In another thread, http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/galleries/115290/, I made the proposal to start a discussion on what people would like to see in the 2014 Plus 4
Originally Posted By Gambalunga
Originally Posted By MR11MOG
Its time Morgan made the more powerful cars with an up to date suspension system I'm sure it wouldn't cost much and would improve the cars no end ..Keep the 4/4 with the traditional set up for the purists and update the the others..
Not with the Aero chassis too expensive I'm sure ,just a simple steel frame with independent coil overs front and rear..
An Eco turbo engine in the Plus 4 would be nice at the same time .
we can only hope...

I'm with you on this Pete.

If Morgan produced such a car I think I would be one of the first to place an order.
I love the Plus 4 but I don't view it with rose tinted glasses. I Might start a thread asking what people would like to see in the 2014 Plus 4 idea

There were several responses which I hope people will re-post in this thread.

I have posted this in the Malvern Arms forum because I think it really comes under the realm of a pub discussion.

Let me start the ball rolling by saying that I don't believe things should always stay the same. Suspension technology has changed dramatically over the years and to my mind there is no reason why, under the skin, the trad Morgan could not be slightly brought up to date. Dampers (shock absorbers) and steering mechanicals have changed, why not the suspension itself? Librands have successfully developed a front suspension system compatible with the current chassis so that does not seem a huge problem. Goodness knows for how long a suitable rear live axle will be available for Morgan but a modification to the rear part of the chassis to incorporate coil springs and even independent rear suspension would not seem impossible. I suspect switching to a bonded aluminium tub may prove too expensive for a Plus 4 (and Roadster) but I really do not know. I don't believe that independent suspension all round is incompatible with a simple chassis.

Internally I would like to see the cockpit and footwells just a little wider, say a total of 4 inches or 100 mm. The current width gets a bit tight when two people are rugged up in flying jackets. The width of the running boards could be narrower to maintain the same overall width of the car.

Regarding the engine, yes please a nice torque and about 200 to 210 hp please. An EcoBoost or similar engine will probably be the direction to go.

Peter

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