Morgan announces three world premieres for Geneva

Feb 02, 2012

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morgan today issued the following press release release:

the aero coupe is an advanced supercar designed for practical long distance touring. the strong and rigid vehicle is inspired by the gt3 aero that has enjoyed a number of racing victories. the enclosed cockpit of the coupe body style takes the aero experience onto the next level in terms of comfort with a large and secure boot in the rear for luggage.

constructed entirely from aluminium which is a third of the weight of steel, the morgan aero coupe combines performance with environmental responsibility and a high level of safety. the fixed roof and enclosed cabin give a sense of security and silence which is only interrupted by the intoxicating purr of the bmw v8. a stiff aluminium chassis cradles the 4.8 litre bmw v8 engine and the 6 speed manual or automatic transmission. the individual alloy parts are formed from tooling and hand assembled by skilled craftsmen at the foot of the malvern hills. the pioneering aero platform continues to demonstrate british engineering at its very best and over 1000 examples of this technology are in regular use by drivers around the world.

a morgan aero coupe is a car that is designed to be durable with proven chemical coating and treatments of the rigid bonded chassis and body. following research by the company on the road, the race track and in automotive laboratories the design of this versatile platform has been consistently improved and re-engineered. now the morgan motor company is a class leader in this chassis and car body technology.

the cockpit of the aero coupe is a delightful place to be. the sensation of speed is exaggerated by the enticing view down the elegant bonnet. the view to the rear makes the car easy to manoeuvre and to park. every detail is special to morgan and is a pleasure to behold. ash hardwood surrounding the cockpit and doors can be hand polished in a colour of your choosing. the controls are luxurious to touch. the leather work is stitched with twin needles and combined with suede effect panels for contrast and a dynamic sporty feel. pressure point reclining seats support the occupants strongly and great care has been taken to ensure that the driver has a masterful position from which to control the car. reliability is ensured with the bmw v8 and a six speed automatic transmission. this can be operated in two modes, ‘sport’ and ‘auto’. in ‘sport’ mode the engine holds its gear to 6500rpm and ‘blips’ the throttle before making a down shift. the power to weight ratio is around 320bhp per tonne and a 0-62mph of 4.5 seconds combined with a top speed of 170mph is effortlessly achievable. the aero coupe comes with a full specification as standard. a powerful standard sound system creates audio definition as crisp as the lines of the exterior.

however the morgan aero coupe can also be customized to a person’s individual taste and the choices are virtually inexhaustible. to see a detailed options list and to explore the possibilities please visit our website @ www.morgan-motor.co.uk or visit your nearest dealer or the factory in malvern.

specification

manual transmission

engine 4799 cc v8

max power 270kw (367 bhp) or 291kw (390bhp) with sports exhaust

max torque 490nm (370 lb/ft)

power to weight 311 bhp/tonne or 330bhp/tonne with sports exhaust

performance 0-62 mph/100 kph in 4.5 seconds

top speed 170 mph/273 kph

fuel tank size 55 litres

fuel consumption

-urban: 16 mpg (18.2l / 100km)

-extra urban: 32 mpg (8.7l / 100km)

-combined: 23 mpg (12.11l / 100km)

co2 level 282 g/km

homologation to european whole vehicle approval ell*ks07/46*0245

chassis aluminium bonded and riveted

dimensions

length: 4147mm

width: 1751mm

height: 1248mm

dry weight-1175kg

automatic transmission

engine 4799 cc v8

max power 270kw (368 bhp) 291kw (390bhp) with sports exhaust

power to weight 312 bhp / tonne

max torque 490nm (370 lb/ft)

performance 0-62 mph/100 kph in 4.2 seconds

top speed 170mph/273 kph

fuel tank size 55 litres

fuel consumption

-urban: 17 mpg (16.4l / 100km)

-extra urban: 36 mpg (7.9l / 100km)

-combined: 26 mpg (11.0l / 100km)

co2 level 256 g/km

homologation to european whole vehicle approval ell*ks07/46*0245

chassis aluminium bonded and riveted

dimensions

length: 4147mm

width: 1751mm

height: 1248mm

dry weight 1180kg

the new morgan plus 8

the new morgan plus 8 makes use of technology from the aircraft industry to achieve an unladen weight of only 1100kgs. this makes the plus 8 the lightest v8 passenger car in the world approved to european safety standards. the car also has one of the stiffest chassis of all the convertible roadsters available today.

the car is the ideal companion on country and urban roads. it responds immediately to a driver’s input yet you can also have fun with a clear conscience knowing that the car’s impact on nature is kept at a minimum. wheel speed sensors inform the electronic control unit to get the best possible performance from the engine and to provide a crisp throttle response. the morgan plus 8 has been described as ‘a true drivers car’ yet it is also surprisingly economical to run.

the car is the most comfortable classic morgan that the company has ever built. the convertible mohair roof is easy to erect with a double thickness liner for insulation. there is plenty of space for the tallest of drivers. air conditioning is standard equipment in the luxurious leather lined cockpit which includes a lockable stowage compartment. a radio/cd player is standard equipment with a high quality speaker system.

the plus 8 is also the only classic morgan available with a six speed automatic transmission. this can be operated in two modes, ‘sport’ and ‘auto’. in ‘sport’ mode the engine holds its gear to maximum revs of 6500rpm and ‘blips’ the throttle before making a down shift. the steering and the abs brakes are power assisted.

a customer can also personalise his plus 8 to his individual taste and the choices are virtually inexhaustible. to see a detailed options list and to explore the possibilities please visit our website @ www.morgan-motor.co.uk or visit your nearest dealer or the factory in malvern.

specification

manual transmission 6 speed

engine 4799 cc v8

max power 270kw (367 bhp) or 291kw (390bhp) with sports exhaust

max torque 490nm (370 lb/ft)

power to weight 333 bhp per tonne or 354 bhp per tonne with sports exhaust

performance 0-62 mph/100 kph in 4.5 seconds

top speed 155mph/250kph

fuel tank size 55 litres

fuel consumption

-urban: 16 mpg (18.2l / 100km)

-extra urban: 32 mpg (8.7l / 100km)

-combined: 23 mpg (12.11l / 100km)

co2 level 282 g/km

homologation to european whole vehicle approval ell*ks07/46*0245

chassis aluminium bonded and riveted

dimensions

length – 4010mm

width – 1751mm

height – 1220mm

weight – 1100kg

automatic transmission 6 speed

engine 4799 cc v8

max power 270kw (368 bhp) 291kw (390bhp) with sports exhaust

power to weight 333 bhp per tonne or 354 bhp per tonne with sports exhaust

max torque 490nm (370 lb/ft)

performance 0-62 mph/100 kph in 4.2 seconds

top speed 155mph/250kph

fuel tank size 55 litres

fuel consumption

-urban: 17 mpg (16.4l / 100km)

-extra urban: 36 mpg (7.9l / 100km)

-combined: 26 mpg (11.0l / 100km)

co2 level 256 g/km

homologation to european whole vehicle approval ell*ks07/46*0245

chassis aluminium bonded and riveted

dimensions

length – 4010mm

width – 1751mm

height – 1220mm

weight – 1100kg

the new roadster 3.7 litre

the new roadster 3.7 is deceptively fast with a ford cyclone six cylinder engine. power delivery is smooth and consistent all the way up to the maximum engine revolutions of 6850 per minute. the overall weight of this aluminium car is only 950kg which spells a power to weight ratio of around300bhp per tonne. power delivery is transmitted to the road through a limited slip differential with cone drive for good traction off the line. the 6 cylinder engine and 6 speed transmission provide an excellent combination of performance and economy. carbon emissions are extremely low for a fast sports car.

the cockpit offers the perfect enthusiastic driver’s environment with plenty of room combined with the luxury and special feel of real leather. the large well designed speedometer and rev counter are fitted into a completely new dashboard featuring electronic warning systems and digital and analogue displays for all engineering functions. there is even a stop watch to measure your lap time. the instruments and dials are framed in wood and the highest quality materials are used throughout this coachbuilt car.

the convertible roof is easy to fasten and provides a warm secure environment.

a customer can also personalise his morgan roadster to his individual taste and the choices are virtually inexhaustible. to see a detailed options list and to explore the possibilities please visit our virtual online configurator @ www.morgan-motor.co.uk or visit your nearest dealer or the factory in malvern.

the roadster is available with air conditioning.

roadster four seater

the four seater body makes the thrill of the roadster available to the whole family. with the seats folded flat the extra luggage space may come in handy.

specification

engine ford 3.7 cyclone v6

gearbox ford manual 6 speed

max power 194 kw (280 bhp) @ 6000 rpm

max torque 352nm (300lb/ft)

power to weight 295 bhp / tonne

performance 0-62mph/100kph in 4.9 seconds

top speed 140mph/225kph

fuel consumption -urban mpg 19.2 mpg (14.7 l / 1 00)

- extra urban 40.4 mpg (7.0 l / 1 00)

- combined 28.8 mpg (9.8 l / 1 00)

co2 level 230 g/km (tbc)