Morgan Aero 8 Looks Cruella in de Ville of Geneva
Morgan just revealed what it calls a “true British sports car” at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
The new Morgan Aero 8 had its covers pulled off in Switzerland today and is the company’s most refined Aero product to date. It also marks a return to open-top motoring for the British automaker and features all of Morgan’s latest technology. Powering the Morgan Aero 8 is a 4.8-liter V8 engine sourced from BMW, providing 367 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. The aluminum body and chassis combined with an improved suspension and aerodynamic performance from the hand-sculpted body results in a 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 mph. Transmission options include a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.
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“Morgan cars are synonymous with open top motoring. We produce two-seater sports cars that are lightweight and exhilarating to drive,” said Morgan Managing Director Steve Morris. “The new Aero 8 signifies a return to this formula within our flagship range of vehicles. The Aero 8 offers the perfect marriage of fine craftsmanship and performance technology, one that we believe is so important in today’s increasingly autonomous world.”
Styling on the Aero 8 was influenced by classic prototype cars from the 1960s and it shows with the model’s long, fast and low shoulder lines. The all-new soft-top stows away in a rear opening clam-shell trunk while the entirely hand-trimmed interior can be customized to the customer’s liking. Real wood accents, detailed stitching and classically-styled components are all standard with each Aero 8. The company also announced that an optional hardtop is available that can transform the Aero 8 into a traditional coupe with ease.
Production on the Aero 8 will begin in the fourth quarter of 2015, several months after the Aero SuperSports and Coupe cease production in April. The Aero 8 will be available in limited quantities, but Morgan hasn’t revealed how many units plans to produce.
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