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I wonder how difficult it would have been to add traction control? Surely all the right bit are already in the loom and ECU?

I was told by Graham Chapman that the T/C system would require completely new software to work with a 1000kg vehicle, not a 1500 to 2000 kg lump. Given that most Morgan drivers actually know how to drive the development cost was not seen as contributing to the saleability of the product.

I can only agree. The TC package on the M140i isn't that impressive: it makes the back end feel unsettles as it uses the rear discs to control the grip. Turned off the car is nicer, but requires a lot of care. A LSD, which the Plus 6 has and the M140i doesn't, is more important than TC, in my view.

Not that I would buy one anyway but the lack of traction control on the Plus 6 would be a red flag for me.

I have nerve damage to my right leg from an accident and have minor problems with fine motion control of my right foot. With an LSD I think a traction control system that simply eases off the fly-by-wire throttle would be sufficient. A full intelligent all wheel control combined with individual wheel brake application would not be required.

Some of the recent Roadster accidents give a good idea of what some will experience.

I had a thought this morning whilst in the shower (where I do most of my thinking!!! Must be the water on my head!!).

I'm not sure of the timing on the release of the Plus 6 and the news of the sale of MMC. But I wondered if anyone had placed an order for the Plus 6 and then regretted it slightly on hearing the sales news!! Just a thought :-) Of course the opposite could be true. Placed an order, heard the news and been happy knowing quality may improve with investment.

Hey maybe it'll improve quality and reliability.

"It's a Mog, they don't all do that Sir!"

I was going to say "improve quality and reliability.....what...with Italian owners!!!". But then Aston Martin popped into my head and my tail shot between my legs!!

I must be a lucky blighter, I've had seven Morgan's over last forty eight years. I've used and abused them. but there has never been a day when I have failed to drive one home....I know I'm tempting fate by saying this. Mine have all had excellent reliability. PS all trads.

I am not sure if this is the right part of the forum to post this?
Mods, please move if you feel it is more appropriate elsewhere.

Adding a little colour to the latest sale of Morgan.

https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/why-morgan-sold-itself-to-the-italians/39765

"Morgan admits the plan is to use the new CX architecture to underpin a fuller range",

Does that mean an SUV to make real profits ?

needs a manual gearbox! shouldn’t be too difficult, BMW has a 6 speed for this engine, doesn’t it?

I wonder if the soft top will leak?