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Sorry guys, is there any official announcement?? I can't find anything on the MMC web??
Cheers,
Mark
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If the option (automatic gearbox) alows more people to enjoy a Morgan, I have nothing against. In case you do not want it, you do not specify it!
Also, i am thinking: one pedal less gives more space foor left foot.
I the ratios are choosen better than in my 2009 Roadster (1st is too short), it may make more people happy than you think.
BertR
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Can someone tell me what speeds are available in the gears on a Roadster please?
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From the ad in miscellany it looks as if will be sold via Vitesse at Hinckley who will fit an auto box to a completed car. This avoids type approval issues. Vitesse are the UK distributor for Mazda engines and gear boxes in UK and already work with MMC.
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Thanks, that helps.
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Mark
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What about a sequential gearbox option ? That would be most welcome and they are already fitted to some caterhams with duratecs . Ah yes, now that I might go for. When looking into putting a 5 speed in my old '76 car, I did think sequential might be a good option... No doubt a far sweeter shift than the Ford MT75 in my current 4/4.
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Good to see Miscellany with a scoop story, well done.
For me true sports car cannot have a auto gearbox. Equally I can understand why it might suit other customer/markets.
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Can someone tell me what speeds are available in the gears on a Roadster please? I think there are three sets of ratios for the 3.0 Roadster. We've talked about it before a long time ago. The S1 (Getrag)has a 1:1 5th gear with a 3.07 diff. The S2 had an overdrive 5th (Ford) - about 0.89 is typical, with a 3.7 diff as far as I can remember without looking it up. The S3 may have changed again. The S2 is slightly higher geared in top than the S1. I find the S1 very slightly undergeared on the Motorway - a 6th speed at 0.85 would be fantastic! Intermediate ratios I would have to look up......
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHYApbbdL0 I think that any attempt by Morgan to expand their customer base should be applauded.
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