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The Morgan Aero 8 is the lightest V8 sports car in the world. 2008 sees the start of production of the new 4.8 litre V8 version. The latest BMW V8 engine takes Morgan performance to the next level.
The new engine adds 13% more power, raising output to 367Bhp, giving a power to weight ratio of over 315 Bhp/tonne, enough to propel the car from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 170 mph.
New for Morgan is an automatic gearbox option. ZF’s latest 6 HP26 six speed gives even better performance than a manual gearbox due to its special lock up clutch, low power loss design and instant change characteristic. The automatic is useable either as a full automatic for more relaxed driving or in sport manual mode when the bespoke gear lever will hold the engine revs up to the maximum in each gear, increase change speed and ‘blip’ the throttle to smooth down changes.
The efficiency of the new engine and gearbox combination deliver the extra power and performance with a reduction in CO2 emissions. Thanks to Morgan’s clever lightweight design and efficient engine/gearbox combination the European drive cycle emission level, at 260 g/km, proves supercar performance does not need to come at enormous cost to the environment.
New instrumentation, a repositioned fuel tank for better weight distribution and significantly increased luggage space and larger air intakes and exits on the wings distinguish the new model.
Over 600 Aero 8s have now left the Malvern factory. This year production combined with the AeroMax will add another 140 cars to the total. There is a flourishing Aero Eight Club offering Aero drivers the opportunity to take their cars onto European race tracks and to follow the fortunes of the three Aero 8’s competing in the International FIA GT3 Race series.
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the Morgan Plus 4’s lightweight hand-crafted body still follows the flowing lines of the original, but power comes from a Ford 2.0 litre Duratec 145 Bhp four cylinder engine. This high power lightweight car delivers 0-62 in 7.3 seconds, and an amazing ability to put in fast averages thanks to its balance and power delivery.
The Morgan 4 seater has always been a well kept secret, despite being in production for over 70 years. Available as either a 2.0 litre Plus 4 or 204 Bhp 3.0 litre V6 Roadster, this model adds a new dimension to Morgan ownership, and with just two 4 seaters rolling out each week, exclusivity is guaranteed.
Two generous rear seats fold forward to give a large load area. Child seats can be fitted to ensure that the whole family whatever age can enjoy the delights of open air Morgan motoring.
The ultimate development of the traditional line is the smooth, powerful 3.0 V6 Roadster. Weighing only 938 Kg, the 204 Bhp Roadster sprints to 60 mph in around 5 seconds. New lateral axle location ensures smooth standing starts, whilst a new dashboard and instrumentation adds to the visual delight of the cockpit.
Morgan build cars for people who want a highly individual sports car that’s great fun to drive. With the Morgan factory approaching the Centenary, the passion and dedication for the next 100 years is as strong as ever. The Classic Range has been shaped by a long heritage but the emphasis for 2008 is on environmental considerations and fuel efficiency as well as speed and exhilaration.
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MORGAN 4/4 SPORT
This year the iconic Morgan 4/4 celebrates its 72nd birthday, a world record for a continuous production run, by introducing a new model – the 4/4 Sport.
The name 4/4 denoted the change to 4 wheels back in 1936, and the model has had continuous development ever since, culminating in this, the latest in small, lightweight, safe and fun sportscars using the unique fusion of traditional quality materials with the latest in advanced powertrain technology.
The high efficiency 115Bhp 1..6 litre Ford Sigma engine means that full advantage of the 800 kilogramme all up weight can be made. 143 Bhp/tonne gives lively performance with 0-62 mph in under 8 seconds, and with CO2 emissions well below 140g/km means that the Morgan delivers a thoroughly contemporary package.
The 4/4 Sport sits on lowered suspension, and has been lightened to deliver the most fun for the driver and passenger. Still retaining a generous fixed specification which includes beautiful saddle leather, and a choice of 5 colours, the Morgan 4/4 Sport customer can add a variety of personalised packages through the supplying dealer.
Priced at £26,025 including VAT, few cars can deliver more smiles, let alone the combination of low environmental impact, low cost of ownership with the added pleasure of owning a coach-built car. The new Morgan 4/4 sport does all this and more, putting fun back into motoring.
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Early look: Morgan LifeCar concept
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Morgan has released images of its LifeCar concept ahead of the car's Geneva Motor Show debut next month. The LifeCar is based on the company's Aero 8 but is powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrain with a range of about 200 miles.
The LifeCar concept was developed by a number of organizations — including the Department for Trade and Industry, BOC, OSCar, Oxford University and Cranfield University — and cost £1.9 million to design and create.
Though Morgan vehicles aren't normally associated with cutting edge, the British automaker wanted to prove "that a zero emission vehicle can also be fun to drive."
“The real challenge is to design and build a car that is fun to drive – a proper sports car,” Charles Morgan, the strategy director for the Morgan Motor Company, told Car Body Design.
Check back for more details and images after the LifeCar's official debut next month.
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| posted by Brian Cowell on Sunday February 10 2008 @ 04:18PM EST |
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Why are fire engines red?
Fire engines are red because they have four wheels and eight men.
Four and eight are twelve.
Alternative start:
Why should two seater Roadsters be red?
Because they have two seats and six cylinders.
Two sixes are twelve.
Twelve inches are a foot.
One foot is a ruler.
Queen Elizabeth is a ruler and the Queen Elizabeth was the greatest ship that sailed the seven seas.
In the seas there are fishes, fishes have fins and the Finns were fighting the Russians.
The Russians are red and fire engines (and Roadsters) are always rushin'.
That is why fire engines are red (and two seater Roadsters should be).
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The ageless Morgan Plus 4 — this one’s a 2005 model — is sure to be well represented as the Malvern Link manufacturer celebrates 100 years in business in 2009.
The Morgan Motor Company, which has survived to become Britain’s largest independent automobile manufacturer, will be celebrating 100 years in 2009, and the planning has already begun. “This is a year-long celebration which aims to include the whole of the Morgan world from employees and owners to dealers and suppliers, and you will see that each event is themed to take this into account,” the organizers say on the official Centenary Web site. “Everyone has different associations with Morgan and their own special part to play in the celebrations.”
It might seem like a long way from now, but Morgan has never been a company to do things in a rush — remember, they still haven’t found a material they like better than good old ash for making body frames. The enthusiast Web site www.MorganVille.org has already begun canvassing Morgan Owners Club members to see how many will be attending, with or without their cars.
The high point of the year’s worth of events will be the Centenary Celebration Weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse, including a gala dinner for 1,200, gymkhanas and more, scheduled for July 31 through August 2, 2009. Although the epicenter for the worldwide celebrations will be Malvern Link, the location of the Morgan factory, it’s reasonable to assume that Morgan clubs on our side of the Atlantic will be planning events of their own. For anyone interested in the “First and Last of the Real Sports Cars,” a factory visit is a must-see; what better time to plan it for than the Centenary? Besides, with any luck, the dollar might have regained some of its strength against the pound by then.
- By David LaChance
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| Welcome to the world-wide Morgan membership database. I'm trying to get a list of all Morgan owners and information about their cars. Hopefully this will help someone to find a particular car or fellow Morgan-lover that they may not know about. This database contains the following information about each car: Year, Type, Serial Number, Color, Owner, City, State, Country, and Email.
Submit your search request on any of these fields below. For example, to bring back all 1971 Morgans, simply type "1971" in the search entry box. For a complete listing of the database, simply leave your search request blank.
We also welcome any additions you may have to the list! If you wish to be added to the registry, please fill out this form. Thanks!
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Morgan Production History |
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| Here is a Morgan gallery of pictures, gleaned from various sources. In addition to the pictures, I've tried to include information on color, year, car type, and a short description. Enjoy browsing these pictures!
Submit your search request below. (For example, for color, year, car type, or keyword) To bring back all of the photos in the gallery for browsing, just leave the search box blank!
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| Random Trivia:
How many C series 4/4s were produced?
Welcome to Morgan Trivia! This is a fun site that everyone can participate in! It is a trivia question-and-answer format that all Morganites will enjoy.
Search the entire trivia collection, or just browse! To pull back all listings, or all listings in a particular category, simply leave the search box blank.
To add your own trivia to the collection, fill out this form! There are some general categories, but don't let that limit you. Anything pertaining to Morgans is fair game. Add as many as you want and be as picky as you want, to give everyone a chance to really scratch their heads! If you have any new information, or corrections to these answers, be sure to email me!
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| This is a listing of all the Morgan references that I have collected. The database contains the following information about each reference: Title, Author, Type, Edition, Date, Description, Pictures, and Pages.
Submit your search request on any of those fields below. To view the entire list, simply leave your search field blank.
If anyone has any additions, please email me at ldmcjr@morganville.org and I will add it to the list.
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Pull up a stool, order your favorite brew and join the fun! The menu today lists all things Morgan. Visit http://www.emog.com/ to join the gang at the eMog discussion group!
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