Morgan Products
The Morgan Aero SuperSports - An Overview
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As at the beginning of 2010, the new Morgan Aero SuperSports spearheads the Morgan model line-up in Australia.
The sensational styling of the SuperSports is what catches the eye, but underneath lurks a serious and sophisticated high performance sports car.
In the 101-years since the Morgan Motor Company was founded, there has never been a more accomplished product to emerge from the famous Malvern Link factory in rural Worcestershire, England.
The Aero SuperSports is the final evolution of the successful Aero range, first announced a decade ago. During this time, the Aero 8 has evolved through four Series and production finally ceased in December 2009.
Meanwhile, the Morgan AeroMax, a coupe version of the Aero 8, was produced in a limited production run of 100 cars during 2008 and 2009.
Like the AeroMax, the Aero SuperSports is also a Limited Edition model, with just 175 production slots scheduled for build in 2010. The order book is already quite full and it is estimated that as was the case for the last Aero 8 Series 4 cars, that the order book will be fully subscribed by mid-2010.
Morgan Cars Australia is currently taking orders for the Aero SuperSports.
Morgan Aero SuperSports Specification Summary
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The Morgan Aero SuperSports is powered by a 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine, which produces 270 kW of power and 490 Nm of torque.
It is mated to either a ZF 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed ZF automatic transmission. The final drive is an Australian sourced BTR limited slip differential.
Thus endowed, the automatic transmission 1185 kg SuperSports sprints to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, the manual gearbox version taking slightly longer at 4.5 seconds.
If the BMW V8 engine is the heart of the SuperSports, then its bespoke aluminium chassis is what gives it its unique Morgan character. Developed under racing conditions, the lightweight chassis is strong and provides the sturdy basis for the all independent suspension.
The Aero chassis is indeed, the lightest V8 production platform in the world.
Other standard specification features on the Aero SuperSports include:
- AP Racing brake system, with ABS
- 350 mm front discs with 6 pot calipers
- 332 mm rear discs with 2 pot calipers
- 19" light alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring
- Removable roof panels, that can be stored in the boot
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Cruise control
- Remote Central locking
- Twin airbags
- Radio CD
- Leather trim. Choose from a large selection of Muirhead of Yarwood leathers
- Choice of 4 wood trim alternatives
- Graphite finish dash
- Optional choice of matching or contrast piping
- Optional choice of matching or contrast stitching
- Choice of any Glasurit automotive paint colour
- Choice between Silver or Black roof panels, targa bar and wheels
- Gas discharge headlights with wash facility
- Electrically heated windscreen
- Electrically operated windows
In short, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is an exotic and rare high performance sports car, which is also practical to use for normal driving and day-to-day use.
Classic Morgans
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Supply of the Classic Morgan models for Australia ceased at the end of 2006, for technical reasons.
However, 2010 brings hope of a return of the Classic models into the Australian market. We are hopeful that an announcement to this effect will be made during the first quarter of 2010.
Morgan 4-seaters
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There is considerable demand in Australia for the unique Morgan 4-seaters, currently available in Europe in Plus 4 and Roadster versions.
Due to ADR requirements, 4-seaters have not been able to be sold in Australia as new cars for about two decades.
Indications are that production may resume in 2011 for this rare and special variant of the Classic Morgan.
The Morgan LIFECar
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This prototype zero emissions vehicle shows the design flair of the Morgan Motor Company and its intention to be at the forefront of the evolution of the motorcar, whilst respecting its glorious past.
At a glance
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Morgan Cars Australia is presently accepting orders for the new Aero SuperSports for production in 2010. There is also a Waiting List for orders for Classic models, expected to resume production for Australia in 2010.
Four-seater production for Australia cannot at this stage be confirmed.
At 101-years since its founding, Morgan is now not only the oldest British owned car company, but also the largest!