THE NEW MORGAN
AERO 8
With images from the webcam shots
at the Geneva Show February 29, 2000
 
 


SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:V8 4398cc BMW, 430nm torque, 286 bhp/ tonne, Max speed: 160mph, 0-62mph (0-100kph) in under 5.0 secs Transmission: Getrag 6 speed Steering: Morgan power rack with variable assistance centre point steering Suspension: FRONT  Independent,  unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone and inboard Eibach coil springs over koni shock absorbers REAR Independent long traverse wishbones with cantilever mounted, fully floating inboard Eibach coil springs over koni shocks Anti rollbars  NONE LinkagesRose jointed Brakes:AP Vented Disks 4 pot at front and 2 at rear Drag coefficient  0.39 Weight:1000kg Wheels:5 spoke OZ with Dunlop 225/40zr18 foam filled run flat tyres with pressure sensors with internal audible low pressure warning Dimensions  length 4089mm, width 1753mm height 1092mm 

PRICES £49950 for the car, £1500 for the leather, £1250 for the air conditioning, £380 for the cruise control, £1250 for the sat nav
(US Estimate...$110000-120,000)
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The car has an ash body which mounts onto a glued and riveted
alloy chassis. There is much exposed ash in the car  and much
of the burl walnut fascia has been replaced by hammered alloy
instead. The glove box has been replaced by a fitted case.

The windshield, rear glass and side glass are heated and the side
windows are electrically controlled. The windshield has a rubber
sealing on its upper edge. The hood latching mechanism is
no longer visible.

The Company advertising text reads "well under five seconds" and
the figure of 0.39 drag coefficient is with the hood raised OR lowered
and 335 ft./ lbs. @ 3,700 of torque. Anti-Roll bars are unnecessary
as the suspension geometry increases grip while cornering and gives a
1.0 G skid pad result. The theoretical top speed is 160 MPH.

MAGAZINE ARTICLES ON THE AERO 8

An Eyewitness View for the Texas MogMog Club

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