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Its an impressive car to look at. Much wider than the +4 they had parked right behind it. I didnt get any measurement but if you are thinking of changing and your garage is at all tight for the trad you have now, then get your tape measure out before buying. The car looked much more squat and purposeful than the +4 and its proportions were not those of a classic older vehicle
The width difference is 1756 compared to 1720 (1 3/8") but it's the difference in length that amplifies the result as the Plus 6 is only 3890 compared to 4010 (4 3/4") of the Plus 4 so it's mostly visual. I had to check the figures having sat in it at FOS I was convinced it was about 4" wider.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
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2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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If my business had a bit more sales in the pipeline and the uncertainty of Brexit wasn’t hanging large over B2B confidence, I’d be tempted
2008 XXVII Platform, Bugatti Blue Roadster 4 Seater
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I could be seriously tempted if they make a manual version ( I have read somewhere it may become an option) and it sounds a whole lot better than it does at present, I would wait a couple of years though as being an alpha tester for them again doesn't appeal to me.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
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I could be seriously tempted if they make a manual version ( I have read somewhere it may become an option) and it sounds a whole lot better than it does at present, I would wait a couple of years though as being an alpha tester for them again doesn't appeal to me.
Yes very true. Let’s see how the first owners get on
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5 Star Review in the Saturday Telegraph.
Few cars get such an emphatic statement - it is the first Morgan ever to get a 5 star result.
I wonder if Autocar will give it a full road test?
Peter,
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No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Its an impressive car to look at. Much wider than the +4 they had parked right behind it. I didnt get any measurement but if you are thinking of changing and your garage is at all tight for the trad you have now, then get your tape measure out before buying. The car looked much more squat and purposeful than the +4 and its proportions were not those of a classic older vehicle
The width difference is 1756 compared to 1720 (1 3/8") but it's the difference in length that amplifies the result as the Plus 6 is only 3890 compared to 4010 (4 3/4") of the Plus 4 so it's mostly visual. I had to check the figures having sat in it at FOS I was convinced it was about 4" wider. I'd go so far as to say I dont believe the numbers you've found. They just have to be wrong! The interior width is way greater or I've sudenly become slim and fit again.
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It certainly seems very roomy when you sit in it.
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I do like it...too quiet on the Chateau Impney Hill climb run but I'm sure that can be sorted.
Yes seats are quite hard but again that can be resolved.
Lots of cabin space (even if that is an illusion)
Lots of nice design details.
Dislike cheap "cargo net" in glove box but that can be sorted
The dash ,although I'm told is wood veneer, looks like plastic !!!...I'm sure Morgan Park are already working on it.
Underneath the chassis looks great ..still find a number of wires tied up with plastic ties..clearly not required in Morgan transplant...very comforting just like our Trads !!.
Looking forward to seeing hardtop fitted
Would want a "wild " colour scheme..the two options on offer for the launch models are a bit tame for my taste.
Right I'm off to grease my nipples on my P4SS...oh my what to do with my 35 year old Wanner grease gun "old Faithful "...may MMC could fit dummy nipples so we don't get withdrawal symptoms!!!
" I LOVE THE SOUND OF THROTTLE BODIES IN THE MORNING " (ROBERT DUVAL IN "APOCOLYPSE NOW " )
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Howard..I asked MMC today at Chateau Impney how many louvres the car had and they couldn't answer...shocking !!!!
Definitely a deal breaker in my eyes !!!...Obviously I could tell them how many my P4SS has (154)..these are important details to all Morgan enthusiasts.
Don't think Fiat, sorry I meant Ferrari , have any do they ? The big blue FIAT ( its blue this time Tour de France blue to celebrate the 1956 win by a 250 GT ) has hundreds of small louvres. Being Italian they are sexy hexagonal louvres not just plain pressed out slits. So there!  And we have 8 wind scoops! Mind you the rate at which it drinks 95 octane, there is an awful lot of heat to be got rid of. I'd post a picture but I dont want to get you too aroused! 
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Its an impressive car to look at. Much wider than the +4 they had parked right behind it. I didnt get any measurement but if you are thinking of changing and your garage is at all tight for the trad you have now, then get your tape measure out before buying. The car looked much more squat and purposeful than the +4 and its proportions were not those of a classic older vehicle
The width difference is 1756 compared to 1720 (1 3/8") but it's the difference in length that amplifies the result as the Plus 6 is only 3890 compared to 4010 (4 3/4") of the Plus 4 so it's mostly visual. I had to check the figures having sat in it at FOS I was convinced it was about 4" wider. I'd go so far as to say I dont believe the numbers you've found. They just have to be wrong! The interior width is way greater or I've sudenly become slim and fit again. They were taken directly off the MMC site for what that is worth..
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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