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Morgan Aero SuperSports
Throughout 2009 the Morgan Motor Company is celebrating one hundred years of continuous manufacture of motorcars. The company has remained in one family’s ownership since the founder HFS Morgan made his first car in 1909.
As part of the Centenary celebrations Morgan announces a truly special model.
Designed and engineered in house, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is a lightweight aluminium sports car with a luxurious specification. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished hardwoods, hand stitched leather and electronic technology to create a driving environment that is efficient, ergonomic and sumptuous. In spite of all this opulence the overall weight of the car is still minimal so the car is responsive to driver inputs and economical to run. The unique way Morgan can achieve this is down to our use of aircraft style superformed aluminium outer panels and the skills of our craftsmen to hand finish the assembly of each car.
This technology debuted in the 100 AeroMax coupes built by the factory in 2008 and 2009.
Such was demand for this model, that Morgan have taken the decision to produce the Morgan Aero SuperSports. A limited edition, the car makes use of two aluminium detachable roof panels. These can either turn the car effectively in to a coupe or when detached bring fresh air and the aromas of the seasons to the driving experience without undue wind disturbance to spoil the journey. The panels can be stored conveniently in the boot.
The car of course benefits from the lightweight aluminium Aero chassis which is adhesively bonded for class leading rigidity. Exceeding global crash protection standards, this is also the platform used by the Morgan Aero Eight GT3 currently competing successfully in the 2009 International FIA GT3 Championship. This chassis combined with the aluminium 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine and a choice of 6 speed automatic or manual gearboxes offers an unrivalled driving experience. No other automatic car offers such dynamic power transmission.
Drawn by Matthew Humphries, and engineered for production by the experienced “Morgan Design” team, the new Aero Super Sports is due to enter production in early 2010. A deposit of £25,000 is required to ensure the supply of one of these exciting new models. It is anticipated to cost around £127,000 including VAT.
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.”
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There is much to appreciate and it certainly is a nice looking Moggie but I am less convinced about the V left by the removal of the Aeromax roof.  Perhaps it will be different on the production version?
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Room for a spacesaver spare, just like on the pre-barrelback 3Ws? 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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NGUNS!! Part of the Furniture
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(like this weekend???  ) It is at d'Este until the 26th/27th And WILL BE at Silverstone for the GT3 race 
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Cool! Can't wait to see it in the metal.
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Probably the nicest looking Morgan for many a while if not ever. Well done Matt H and the team......
Now I just need to sell a few pots of Zymol and ......
Phil Egginton
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For £127k, I really expect them to use better alloys than those Kahn alloys!!!
The front end styling is exactly same as the out going Aero8, which is nearly £60k less.
Stunning car nevertheless, but not different enough to warrant the extra £60k!!! All IMO of course.
With that kind of asking price. I'd seriously consider Weissman as well.
ps The Aeromax is far more proportional and better looking...
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With that kind of asking price. I'd seriously consider Weissman as well. I guess that is part of MMC's problem. the Aero line has a fair bit of contemporary competition, while there aren't too many alternatives to a traditional 4/4/+4/Roadster - unless you go for a new-build MGB by British Heritage Limited 
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If only I had the money. What a design
JohnV6
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For £127k, I really expect them to use better alloys than those Kahn alloys!!!
The front end styling is exactly same as the out going Aero8, which is nearly £60k less.
Stunning car nevertheless, but not different enough to warrant the extra £60k!!! All IMO of course.
With that kind of asking price. I'd seriously consider Weissman as well.
ps The Aeromax is far more proportional and better looking... I'm sure those aren't Project Kahn Alloys (well actually not sure at all but would be surprised if they were sourced there) and I think they suit the car tremendously. And as for Weisman, come on Kin a plastic ugly car (albeit with a great engine and I'm sure Germanic quality). The Max/SS/8 interior is also far nicer than the Weismans. All IMHO of course
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The Aeromax is far more proportional and better looking... The Aeromax combine sculpture and art. Form follows function at it´s best. Matt H is my favorite Bauhaus car designer ! The result: a unique car ! I´m sure the Aeromax will be the status of the "diva" ! Since the Aeromax the brand "Morgan" grows in a new niche. Wiesmann: Great manufacture Morgan: Future. Compliment to the Morgan management !  The Aero SS is design and "feel the elements". The price is interesting ! The Aero 8 is, sorry, not design !! 60k extra is a lot of money for design and product profitability.... but correct and the right long term decision. ___________________________ Oliver (... after 2000 Aeromax KM in 3 weeks I can´t stop dreaming.  )
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