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DEWALT/RSS MORGAN AERO 8 GT(N)

Technical Specification

TypeMorgan Aero 8 GT(N) is based on the Morgan Aero 8 production car, listed and homologated by the FIA as eligible in international racing as a production sports car, and approved by the ACO for entry in the Le Mans 24-hour race
ChassisCAD-designed aluminium alloy. FIA-certified roll cage
BodyAluminium alloy side/rear bodywork
Extended front splitter to FIA regulations
Three-part bonnet cowl and front wing assembly in aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloy/carbon composite aerodynamic adjustable rear wing and end plates to FIA regulations
Electrically-heated front windscreen
EngineHeini Mader-prepared, dry-sump BMW M62, with water/oil heat exchanger

Configuration:V8
Valve mechanism:4-cam, 32 valve
Lubrication system:Morgan dry sump, 10-litre tank and anti-surge
Fuel system:Bosch fuel injection
Engine management:Magnetti Marelli
Engine capacity:4000cc
Max output:Approx 500bhp @ 8,000rpm
Max torque:420 ft lbs @ 6,300rpm
Exhaust system:Mader-designed, Piper-built, ceramic-coated stainless steel crossover system into single outlet
Cooling:Fully-ducted front radiator assembly with remote header tank. Electric fan

Fuel System100-litre Premier bag fuel tank with four-pump anti-surge and reserve system.
TransmissionHewland 6-speed H-pattern gearbox
Morgan bell housing with AP Racing 4-plate carbon clutch assembly
Oil cooling circuits for gearbox and rear axle
SteeringHydraulic power steering with electrically-driven pump system
SuspensionMorgan low ride height front and rear uprights with rose-jointed linkage throughout

Front: Independent, cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone, and inboard Eibach coil springs over three-way Ohlins adjustable spherical mounting shock absorbers.
Rear: Independent, transverse wishbones with full floating Eibach coil springs over three-way Ohlins adjustable spherical mounting shock absorbers

BrakingAP Racing long distance. Twin master cylinder with adjustable balance bar.
6-pot front caliper, 4-pot rear caliper. Ventilated cross-drilled discs front and rear.
AP Racing lining material front and rear
Wheels/Tyres18" x 11" front and rear forged OZ magnesium. Dunlop tyres
Equipment Magnetti Marelli dashboard digital read-out
Radio reception shield built into roof
2kg four-outlet fire extinguisher system
Four air jack piped system
Full race pattern driver's seat with six-point harness
Quick-fit removable steering wheel
WeightKerb weight: 1100kgs/2420lbs