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The new Morgan Aero SuperSports
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Revealed at the exclusive Vila d'Este concours d'Elegance at Lake Come in Italy in April 2009, the sensational new Morgan Aero SuperSports will enter production in January 2010.
Based on the successful (Series 4) Morgan Aero 8, the SuperSports model takes the dramatic styling of the Aero to new heights. In offering a "targa" style fixed panel convertible concept, the new SuperSports offers greater style, practicality and versatility than any other Morgan model produced to date.
It retains the wonderful 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine of the Aero 8, mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Likewise, it retains the race proven all aluminium chassis of the Aero 8, which is the lightest V8 production car platform in the world.
This results not only in its sensational performance (0 - 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds for the automatic), but also provides class leading low emissions and fuel consumption values.
It is however the driving experience which really defines the Aero SuperSports. Its sophisticated suspension, rigid chassis and light weight provide the car with driver pleasing responsive and agile handling characteristics.
Being the flagship Morgan model, it goes without saying that every car is built to bespoke customer specifications. Therefore no two Aero SuperSports cars are likely to be exactly the same. With the production run limited to just 200 cars; it is already guaranteed to become a rare modern classic.
It will be bought by discerning automobile connoisseurs and collectors and with the passage of time, will become even more sought after.
Morgan Cars Australia is now accepting orders for this sensational new Morgan model.
It is truly a most fitting model to introduce in Morgan's Centenary year and a wonderful way for the iconic family owned English car company to enter its second century, as an independent manufacturer of fine automobiles.
The Morgan Aero 8
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The latest 2009 version of the Morgan Aero 8 has been upgraded and differs from the previous version in the following ways:
BMW 4.8 litre V8 engine replacing the previous BMW 4.4 litre engine
More power, 270 kW versus 245 kW
More torque, 500 Nm versus 450 Nm
New heating and air-conditioning system with tunnel mounted air-outlets
Repositioned handbrake
Larger front air intake
New upper level heat outlets on the top of the front guards
Importantly, for the first time is its 99-year history, automatic transmission is now available on a Morgan as an option. The transmission is the acclaimed ZF 6-speed automatic, said to be the fastest shifting automatic transmission in the world.
Other features previously standard have been retained and these include:
All aluminium race bred lightweight chassis
All aluminium body (except boot lid in carbon fibre)
Cantilever front suspension with inboard spring damper units
6-pot AP Racing ventilated disc brakes at the front
Patented double wishbone independent rear suspension
Rear disc brakes with separate calipers for the hand brake
Bosch ABS anti-lock brake system
Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring
Cruise control
Remote central locking
Remote boot release
Electrically operated windows
Electrically heated windscreen
Power steering with adjustable steering column
Drag torque control (DTC)
Electronic brake distribution (EBD)
Bespoke leather interior
Fully lined soft top
Headlight wash system
Driver and passenger airbags
FM radio and CD
Fast and Frugal
Due to its light weight, yet very strong race tested aluminium structure, the Aero 8 weighs only 1145 kg.
This results in its scintillating performance (zero to 100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds), low emissions and low fuel consumption, considering the performance available.
Bespoke specification
Each Aero 8 is a bespoke vehicle, built exactly to customer requirements.
Various optional specifications, including a removable hard top, may be selected to personalize the vehicle.
Whilst there are 19 “standard” Morgan colours from which to choose, the Morgan factory will also paint a car in any automotive colour for a mere $2000 on-cost.
Two-tone paint colour schemes can also be accommodated at extra cost.
Once the exterior colour is selected, the next exciting part in the order procedure is to select the trim from a large range of Muirhead or Yarwood leather samples.
Customers may also specify matching or contrasting piping and stitching for the leather interior.
Likewise there is a choice of wool carpet colours, again with the option of matching or contrasting carpet edges.
Being a Morgan, four versions of wood trim for the interior are also there for the choosing.
To add further choice, the standard spun aluminium fascia may optionally be changed for a Graphite appearance.
The same holds true for the wheels, where the Graphite finish may optionally replace the standard aluminium look.
Lastly, the fully trimmed double layer Mohair soft top is available in a selection of colours.
The result of all these choices is that no two Aeros are exactly alike and each reflects its owner's discernment and taste.
As production capacity is required for the new Aero SuperSports model in 2010, the current Aero 8 will cease production at the end of 2009. A few production slots still remain, but prospective purchasers had better act fast, as there is now a finite number of vehicles available to be built. The Aero 8 offers sensational value for money for such a rare and bespoke vehicle.
Classic Morgans
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When supply ceased in 2007, the Ford powered Classic Model range comprised of the following models:
Morgan Roadster 3.0 V6
Morgan Plus 4 2.0 I4
Morgan 4/4 1.8 I4
For the 2010 model year indications are that the range will comprise of the following models:
Morgan Roadster
Morgan Plus 4
Morgan 4/4 Sport
Pricing is not yet known due to:
Ex-factory pricing not having been announced
Standard specifications not being finalised
Options not yet determined
Who knows where the currency will be and
Australian Government Taxes may change
However, in principle, the 2007 price positioning will be retained as far as possible.
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 and for production slots for the Aero 8 in 2009. 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.
With the Morgan Motor Company celebrating its Centenary in 2009, a series of events to commemorate this milestone is planned all through 2009.
These Celebrations reach their high-point with a series of special events in England during the last part of July and into the early part of August 2009.
Morgan is now not only the oldest British owned car company, but also the largest!