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DonkeyApple said:
DJRC said:
Apologies for being Jonah! Just as warning Im looking at the new Jag aswell, so you might want to avoid putting any money down on that! 
Why can't you just buy a bloody Porsche like every other Brit in Switzerland for Christ's sake!!! 
I put a deposit on one right at the start. I have heard that its looking like 2015 by the time I get it which is almost a 5 year wait. Once its in production I wonder what the waiting time will be. I wonder if I should use the deposit on another current morgan then change to the eva when production starts. Any advise as its my first Morgan would be appreciated.
Email update just received from Morgan:
"Chassis Development:
An innovative and elegant chassis structure has been developed with detail design currently underway. This chassis has been developed to withstand current and future global crash test requirements. Also, the chassis structure allows it to be easily transferred between vehicles, offering both a two and a four seat platform made out of either Magnesium (as reported previously, offering a 30% weight saving compared to Aluminium) or Aluminium (still a lightweight solution, but more cost effective).
Material Properties:
Extensive material testing has been undertaken with some very interesting results. A favoured Magnesium alloy has been selected and we are now ready to move into the first crash test simulation programme. These initial simulation results will be invaluable in the detailed design of the chassis structure.
Exterior Styling:
Morgan’s design team are continually developing the external design of the EvaGT. While the stunning design of the Pebble Beach concept car wowed the crowds, it will need a thorough refresh before vehicle launch. This will guarantee the EvaGT embodies the latest in automotive design.
Safety Systems Development
The initial crash simulation work will also mark the start of the safety system development. Using the crash “pulse” generated in the simulations and initial physical crash test work, the latest Continental safety hardware will be tailored to suit the needs of Morgan.
These exciting developments have led to the previously reported delays in the vehicle launch. We wish to apologise to all customers for this delay and can offer our assurance that the final product will be ground breaking and well worth the wait.
However, if any customer would prefer not to wait and would prefer a model from our current range, do contact our sales office as incentives may be available to EvaGT depositors.
Alternatively, we would be pleased to refund your deposit in full if preferred."
Nothing further on expected production dates though
"Chassis Development:
An innovative and elegant chassis structure has been developed with detail design currently underway. This chassis has been developed to withstand current and future global crash test requirements. Also, the chassis structure allows it to be easily transferred between vehicles, offering both a two and a four seat platform made out of either Magnesium (as reported previously, offering a 30% weight saving compared to Aluminium) or Aluminium (still a lightweight solution, but more cost effective).
Material Properties:
Extensive material testing has been undertaken with some very interesting results. A favoured Magnesium alloy has been selected and we are now ready to move into the first crash test simulation programme. These initial simulation results will be invaluable in the detailed design of the chassis structure.
Exterior Styling:
Morgan’s design team are continually developing the external design of the EvaGT. While the stunning design of the Pebble Beach concept car wowed the crowds, it will need a thorough refresh before vehicle launch. This will guarantee the EvaGT embodies the latest in automotive design.
Safety Systems Development
The initial crash simulation work will also mark the start of the safety system development. Using the crash “pulse” generated in the simulations and initial physical crash test work, the latest Continental safety hardware will be tailored to suit the needs of Morgan.
These exciting developments have led to the previously reported delays in the vehicle launch. We wish to apologise to all customers for this delay and can offer our assurance that the final product will be ground breaking and well worth the wait.
However, if any customer would prefer not to wait and would prefer a model from our current range, do contact our sales office as incentives may be available to EvaGT depositors.
Alternatively, we would be pleased to refund your deposit in full if preferred."
Nothing further on expected production dates though
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