Car of the Day - Morgan Aero SuperSport

Car of the Day - Morgan Aero SuperSport

Morgan has continued the success of the Aeromax with the Aero SuperSport - the logic is simple and we have seen it often lately. When building a limited production special, built the coupe first and then if successful follow with a roadster. Last to do it was Lamborghini with the Reventon, now Morgan, next may be Aston Martin with a convertible One-77 - but I doubt it.

2009 has been an enormous year for Morgan. They have celebrated their 100th year of business - that in itself is hugely special, and they have solidified their niche position and expanded their appeal.

The Morgan Aero SuperSports was designed and engineered in house. Overall visual design was handled by Matthew Humphries, who is obviously a major talent for Morgan. It follows the standard Morgan build method of lightweight aluminium and timber frame. The "unique" Morgan choose to achieve such a lightweight structure is down to the use of aircraft style superformed aluminium outer panels and the skills of their craftsmen in handing finishing the assembly of each car. The combination of timber and aluminium body and lightweight aluminium Aero chassis provides class leading rigidity, exceeding global crash protection standards. The same chassis forms the basis of the platform used by the Morgan Aero Eight GT3 currently competing the 2009 International FIA GT3 Championship.

The interior features a luxurious combination of polished hardwoods, hand stitched leather and modern electronics and appointments.

The car utilises the same mechanicals and 4.8 litre V8 BMW sourced engine as the Aeromax and Aero 8. The traditional cloth convertible top makes way to two aluminium detachable roof panels. The panels have been designed to fit and be stored in the boot.

Charles Morgan, Grandson of the founder said " The Morgan Aero SuperSports is a luxurious flamboyant sports car which also remains true to Morgan's philosophy of lightweight minimalist simplicity. It is a celebration of our love of cars and the romance of travel and is a fitting model to announce during Morgan's Centenary year."

Rod