Old school glamour and contemporary tech combine for a. Used 2012 morgan aero coupe aero coupe for sale in bristol. The morgan aero coupe is the sum of its parts look, noise, power, and drive and if just one were a bit off, i doubt it would have had such an effect on me, but as it stands im a little bit. Today, we introduce their second showcase vehicle, the new roadster 3. The advanced construction was sculpted into a very sleek, aerodynamic body shape that was created with a nod to traditional sports car styling. Morgan aero 8 gets a reboot and a price cut car magazine. The import of classic morgans has ceased due to the refusal of the manufacturers requested. Morgan insists the changes are functional, with their roots in the development work done during the 2015 redesign of the standard aero 8. The traditional british sports car maker morgan is letting go of the v8 engine. Mar 03, 2015 the new morgan aero 8 is the fifth generation of the malvern firms aero sports cars, and will replace both the aero supersports and aero coupe when production starts later in 2015. Morgan aero gt is the companys most extreme road car ever.
The car is finished in morgan sports grey and was built to a very high specification including a maroon mohair. Used 2012 morgan aero coupe aero coupe for sale in bristol from williams automobiles. The aero gt is the closest roadlegal thing to the aero gt3 and it only needs a livery to become a fullfledged race car. Still in morgan family ownership today, the company continues producing cars with ash wood frames but never with timber chassis, a common misconception. The last of a dying breed, the morgan aero coupe takes one last spin before bowing to the new aero 8. Whether you are looking for morgan aero coupe insurance for 17 years old or for senior drivers, the best option is always to stop auto renewing and start comparing quotes. Each aero gt will be built with morgans latest adjustable suspension. In morgans new convertible, its drinking and driving. Driving with saabkyle04 in a morgan aero coupe youtube. The 2015 morgan aero 8 makes its global debut at the 85th international geneva motor show, 15 years since the launch of the original aero eight. Constructed entirely from aluminium which is a third of the weight of steel, the morgan aero coupe combines performance with environmental responsibility and a high.
The morgan aero gt will be built by the morgan special projects department. Morgan shelves v8 after 300 plus 8 models autoblog. Though the powertrain isnt unique to the aero gt, its body work is. The strong and rigid vehicle is inspired by the gt3 aero. Before we delve into the new morgan aero 8 roadster, lets get something, uh, prominent out of the way first. All 8 aero gts have been allocated through the morgan global retailor network, and will be built with a manual transmission. Nov 21, 20 the aero coupe does have a bit of future take on it. Its a uniquelooking snout with a deeply recessed grille and a pair of pontoon fenders that are capped with flushmounted, offset headlights. With the demise of the charismatic bmw derived n62, 4. We take a look at two of britains finest super coupes, the aston martin v8 vantage s vs.
Official usa morgan dealer in san francisco, california. Weve already touched on the aero coupe a few days ago. Aug 31, 2019 designed and engineered inhouse, the morgan aero supersports coupe was a lightweight aluminium sports car with a luxurious specification. Morgan cars usa san francisco new and used morgan cars.
The morgan aero 8 that was introduced in 2000 was the first morgan to be equipped with an aluminum chassis and frame, and all aluminum body panels. Morgan coup morgan aero 8, supersports, aero coupe. Dec 18, 2018 in the early months of 2018, british car builder morgan announced the end of the aero 8 and plus 8 era. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and. Following research by the company on the road, the race track and in automotive laboratories the design of this versatile platform has been consistently improved and reengineered.
New and used morgan cars for sale, morgan 3wheeler, plus 8, plus 4, roadster, aero 8, all models old and new. The aero is without a doubt a morgan, and although it appears to have the aerodynamics of a barn door, the drag coefficient is a poor but not horrendous 0. The aero coupe is significantly rarer than the aeromax which are now commanding well in excess of. The morgan aero supersports is a targaroofed version of the aeromax, sharing its bonded aluminium chassis and lower bodywork with the coupe. When my buddy saabkyle04 came over to visit, we stopped by london morgan to take a morgan aero coupe out for a drive around the city. Still, its a very dramatic thing to look at and that alone goes some way towards. The morgan aero 8 has pace and kerbside status in spades, but its very pricey. Jan 04, 2011 and since then, weve had the art deco aeromax coupe and now thisthe latest, greatest, and most expensive morgan yetthe aero supersports. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished hardwoods, handstitched leather and electronic technology to create a driving environment that is efficient, ergonomic and sumptuous. Pricing reflects minimal signs of wear which are evident upon close inspection.
The woodframed convertible can hit speeds in excess of 170 mph. The morgan aero 8 is a sports car built by morgan motor company at its factory in malvern link, england an area of malvern in worcestershire the aero 8 shape evolved in the traditional morgan way of form follows function and the main players were chris lawrence, charles morgan and other members of the morgan engineering team, and norman kent of survirn engineering ltd especially for the. What hasnt changed is the driveline or the mechanical. The aero coupe does have a bit of future take on it. These cyclecars had two or four seats and was an inexpensive alternative to four wheel cars because the. Up front, morgan restyled both the wings and the louvers, giving the car a. Based on last years morgan aeromax coupe, the aero supersports drops its top in the name of modern performance with a retro feel.
Morgan aero gt limitededition roadster revealed at geneva. Used morgan aero coupe chipping sodbury williams automobiles. Since 2000, morgan has produced models such as the roadster, morgan, aero 8, morgan aero max, and the morgan eva gt. A morgan aero coupe is a car that is designed to be durable with proven chemical coating and treatments of the rigid bonded chassis and body. What we didnt mention is the twin champagne bottle holder behind the leather bucket seats.
The aero coupe is an advanced supercar designed for practical long distance touring. The morgan aero 8 is essentially a modern take on an oldschool british roadster, with the two cars sharing the same bonded aluminium chassis and lower bodywork it. May 22, 2017 in this classic episode of jay lenos garage charles morgan, ceo of morgan motor company, stops by the garage to show jay the morgan aero super sport. The most striking change is the restyled front, that bears more than a passing resemblance to the graceful lines of the aeromax coupe that starred at last years. And since then, weve had the art deco aeromax coupe and now thisthe latest, greatest, and most expensive morgan yetthe aero supersports. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x40 r18 for coupe in 2015 with a wheel size that spans from 18x8. Morgan motor company morgan is an british automobile brand founded in 1910. The plus 8 and aero 8 will be shelved, and new morgans will not feature the bmw n62 v8 dating back to the early. The new morgan aero 8 is the fifth generation of the malvern firms aero sports cars, and will replace both the aero supersports and aero coupe when production starts later in 2015. The morgan brand encompasses a global community of passionate and adventurous owners.
Matt humphries, morgans chief designer, freely admits that the aero coupe wasnt his toughest job. Apr 22, 2020 prices can be easily multiplied by 2 or even by 3 whether you are a young or a convicted driver or if you live in london area for instance. Morgan has unveiled a new aero 8 at the geneva motor show, 15 years after the model first went on sale. The enclosed cockpit of the coupe body style takes the aero experience to the next level in terms of comfort and practicality with a large and secure boot in the rear for luggage. The morgan aero 8 that was introduced in 2000 was the first morgan to be. Morgan aero 8 at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of morgan aero 8s for sale. Vehicle description oakmere are delighted to offer this beautiful 2009 morgan aero max. Skip to main content we use cookies to enhance your experience. Though its muscular haunches and low slung profile still harked back. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream morgan aero 8. Nov 01, 2003 the aero is without a doubt a morgan, and although it appears to have the aerodynamics of a barn door, the drag coefficient is a poor but not horrendous 0. The morgan aero coupe has a number of different wheel and tyre options. The morgan aero 8 was a sports car built by morgan motor company at its factory in malvern.
Morgan is introducing the limitedrun aero gt of which only eight will ever be made, all with a manual gearbox and bmws naturally aspirated v8 engine. There are currently 5 morgan aero 8 cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. The morgan aero coupe is a new supercar that has been specially designed to be comfortable for long distance driving and touring. A blast to drive, this is the perfect starter morgan for someone who has long dreamed of ownership. The year 1937 marked production of the first fourwheel morgan for sale, but the threewheel morgan stayed in production until 1952. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access.
To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Lightweight, powerful and effortlessly stylish, the new aero 8 is a true british sports car. Americas original morgan car experts providing nationwide sales and service for the us since 1968. Morgan has updated its high performance, lightweight aero 8 for 2006.
Morgan aero 8 following its time honored tradition of continuous improvement rather than outright model change. The aero supersports and coupe cease production in april 2015. The aero gt is far from new though, as it was conceived during the development of the 2015 morgan aero 8. Largest options list of any morgan sports car to date. A total of five of the new aero 8 models were sold in australia. With over a thousand on the road around the world the aero has developed a. The morgan aero 8 to which this is closely related was the first morgan to use a bonded aluminum chassis much like a lotus elise.
In this classic episode of jay lenos garage charles morgan, ceo of morgan motor company, stops by the garage to show jay the morgan aero super sport. With the breed, morgan will also ditch the use of v8 engines in its cars, for reasons not. Morgan started as a manufacturer of three wheel cars with a motorcycle engine up front. A classic grey with deep red leather and silver accents provides this variant with a majestic yet contemporary charm. High res downloadable wallpapers available here when it first appeared on the scene in early 2000, the aero was a revelation for morgan. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Morgan cars for sale new, used, morgan plus 4, plus 8, 44. Morgan classic cars aero 8 for sale car and classic. Whilst the car did include an lsd the absence of other stability and traction aids mean the driver had total control over the car. This series 5 aero 8 is an exceptional example, supplied new by us 2 years ago, it is now up for sale having covered just 2700 miles in the hands of its 1 owner. Special long door factory rarity makes for easy entry. Mar 25, 2015 morgans aero coupe outside the london morgan hq stand on the cobbles outside london morgan s mews hq in kensington and youre transported back to simpler days before car dealerships were anonymous glass boxes next to ring roads and before all cars looked as though they were shaped from a similar mould. This new 2012 morgan aero coupe clearly doesnt set any new standards for long distance driving pleasure.
The morgan motor company only produced 160 of these new aero 8 models and production has now ceased. Morgan claims this combination will accelerate the 2,600pound aero gt to 62 mph in 4. Used 2009 morgan aero 8 aeromax for sale in cheshire. Powered by the same 367bhp bmw n62 v8 engine used in the aero 8, the aero gt will travel from 062mph in 4. Nov 21, 20 the morgan aero coupe is the sum of its parts look, noise, power, and drive and if just one were a bit off, i doubt it would have had such an effect on me, but as it stands im a little bit. The aeromax, aero supersports and aero coupe were designed by the firms designer matthew. It was launched at the 2009 pebble beach car show in california. The aero coupe may be modern by morgan standards, but in the broader market is definitely still very much an oldschool proposition.
There are currently 31 morgan cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. Morgan doesnt say whether it wanted to shelve the project or not at first, but the aero. The twoseater sports is a wonderful looking and sounding sports car capable of. Every model harks back to 1930s designs and captures the vintage elegance of prewar classics, combined with modernday finesse and convenience. The 2012 morgan aero coupe was inspired by the gt3 aero which won many races in its time. Pristine morgan plus 8 for sale, less than 5000 miles from new. Morgans aero coupe outside the london morgan hq stand on the cobbles outside london morgan s mews hq in kensington and youre transported back to simpler days before car dealerships were anonymous glass boxes next to ring roads and before all cars looked as though they were shaped from a similar mould.