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 (153.9 in)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,280 mm (50.4 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 and 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 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 increased torsional rigidity by 100% compared to the previous aluminum platform used by other Morgan models. The wheelbase is extended by 20 mm, contributing to the 31% increase in interior space.[2]

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

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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