Putting the 3.7 in an Aero makes sense (the V config is much better for the chassis, side exhausts etc), but it would be odd to have 2 different 3.7 V6 cars. However, I tend to agree that something will need to be done to reduce the cost of the current cars without simply dropping prices. I doubt they've sold 5 Supersports in the past year, and I bet dealers don't want to buy them as demonstrators either!
Much as I'd like to believe otherwise, at £100K plus I expect most buyers would prefer the Aston V8 models which already offer fixed and drop-head and a good deal more car for the money. Running costs of the Astons are higher and depreciation higher as well, but for these very expensive Aero models it is unclear whether depreciation will stick to the usual Morgan formula (although I think it's helped second hand values of Aeros). I don't think the function or build 'quality' is there for a price point like this either, and Morgan virgins might be disappointed.
There are also an awful lot of Audi R8s, Porsches and Ferraris to confuse the buyer.
So, if cost has to come down, why not re-introduce the Aero 8 again, but with a reworked rear treatment to take advantage of the styling work on the Coupe etc.? Car can then have a boot, soft or hard top and a price could be pitched somewhere slightly lower than the Coupe. Or lower still if the engine is changed...
A GT3 style car could have simpler trim, and it might be possible to use the engine destined for the Eva ie. the BMW 3 litre straight 6 turbo? But I still guess there are 4.8 V8s to get rid of so I still think this engine will be available. And a straight 6 might not fit easily... Maybe we could get an Aero V6 or even an Aero 4 with a turbo?? This could get the CO2 right down while still offering decent performance. Noise - hmmmm not so easy, and side exhausts might be tricky.
Can't wait to see what, if anything, is looming! Especially as I can't help feeling they need a strategy to move from the trad chassis at some point (sadly). And again, with the success of the 3W eating badly at sales of 4/4s. Oohh!
