Performance Review: Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Morgan Aero 8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Morgan Aero 8 has a 4398cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Aero 8 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Aero 8's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 971 kgs (2140 lbs) this makes the Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 in the same weight category as the 2008 Lotus Europa SE 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Morgan Aero 8 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 4398cc 32V V8 engine produces 286 bhp (213 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 325 lb-ft (440.6 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Morgan Aero 8 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 (319.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Morgan Aero 8.

The Morgan Aero 8 has a Power to weight ratio of 294.5 bhp per ton and 334.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Aero 8 competing with the 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 (319.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD (319.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Morgan Aero 8 generating around 334.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (358.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (357.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.0 secs, this made the Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 as fast as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs). This Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the and the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Aero 8 and the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d

When talking about the performance of the Morgan Aero 8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.39 secs @ 110.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 2d (12.33 secs), the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster (12.33 secs), and the 1986 Ferrari 208 Turbo 2.0L V8 (12.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 160mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Aero 8 equals the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 (171 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Morgan Aero 8 4.4 V8 then how about the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 (171 mph), the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo 982 (171 mph), or the 2013 Jaguar F Type S 3.0 V6 (171 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Aero 8 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Morgan

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