What is the Morgan Plus 8?
The Plus 8 is a two-seat Morgan sports car best known for combining the marque’s traditional roadster shape with V8 power. First introduced in 1968, it evolved through several versions. The US-market cars listed here date from 2002–2003; a later version built on Morgan’s Aero platform appeared in Europe and the UK from 2012.
The Plus 8 reflects Morgan’s approach to coachbuilding: a hand-finished, familiar shape paired with changing engines and engineering. The later car used a BMW V8, continuing a technical relationship that began with the Aero 8.
Engines and power
The Plus 8 used petrol V8 engines. EU figures list a 4.8-litre engine producing 270 kW (367 PS). UK figures span 4.0- to 4.8-litre engines, while US EPA figures cover 3.9- to 4.0-litre engines.
How economical is the Morgan Plus 8?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 11 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the United States, the EPA lists a best combined rating of 17 MPG, equivalent to 13.8 L/100 km. These results come from different procedures: NEDC is an older European test, while the EPA uses its own US procedure, so the figures are not directly comparable.
Where was the Plus 8 sold?
The Plus 8 appears in figures for the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union. US EPA figures span 2002–2003, UK VCA figures span 2003–2018, and EU registration figures span 2012–2018, with 392 registrations.
Questions and answers
What engine did the Plus 8 use?
It used petrol V8 engines. EU figures list a 4.8-litre engine, while UK and US figures cover other engine sizes too.
How much power did the EU Plus 8 make?
EU figures list 270 kW (367 PS) from a 4.8-litre petrol engine.
What is the Plus 8’s official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed UK figure is 11 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA lists a best combined rating of 17 MPG, or 13.8 L/100 km.
When was the later Plus 8 sold in Europe?
EU registration figures span 2012–2018; UK VCA figures span 2003–2018.
