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Nice article this month comparing a 1969 Plus 8 with a new version. Still prefer the original

Thanks - will have to pick up (an over-priced) copy down-under!

Thanks for the 'heads up' Roger. I will track down a copy now. I agree with your comment. I can see the attractions of the newer model to some but I always seem to favour older cars over new.

I'd be interested in seeing the sales demographics of the current +8 compared to the current roadsters, which I think should be capable of satisfying anyone's need for speed.

Just read it, a good article that makes some interesting comparisons.

Given the Roadster was introduced to replace the original +8, if the book on +8s is to be believed, perhaps a 3 way comparison would hve been even better.
The evolution seems to be:
Trad + Trad V8
Trad + modern V6
Aero Chassis + Modern V8

I'd like an Aero chassis with a V6, for me the BMW V8 is just too much power. But the Ford motor wouldn't gell with all the BMW electronics. The BMW straight 6 would be perfect in an Aero but after measuring it in my sons 330 CSI M Sport as far as I can measure it the BMW straigt 6 is too long. Sad, it is a wonderful motor.

Not sure that the first 3.0 Roadster was actually intended to directly replace the +8 as a type of car, even though it was of course to be the biggest engine car of the classic 4 wheelers. When the suspension was set up initially both the spring rates and damper rates were set soft as a 'fast long distance cruiser' as opposed to a 'hard sports car'. Spring rates and damper settings were soon increased I believe as customers wanted a +8 type of ride.
Cheers PJB.

I think a straight six is a great engine configuration for a sports car.

As we know Colin Cosgrove (name correct?) fitted a 2.3 BMW six in a Morgan - photo to drool over again. PJB

Colin Musgrove and I forgot about that conversion, well found