Comparisons / Comparison of Morgan Plus Eight 3.5 EFI and TVR Chimaera 4.0

Comparison of Morgan Plus Eight 3.5 EFI and TVR Chimaera 4.0 [S]ave

Attribute
TVR Chimaera 4.0 ×
Morgan Plus Eight 3.5 EFI ×
General
MakeTVRMorgan
ModelChimaeraPlus Eight
GenerationChimaeraPlus Eight
Modification4.03.5 EFI
Websitehttps://www.tvr.co.uk/https://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19921984
Production to (year)20031990
Performance
Top speed (km/h)240200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.25.6
City consumption (l/100km)1711.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)106.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinal-
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)240193
Max. torque (Nm)374298
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder2-
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9503,947
Compression ratio9.89.75
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,2505,280
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,8504,000
Cylinder bore (mm)9494
Piston stroke (mm)71.171.12
Fuel systemMulti-point injection-
Fuel tank (l)5761
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishbone-
Rear wheel suspensionWishbone-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Front brakesVentilated discs-
Rear brakesDisc-
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 225/50 R16
  • 205/60 VR15
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,9653,960
Width (mm)1,7301,600
Height (mm)1,2231,220
Wheelbase (mm)2,2822,490
Kerb weight (kg)1,060940
Gross weight (kg)1,2801,200
Minimum boot space (l)310-
Front track (mm)1,4601,380
Rear track (mm)1,4701,375



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