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Auto is the future. Some cars are already only available in Auto. I have auto with the paddle shift on the Jaguar and I do use "manual" with the paddles every so often. Takes a bit of getting accustomed to. I put my hand on the top of a water bottle in the centre console the other day

I like the auto lever in the Coupe as it is a big lump of metal with nice knurling. Very tactile. The BMW one in the Plus6 does look a bit odd but having used one in a couple of their cars it is very functional.

The claims that the cockpit is some 200mm longer and a bit wider than the current trads and that there is larger stowage capacity are intriguing given the footprint. The promotional photographs seem to show the headrests on the seat placed further back but perhaps the engine bay design allows the footwell to be extended? Maybe the dashboard and windscreen are further forward and perhaps this has led to the post suggesting that the car looks a bit stubby?

I suspect that it’s never been designed for side exhausts due to meeting ever tougher emissions restrictions etc. Those days may have gone🙄

I do like the idea of a straight six Morgan. I’ve always thought they sound better than a V6 and suit the classic vibe of the Morgan better....and I’m a huge fan of BMW sixes!

I would have liked the option of wires on the car as they suit the classic shape better or if alloys the ones on the runout Plus 8. A nicer steering wheel with more classic overtones would be nice. I know it needs an airbag but hopefully with the new owners and their money, one could be developed. That’s me being picky and there’s not a lot to pick at!

Well....I’d do away with the wooden frame. It’s not needed and if my Roadster was anything to go by, due to the variation in construction, can lead to leaks. Wood, alloy and leather might be Morgans marketing thing but things move on. Will most buyers really care about the wood and you can barely see it anyway!
A moulded composite frame or formed alloy would be better and far more accurate particularly if they hope to sell in volume.

I suspect that for most people “reliability”’ isn’t the car breaking down but more issues regarding leaks, poor quality relays and seizing rear brake cylinders. It was the leaks that got to me in the end, I could accept drips from the hood but not the leaks under the dash onto the back of the instruments. That and the St Vitus Dance from the front end....at least the new car won’t suffer that!

On the interior design of the new Plus Six, I must say I really like the new seats

I know it’s a peculiar and minor thing to mention but the proportion and shape of the headrests is bob on in my opinion

I always thought the one peice sport seat of the Plus 8 didn’t quite sit right (no pun intended) with the trad shape but these new seats suit the car really well

Not so much poor quality relays, but under specced.
The initial current draw (inrush current) of the fuel pump was higher than the relay was designed to cope with...

I bow to your greater knowledge G .....I never had problems myself with relays. My problems were with water increases and the dreaded shakes... oh and two sets of seized master cylinders at MOT time 🙄

I agree John. For a new model I think there is quite a bit I don't like. I will reserve some of my thoughts until I have seen it in the metal.

In this new series the only wood that would be justified is in exposed trim. There are just too many variables that are not corrected and/or adjusted in the wooden frame. Individuality is all very well but when things don't fit properly because every car is different it is a recipe for a nightmare.

I wonder if it will evolve to a Superleggera style alloy frame that drops over the Chassis and supersedes the Ash, more accurate and may well even be lighter in weight, all the wings could then be made to a specific width & delivered pre-cut from the pressing co, a considerable time saver in the tin shop