Originally Posted by CooperMan
Originally Posted by +8Rich
When I was out yesterday a huge XC90 SUV Volvo T8 attempted to out drag me but didn't quite manage it and of course I overtook him and left him in the distance come the twisty bits as it lumbered along like a hobbled horse.
I didn't mention it yesterday as I hadn't done my homework on the T8, apparently it's a hybrid with 448 bhp I can only imagine it must weigh a few tonnes as my Plus 8 is 190bhp on a good day and about a tonne.
Made me smile as my car is 23 years old and the T8 was a recent plate.
Mine is pretty close to 6.0S 0-60 as far as I can measure so still very relevant in todays world for my needs.

IIRC when the Plus 8 came out it was the fastest accelerating British road going sports car you could buy in the UK

Yes that's what I remember too back in 1969..together with the rather seductive adverts for it in the Autocar Mag.. It's what kindled the flame for me and why it was the first Morgan I bought undriven grin2 back in 2004 and never looked back.
I did have a frantic affair with my 4/4 Sport for 4 years and 26,000 miles which I thoroughly enjoyed but the Plus 8 is home for me, it's the endless torque and sound track for me..

2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev