MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY REVOLUTIONISES ITS MOST-LOVED MODEL WITH LAUNCH OF ALL-NEW PLUS FOUR
•All-new Morgan Plus Four is revealed at the Morgan factory in Malvern, ÚK (3 March 2020)
•The all-new Plus Four represents the most revolutionary advancement in the model's 70-year history – 97% of its components are new
•The Plus Four replaces the outgoing Plus 4, the model name differentiated by the use of the word 'Four', replacing the numeral '4' in the outgoing model
•The car is underpinned by the CX-Generation bonded aluminium platform, and has been developed alongside the Morgan Plus Six over the past four years
•The all-new Plus Four has been radically updated compared to the previous-generation car, yet its unique driving charm remains
•The Plus Four retains the narrower body and unique wing profiling that are a hallmark of the company's core range of models
•All-new corner packaging has been engineered, facilitating the use of low-offset wire wheels, a breakthrough for a modern platform with double-wishbone suspension
•The Plus Four features the first-ever four-cylinder turbocharged engine to be used by Morgan: the 2.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo, which produces 255 bhp (190 kW) and up to 295 lb ft (400 Nm) torque
•The powerplant equips the Plus Four with performance on a par with the outgoing Morgan Roadster: 0-62 mph (100 kph) takes from 4.8 seconds, while top speed is 149 mph (240 kph)
•A six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic gearbox are available, marking the first time this model has been available with a choice of factory-fitted gearboxes
•The all-new Plus Four achieves up to a 30% decrease in CO2 compared to the outgoing Morgan Roadster. WLTP combined figures are as low as 159 g/km CO2, making it one of the cleanest Morgan cars ever produced. Fuel economy is up to 40 mpg (7.0 l/100 km) combined.
•The legacy of lightweight Morgan sports cars continues, the new car weighing from just 1009 kg
•The Plus Four is on sale today (3 March 2020), priced from £62,995 inc. VAT in the ÚKA new dawn for Morgan Motor CompanyMalvern, Tuesday 3 March 2020 The Morgan Motor Company today introduces the next iteration of its core model, with the launch of the all-new Morgan Plus Four. The car represents a revolutionary successor to the Plus 4, a model that has formed the backbone of Morgan production since its debut in 1950. Now, 70 years after the first Plus 4 rolled off the production line at Morgan's Pickersleigh Road factory in Malvern, ÚK, a new chapter begins.Design & Dynamics
The Plus Four is based on the bonded aluminium CX-Generation platform, so called because it made its debut in Morgan's 110th year (2019). Exponentially more rigid than the outgoing steel ladder chassis, yet astonishingly lightweight at just 97 kg, this advanced platform transforms the car's ride and handling capabilities, making it truly competitive against its 21st-century competition. However, the famed Morgan driving experience of the model hasn't been forgotten – its agility, response and balance will be instantly familiar to anyone who has driven a Morgan sports car past or present.
Powertrain, Performance & Emissions
Morgan has built on its long-standing relationship with BMW, choosing to use its 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine. It marks the first time a four-cylinder turbocharged engine has featured in a Morgan car, and produces 255 bhp (190 kW) along with, in the automatic variant, 295 lb ft (400Nm) of torque. In combination with a dry weight of just 1009 kg, it provides effortless performance: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) takes just 4.8 seconds; top speed is 149 mph (240 kph). The manual variant develops 258 lb ft (350 Nm) of torque, which combined with a dry weight of 1013 kg, results in a 0-62 mph (100 kph) time of 5.2 seconds. Power and top speed match the automatic model.While headline power and torque figures remain consistent with BMW applications, the engine mapping has been specifically calibrated to allow optimum driveability and response in the Plus Four. As with the Morgan Plus Six, a sport plus mode is available, engaged using a button on the centre column. It sharpens the throttle response, releasing a whole new dynamic character from the car. Overall, engine output is comparable with the outgoing, steel-chassis Morgan Roadster, however, real-world performance and dynamics have been taken to a completely new level.The all-new Plus Four also marks the introduction of a manual gearbox for the first time in a CX-Generation platform Morgan. The six-speed gearbox has been optimised to provide a perfectly weighted movement which, combined with its carefully chosen ratios, delivers an engaging driving experience. The gearbox pairs beautifully with the 2.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and offers further choice to the customer.For the first time in the model, an automatic gearbox is also available from the factory. The eight-speed automatic features paddle shift, and has already proven to be a perfect match to both the CX-Generation platform and a BMW engine in the acclaimed Plus Six. Moving the gear selector away from you puts the Plus Four into sport mode, which changes shift patterns and response, resulting in a more dynamic driving experience. Ratios can also be chosen manually, using either the gear selector or the steering-column-mounted paddles.While power and torque levels have risen by more than 65% compared to the outgoing Plus 4, the cutting-edge drivetrain technology provides the Plus Four with a similar fuel economy of 40 mpg (7.0l/100km), and a reduction in CO2 to just 159g/km for the automatic variant (manual car: 39 mpg (7.3 l/100km); 165 g/km CO2). The lower emissions ratings, representing a 30% decrease versus the outgoing Morgan Roadster, make the car more accessible in overseas markets where taxation is linked to CO2 output.Craftsmanship, Specification & Pricing
Traditional Morgan values remain crucial to the production of the all-new Plus Four. Every Morgan sports car is built at the company's Malvern home, and uses time-proven production methods: a hand-made ash frame, hand-beaten aluminium panels and hand-trimmed leather interior. Craftsmanship is, and continues to be, at the very core of Morgan production, where the ethos of 21st-century coachbuilding is practiced daily.The Plus Four has an extensive standard specification, which includes features new to the model such as automatic LED front and rear lighting, remote central locking and ABS, as well previously optional items such as power steering, a mohair hood, sun visors and door check straps. All-new optional equipment includes puddle lighting and an in-car audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. In total, one trillion combinations of options are available, allowing the individual desires of every customer to be fulfilled.The all-new Plus Four is available to order from today (3 March 2020), with customer deliveries commencing during Q2 2020. Prices start at £62,995 inc. VAT in the ÚK. From launch, the car is available to build to your exact specification on the Morgan Car Configurator at configure.morgan-motor.com/plusfour/Show car drive-back
Morgan is a company that thrives when presented with a challenge, and just days before the planned unveiling of the Plus Four at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, it was presented with one, when the show was cancelled following the coronavirus outbreak.
•The Morgan Plus for is available as in manual and automatic variants, priced at £62,995 and £64,995 respectively
•A range of solid colours are available as standard. Further solid colours, metallic colours, matte, two-tone and three-stage pearl finishes are also available, as are the options of paint protection film, and a polished bonnet and cowl
•A newly styled 15' alloy wheel design comes as standard, finished in silver or black as an option. A new 15' wire wheel design is also on offer, in a choice of silver, black and polished finishes
•A black mohair hood is now standard equipment. Other colours, as well as contrast piping, are available
•As with the outgoing model, a rear-mounted spare wheel is available. A luggage rack is also available, for both four- and five-wheel cars.
•LED front and rear lighting, automatic headlights, ABS, power steering, sun visors and door check straps are now standard.
•An all-new discreet in-car audio system with Bluetooth connectivity is available
•Optional puddle lighting system is now available for the first time in a Morgan core model
•Remote central locking is now included as standard, again, for the first time in a core model
•A newly introduced, fine-grade pebble grain leather is standard on the Plus Four, and a premium soft grain leather interior is available as an option. Premium saddle leather details enhance the interior door handles and seat belt guides
•Interior carpet can be upgraded to a box weave finish as an option, available in a range of colours
•The seat backs are finished in black composite as standard, or can be specified as leather wrapped or painted to match the body colour
•Seat finish options include horizontal pleating, quilted twin needle stitch and square box stitch, while headrest embroidery options comprise the Morgan logo, Plus Four script or a custom design. Contrast colour seat stitching, and piping are available as options
•Lumbar adjustment is standard. Heated seats are available as an option.
•The hand-crafted interior is brought to life through a range of dashboard and centre column top finishes. The dashboard and centre console are available in a selection of finishes, including body coloured, a variety of gloss and matte wood veneers, and leather wrappedSource - Morgan
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