This explanation has been posted in another place:
"As well, the weight of the 3wheeler has climbed from the original estimate of 450 or 500 kilos to 550 kg on the official CoC. With the change in power, that makes a significant difference in the power-to-weight ratio from 267 bhp per tonne to 148 bhp per tonne..or 45% less. However, only two of this article's customer/contributors expressed a desire for more power. And if more is wanted, that is one of the S&S finest points..many power upgrade options are available, especially from the USA.
By way of an explanation, Steve Morris, a Morgan Director says: "Firstly, it is important to know that the initial data published was, as always, the best guess based on information we had at the time of issuing. As with all Development of new products we are completely governed by legislation and OEM supplied product. The new figures published are following our calibration and unfortunately they are what they are. It is important that we follow procedures as set out by the governing bodies which is what then allows us to sell the vehicles. As with all Morgan products once in Production we do not stop then a program of continuous improvement and this will also be the case with the 3 Wheeler. Please do not pre judge the performance until you have driven the vehicle as I think you will find the performance exhilarating."
Note the remarks by Steve Morris, especially the bit about a program of continuous improvement. I think that once the current demand of 850 orders plus any new ones that come in, now the car is in full production, has been fulfilled, we will see what may be marketed as a Super Sports version of the car, weighing in at just under 450kgs, and putting out around 120bhp. It could have bigger brakes, maybe modified suspension settings and a tighter turning circle, price could be £5000 more, I reckon they could get away with that. I somehow doubt this version will be available until 2013 though, just as demand for the current car is begining to slow down a bit.
What do others more qualified than I am think could happen?
