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Anybody driven one? Or ordered one?
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Has a lot to Say!
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Hi Nigel,
ordered one & took delivery end of April - pm me if you like more informations!
It doesn´t matter how fast it becomes, but how it becomes fast.   2015 Roadster 3.7
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Hi Nigel,
Also took delivery at the end of April. Replaced my 2010 +4. In my opinion feels more responsive from rest and through the gears - although still running in, so not giving the full beans yet. Maybe more down to the Morgan mapping of the ECU than the small increase in power/torque ?
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Can I ask how is the gearshift, and the exhaust sound? Also does it have any improvements to the suspension, e.g. as per Suplex, or to the brakes?
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Hi Nigel,
Also took delivery at the end of April. Replaced my 2010 +4. In my opinion feels more responsive from rest and through the gears - although still running in, so not giving the full beans yet. Maybe more down to the Morgan mapping of the ECU than the small increase in power/torque ? The variable cam timing gives more torque at lower revs. Depending on the variant it also develops more power too.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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The Ford "Ecoboost" engine is remarkable, 243bhp and 270 ft/lbs from 2.0L....!!! The Morgan motor is esentiall the same motor, without a turbo. It gives 160 hp and 146 lb·ft with an expected 40+mpg. Quite remakable. The engines have been about since 2011 so are well proven. I'd expect it to be a real star. Already there is the possibility of a Throttle body/free flow exhaust kit taking it to over 200 bhp.... MORE!! The engine costs Morgan about £3.7K, it seems. With Trhottle bodies about £1K more. Who will be tempted first? That is as much as a Roadster.....!!
Peter,
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With the 2014 GDI, the suspension is standard Morgan, and OK for that - the gearchange is excellent, the gear ratios seem better, especially first, it feels longer - the exhaust note is a bit deeper than before but considering a sports exhaust anyway
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How does the GDi sound? I've a bit of experience of the latest direct injection petrol engines, and they all remind me of my old Maestro diesel.
Last edited by Lord Sward; 14/06/14 10:15 PM.
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How does the GDi sound? I've a bit of experience of the latest direct injection petrol engines, and they all remind me of my old Maestro diesel. I have a GDI Turbo BMW and you are right, more disel than petrol sound. I But the Evoque sounded (when it was working) much better. So there is hope for Morgan.
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I am seriously considering a new +4 and like others would be interested in the 200hp engine particularly as it appears to be about £1200 (incl vat) more than the 154hp version. See http://www.twinkam.co.uk/shop/article_SC240.001/Ford-2.0-Ti-VCT-GDI The factory seem not to be aware of what looks like a standard option but I understand are considering a more expensive option. Anyone know any more?
Andrew
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