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Technical Specification

Type	Morgan 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
Chassis	CAD-designed aluminium alloy. FIA-certified roll cage
Body	Aluminium 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
Engine	Heini 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 System	100-litre Premier bag fuel tank with four-pump anti-surge and reserve system.
Transmission	Hewland 6-speed H-pattern gearbox Morgan bell housing with AP Racing 4-plate carbon clutch assembly Oil cooling circuits for gearbox and rear axle
Steering	Hydraulic power steering with electrically-driven pump system
Suspension	Morgan 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
Braking	AP 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/Tyres	18" 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
Weight	Kerb weight: 1100kgs/2420lbs
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