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Morgan Aero 8 facelift 2015 4.8 V8 (367 Hp) Automatic
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Morgan Aero 8:
The Morgan Aero 8 is a sports car built by Morgan Motor Company at its factory in Malvern Link, England from 2000 until 2018.
The Aero 8 shape evolved in the traditional Morgan way of form following function and the main players were Chris Lawrence, Charles Morgan and other members of the Morgan Engineering Team, and Norman Kent of Survirn Engineering Ltd – especially for the tooling of the Aero wings.
The AeroMax, Aero Supersports and Aero Coupe were designed by the firm's designer Matthew Humphries. Humphries sent the basic design of it to Charles Morgan when he was at Coventry University and joined Morgan on a KTP programme....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2015 Overview:
Morgan Aero 8 (facelift 2015). With 490 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s). The top speed reaches 273 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.8 V8 (367 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The BMW-sourced 4.8L V8 delivers exhilarating performance, offering strong acceleration (4.5s 0-100km/h) and a thrilling soundtrack, perfectly suiting the Aero 8's sporting character.
Fuel Economy
While not class-leading, the combined 11 l/100 km fuel consumption is respectable for a large naturally aspirated V8 paired with an automatic transmission, making it suitable for spirited touring.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless and distinctive British design
- • Powerful and characterful BMW V8 engine (N62B48)
- • Exhilarating performance and engaging driving dynamics
- • High level of craftsmanship and exclusivity
- • Open-top motoring experience
- • Strong acceleration (4.5s 0-100km/h)
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Limited practicality (2 seats, small boot)
- • Lack of modern safety and convenience features
- • Potentially firm ride quality
- • Niche appeal, not for everyone
- • Fuel consumption typical of a large V8
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Aero 8: 2000 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Morgan |
| Model: | Aero 8 |
| Generation: | facelift 2015 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.8 V8 (367 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 367 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 76.5 Hp/l [27mm more] |
| Torque: | 490 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | N62B48 More details about the engine N62B48 |
| Engine displacement: | 4799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 273 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.2 kg/Hp, 311 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.4 kg/Nm, 415.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4147 mm mm [27mm more] |
| Width: | 1751 mm mm [19mm less] |
| Height: | 1248 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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