Monday 16th August 2010

Revealed: Morgan Eva GT

Tech specs and images of Morgan's new coupe

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Morgan has finally revealed full technical details and 'proper' images of its new Eva GT super-coupe - even as the car itself is on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California.

The Eva GT uses the same bonded aluminium chassis technology that underpins the Morgan Aeromax. The swoopy Eva will be more spacious than other recent Morgans, however, and will be a pukka 2+2 with space (claims Morgan) for four adults. Its rear hatch also opens to a large boot.

But that's not the interesting bit - because up front there's a twin-turbo 3.0-litre BMW straight six with 302bhp, connected to a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox that drives the rear wheels.

Morgan reckons that the 1250kg car - which has spent three years under development using BMW facilities for high speed testing and hot weather sign-off - will be good for 4.5secs 0-62mph, with a top speed of 170mph, and fuel consumption of 40mpg.

Morgan Motor Company is taking orders now - provided you can stump up £5000 as a deposit to ensure an early build slot - and the first 100 cars should hit the Morgan production line sometime in mid-2012.

[DJC]

Now if little old Morgan can do a 2+2 for 1275kgs, why cant all the multi billion big boys eh?

AND have it look good!

[ZesPak]

That is a stunning piece of design, looking hyper-modern and classical altogether.
Could come straight out of a film noir steampunk movie.

lovin' it!

[ZOLLAR]

Very yummy , good work morgan.

[McAndy]

If that 40 mpg figure isn't under unrealistic driving conditions then some large companies have a lot of catching up/explaining to do! Stunning effort!

[Gun]

What a cracking looking car, I'll have two please!

[mph]

Anyone think there's a chance that BMW may take over Morgan ?

[Gun]

mph said:

Anyone think there's a chance that BMW may take over Morgan ?

I certainly hope not.

[ZesPak]

Gun said:

mph said:

Anyone think there's a chance that BMW may take over Morgan ?

I certainly hope not.

Maybe BMW can get back to making good looking cars then

[jason61c]

if only Lotus could make such stunning cars!! They should take note of this.

[Carfolio]

I'm not liking the front much, to be honest. The rest is very nice.

[300bhp/ton]

Is it me, or is that grill a little Bugatti...???

[Dagnut]

Am I blind or stupid or is that 3 different cars?

[Mannginger]

Stunning looking concept. Well done Morgan, let's hope it sells well and then maybe they can consider speeding up their production lines!

[HeMightBeBanned]

Wow! Simply wow!

[andy_s]

Good old Morgan - the advantage with them is that they mine a narrow niche and can afford to keep to concept designs rather than water them down to broaden appeal like the majors.

Mad buggers, good luck to them.

[Rodimus]

300bhp/ton said:

Is it me, or is that grill a little Bugatti...???

It's just you

That is a stunning car. Can't wait to see one of those

[pmanson]

Rodimus said:

300bhp/ton said:

Is it me, or is that grill a little Bugatti...???

It's just you

That is a stunning car. Can't wait to see one of those

Nope not just you

[pistonlager]

Rodimus said:

300bhp/ton said:

Is it me, or is that grill a little Bugatti...???

It's just you

No it's not!

[peteA]

Nice...very nice.

Morgan Cerbera anyone..?

[Rochester TVR]

Very nice!

No mention on price though, Im guessing north of £150,000.

...and at that price I would expect something a bit more special under the bonnet than BMW's 3.0 twin turbo. Why not the M3's V8 or even the new M5's engine?