Morgan Roadster

Manufacturer	Morgan Motor Company
Also called	Morgan V6 Roadster
Production	2004-present
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door convertible
Engine	3.0 L Ford Duratec V6
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)
Related	Morgan +4

4 Seater Roadster

Cockpit

Rear Seating

The Morgan Roadster is the latest 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 it replaces giving the car increased performance and better fuel economy. Air conditioning is now standard on US models. Like the previous models, the chassis is of galvanised steel and of the ladder type 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.

The standard colour range is Royal Ivory, Corsa Red, Indigo Blue, Black and Connaught green. Any single or two-tone combinations from the ICI Autocolour range is available as an option.

Specification

Weight

Curb weight, kg (actual dependent on spec.) : 940 kg (2,072 lb) (lowline)

• Ground clearance (average) (driver and passenger) : 100 mm (3.9 in)
• Max total weight including passengers and luggage : 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)

Fuel

Fuel Tank Volume : 55 L (15 US gal; 12 imp gal)

• Fuel Consumption :
  • Urban: 20.3 mpg_-imp (13.9 L/100 km; 16.9 mpg_-US)
  • Extra Urban: 38.17 mpg_-imp (7.401 L/100 km; 31.78 mpg_-US)
  • Combined: 28.9 mpg_-imp (9.77 L/100 km; 24.1 mpg_-US)
  • CO₂: 231.8^[vague]

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
• 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 telescopc shock absorbers
• Toe in: 0–3 mm or 0-30

Engine

Model: Ford Duratec 30

Configuration: 3.0 litre V6 24 valve

Bore x stroke, mm: 89 x 79.5

Engine capacity, cc: 2967

Max output EEC: 166 kW (204 hp) at 6150 rpm (Roadster Series I)

Max torque EEC: 206 N·m 280 (lbf·ft) at 4900 rpm

Power-to-weight ratio: 218 hp/t, kW/t

Torque to weight ratio: 199 lbf·ft/short ton, 297 N·m/t

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 lockhead 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) 4.9 s
• Top speed 134 mph (215 km/h)

References

External links

• Official Morgan Website
• Roadster Information
• The GoMoG Morgan Workshop Manual