Morgan Plus Four
Overview
ManufacturerMorgan Motor Company
Production2020–present
AssemblyMalvern, Worcestershire, England
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body styleRoadster
LayoutFR layout
PlatformCX-Generation
Powertrain
Engine2.0L B48 turbocharged I4
Power output259 PS (190 kW; 255 hp)
Transmission6-Speed Manual
8-Speed ZF 8HP Automatic
Dimensions
Length3,830 mm (150.79 in)
Width1,650 mm (64.96 in)
Height1,250 mm (49.21 in)
Kerb weight1,009 kg (2,224.46 lb) (Automatic)
1,013 kg (2,233.28 lb) (Manual)
Chronology
PredecessorMorgan +4
Rear view
Interior

The Morgan Plus Four is a roadster produced by the British car manufacturer Morgan from 2020. The Plus Four replaces the +4, which was produced intermittently between 1950 and 2020.

Introduction

The Plus Four was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020,[1] but its appearance was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic;[2] it was revealed online on 3 March 2020.[3][4]

Technical characteristics

The Plus Four is the second model, after the Plus Six, to be developed on the new bonded aluminium platform associated with a wooden frame named "CX-Generation".[5] It is powered by an original 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) BMW TwinPower petrol engine producing 259 PS (190 kW; 255 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque when combined with the 6-speed manual transmission and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) of torque with the 8-speed automatic transmission.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Yann Lethuillier (8 January 2020). "Vega EVX – La supercar électrique venue du Sri-Lanka". insideevs.fr (in French). Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  2. ↑ Virginie Lenk (28 February 2020). "Le Salon de l'automobile de Genève est annulé" (in French).
  3. ↑ Duff, Mike (3 March 2020). "Morgan Plus Four Looks the Same as Ever, Is New Underneath". Car and Driver. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Krok, Andrew (2 March 2020). "2021 Morgan Plus Four packs BMW power and lots of new parts". Roadshow by CNET. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  5. ↑ Olivier Duquesne (4 March 2020). "Morgan Plus Four : entièrement nouvelle" (in French).
  6. ↑ "La Morgan Plus 4 est morte, vive la Plus Four !" (in French). Automobile-sportive. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  7. ↑ Yohann Leblanc (3 March 2020). "La nouvelle Morgan Plus Four 2020 passe à l'aluminium" (in French).
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