Wednesday 4th April 2018

First Morgan Aero GT complete!

One down, seven to go...

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Sadly this isn't a news story confirming that additional Morgan Aero GTs will be built. Nor does it reveal that, actually, the BMW V8 can continue seeing service in a British sports car. So, unfortunately, you probably still can't have one.

The news? Morgan has made the first one. Not exactly imperative, granted, but then it does look pretty cool. And there won't be many. So it would be remiss not to share the pics, wouldn't it?
If the colour of this Aero GT looks familiar, that's because it's Miami Blue. Yes, the Porsche colour, and the one we opted for on our Caterham 7 long termer. But then if it's good enough for those two then it's good enough for Morgan. This particular car also has a black interior and black wheels.

Morgan's MD Steve Morris said of the new car: "The first Aero GT off the production line looks superb in every way. It was a pleasure to reveal the car to the world just a few weeks ago, to see the first car leave the factory is an honour and I know the new owner will be delighted when they take delivery." Let's hope the next seven look as good as this one!

[ukaskew]

An Aero 8 has always been top of my lottery list but this is stunning.

Some sort of dark candy red with those wheels would look fantastic.

[Quickmoose]

Love Morgan
But that's a shocking colour, wheel combo.
Well the wheels are quite nice but painting them black....urghhh
Here's hoping for better for the remaining production run.
Come on Morgan owners, show us some class...

[ReverendCounter]

Still very lacking in aesthetics, IMO.

[Frimley111R]

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

[Turbobanana]

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

Or remove the rag from on top of the light, or shut the boot and the door.

But these are details: that's lovely, although I agree with earlier comments re colour / wheels.

[anonymous-user]

Turbobanana said:

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

Or remove the rag from on top of the light, or shut the boot and the door.

But these are details: that's lovely, although I agree with earlier comments re colour / wheels.

Precisely why people love Morgan. I'd take that over many 'better' cars.

[vz-r_dave]

ReverendCounter said:

Still very lacking in aesthetics, IMO.

In comparison to what exactly? Its the most unique in its class by some margin I would say.

[MrBarry123]

ukaskew said:

An Aero 8 has always been top of my lottery list but this is stunning.

Some sort of dark candy red with those wheels would look fantastic.

I had a proper look at a new Aero 8 a while ago at Richard Thorne Classic Cars - who I think are well known in Morgan circles (?) - and they're unlike anything else, properly wonderful things.

This example is genuinely fantastic.

[C.A.R.]

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

But then it would be identical to the first picture?!

I think it's deliberate to show it in the factory environment...

Morgans are very marmite, and they don't do it for me...

[j90gta]

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

Just shows that they are still hand built.

[DonkeyApple]

j90gta said:

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

Just shows that they are still hand built.

By people who don’t give enough of a st to do something properly or to the best of their ability?

Same goes for the PH staff who couldn’t be arsed to look at the pictures?

[j90gta]

Aes87 said:

Is it still made of wood?

Aluminium chassis, but the body frames are still made of ash.

From what I know there will not be any V8 replacement. However the new power source will be both lighter and more powerful which when coupled with extensive weight savings across the board with regards chassis/running gear/construction will result in an impressive power/weight ratio.

[ZX10R NIN]

That looks lovely.

[DonkeyApple]

j90gta said:

Aluminium chassis, but the body frames are still made of ash.

From what I know there will not be any V8 replacement. However the new power source will be both lighter and more powerful which when coupled with extensive weight savings across the board with regards chassis/running gear/construction will result in an impressive power/weight ratio.

It’s a car that cries out for an I6 if it’s not going to have a V8 and with Merc and Jag joining BMW in building I6s off their I4 lines is that the likely route Morgan will be going?

[Raph C]

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

That is a pic of a car being PDI-ed. Not a studio shot

[Pothole]

Quickmoose said:

Come on Morgan owners, show us some class...

That ship sailed with the Superdry 3 wheeler.

[Cupramax]

Raph C said:

Frimley111R said:

In that pic of the front under the lights could no-one be bothered to move the cable on the floor and the hanging coats, let alone shut the boot?

That is a pic of a car being PDI-ed. Not a studio shot

Was just about to say thats the final quality inspection area at the factory, for anyone thats not done the tour its well worth a visit.

[j90gta]

DonkeyApple said:

j90gta said:

Aluminium chassis, but the body frames are still made of ash.

From what I know there will not be any V8 replacement. However the new power source will be both lighter and more powerful which when coupled with extensive weight savings across the board with regards chassis/running gear/construction will result in an impressive power/weight ratio.

It’s a car that cries out for an I6 if it’s not going to have a V8 and with Merc and Jag joining BMW in building I6s off their I4 lines is that the likely route Morgan will be going?

Let's just say it's an in-line 6 with twin turbos!!

[Glasgowrob]

and those pics have totally blown the mystique around Morgan for me,


it should be in a rickety shed in someones back garden, that looks like a modern production facility


stunning car though, and I really hope they pull something special out the bag to replace the BMW V8

[Cupramax]

Glasgowrob said:

and those pics have totally blown the mystique around Morgan for me,


it should be in a rickety shed in someones back garden, that looks like a modern production facility

It is in several rickety sheds, it’s just that small finishing area (and it is tiny) that anything like resembles a modern factory.