 with an ash wood frame. A Rover V8 in a car whose basic design dates to 1936. Waiting list was 10 years long.
History
The Plus 8 used Morgan's traditional ash wood frame and hand-beaten aluminum body, combined with a Rover V8 for a spectacular power-to-weight ratio. Each car took weeks to build by hand in Malvern, Worcestershire. The waiting list famously stretched to a decade. It was built for 36 years virtually unchanged.
Timeline
1968Rover V8 shoehorned into a wooden-framed body. Waiting lists stretch to 10 years
2004Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total6,000
DesignerMorgan Motor Company
Production Period1968-2004
Estimated Value$40K-$80K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine3.5L V8 (Rover V8)
Power190 hp
Torque263 Nm
0-60 mph6.2 sec
Top Speed200 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (Rover LT77)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight920 kg
Engine Details
Displacement3.5L (3,528 cc)
Performance
0-60 mph6.2 sec
Top Speed200 km/h
Weight-to-Power4.8 kg/hp
Tags
Designed by Morgan Motor Company
From the 1960s
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