Morgan Plus Six

The Morgan Plus Six is a sports car produced by the British car manufacturer Morgan.

Morgan Plus Six
Overview
ManufacturerMorgan Motor Company
Production2019-present
AssemblyMalvern, Worcestershire, England
Body and chassis
Classsports car
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFR layout
PlatformCX-Generation aluminium platform
Powertrain
Engine2,998 cc (2.998 L; 182.9 cu in) BMW B58B30 turbocharged I6
Power output250 kW (335 hp; 340 PS)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Length3,910 mm (154 in)
Width1,745 mm (69 in)
Height1,280 mm (50 in)
Curb weight1,075 kg (2,370 lb) dry
Chronology
PredecessorMorgan Plus 8

History

After the Morgan Plus 8 was discontinued in 2018, Morgan presented the successor model, the Plus Six, based on a new glued aluminum platform at the 89th Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. Compared to the old platform, the torsional rigidity is increased by 100 percent. Nevertheless, the weight of the new basic structure was reduced by 100 kg (220 lb). The body still sits on an ash wood frame, which has been significantly reinforced compared to the previous series. [1]

At the market launch, the roadster is available in two special models - Emerald and Moonstone.[1]

Technical characteristics

The Plus Six is based on a new bonded aluminum platform associated with a wooden frame called "CX-Generation", offering a torsional rigidity increased by 100% compared to the previous aluminum platform used by the other models. Morgan. The wheelbase is extended by 20 mm and contributes to the 31% increase in interior space.[2]

The Plus Six is powered by the 250 kW (335 hp) in-line six-cylinder petrol engine of the B58 type from BMW. The vehicle is the first model from the manufacturer with a turbocharger. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds, the top speed is given as 267 km/h (166 mph).[1]

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References
  1. Uli Baumann (2019-03-05). "Morgan Plus Six: Erstmals mit Turbo und neuem Alu-Chassis". auto-motor-und-sport.de. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  2. Bertrand Bellois (7 March 2019). "Morgan Plus Six : toute nouvelle !". L'Argus.
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