Morgan Plus Four

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.

Not to be confused with Morgan +4.

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
Kerb weight1,009–1,013 kg (2,224–2,233 lb) dry
Chronology
PredecessorMorgan +4
Rear view
Interior

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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