Click here to return to the home page.
Image of a road.
Who's Online Now
10 members (Paul F, RichardV6, dogmog, MartinB60, DJ66, CooperMan, Alistair, MJF, OZ 4/4, chanteclair), 250 guests, and 8 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters(30 Days)
John V6 69
DaveW 67
+8Rich 66
Newest Members
4199, GOFFO1965, Joske Vermeule, SBP17, Ulfulf
9,208 Registered Users
Newest Topics
Maybe an MX5
by howard - 23/07/25 04:10 PM
Dashboard Turn Signal Light
by Bob_Price - 23/07/25 03:37 PM
Ozzy Osbourne
by Burgundymog - 22/07/25 08:28 PM
Super Three chain drive conversion
by Alastair - 22/07/25 04:18 PM
M3W - Anyone know this car?
by Biggle - 22/07/25 01:40 PM
S&S X Wedge Engine Gasket Source
by Morgan Dude - 22/07/25 02:13 AM
Supermax sprocket
by Laurens - 21/07/25 08:26 AM
Latest Photos
Motorworld München
Motorworld München
by Oskar, July 20
visit to Classic Remise Düsseldorf
my book
my book
by Oskar, July 20
More Pictures of the MHR Visit
More Pictures of the MHR Visit
by DaveK, July 19
Visit to the Factory- Historic Morgan Group
Forum Statistics
Forums34
Topics48,343
Posts813,021
Members9,208
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
Today's Birthdays
RedThree
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,867
Likes: 167
Roadster Guru
Member of the Inner Circle
Offline
Roadster Guru
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,867
Likes: 167
Originally Posted by CooperMan
I'm waiting for a mild hybrid Eva, launch Geneva 2022, you heard it here first ! innocent


Is MrsM aware of this plan?


DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,046
Likes: 313
Charter Member
Offline
Charter Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,046
Likes: 313
Would they take on the task of developing a hybrid when they're on their way out? ....I'd guess their model life will be expected to be long to recoup its development costs (and Morgan hardly have the 'must have a new model every year' business model) .... dropping in a sorted power plant to carry them til 2035 while developing a full electric for when the ICE/hybrid ban kicks in seems more sensible

K

Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 149
Member of the Inner Circle
Offline
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,723
Likes: 149
I think it is a big mistake to concentrate on the power output of the engines. The real consideration should be the the torque characteristics of the engine. I am not familiar with the BMW 3 cylinder engine but in general terms the small turbo charged engines have little torque at low revs and then come on strong as the turbo starts to take effect. Imagine the situation where you are negotiating a series of hairpin bends where with say a Plus 4 you would drop back to second gear; with a car that has a 1500 cc turbo engine you will find little power to accelerate out of the bend until the rpm rises to the torque band. Dropping back to first gear would be possible but then you would be revving the nuts off the thing and have to change up almost immediately. Fine if you are going for a hill climb record but hardly relaxed touring.

I am not really in the market for a new Morgan but I doubt I would consider the new PlusFour. To my mind around 185 hp and good torque from low rpm is more than adequate for a lightweight car.


Peter

[Linked Image]
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,342
Likes: 91
Talk Morgan Guru
Offline
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,342
Likes: 91
Peter, take into account that the new PlusFour is light weight but significantly heavier than a Trad Plus4. Therefore I think that 250 Hp ist adequate. And concerning the manual gearbox it will also help that the reduced torque lets control the car even better.
Back to the theme of the thread, as I said the whole package must be right re a new 4/4. If they do it as well as the PlusFour we can look forward to see a nice nimble slim and lightweight new car.


'14 4/4 graphite grey
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 203
L - Learner Plates On
Offline
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 203
Of course they may just decide to not build a 4/4. Price wise using the CX platform...which is too wide for narrow wings...would mean even a three pot 1.5 would still be pretty expensive and would there be a market for a small engined car at that price level?


Jays. Ex Morgan owner. 1967 MGB Roadster.,
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7,895
Likes: 241
Just barreling along
Talk Morgan Guru
Online Content
Just barreling along
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7,895
Likes: 241
Originally Posted by Image
Would they take on the task of developing a hybrid when they're on their way out? ....I'd guess their model life will be expected to be long to recoup its development costs (and Morgan hardly have the 'must have a new model every year' business model) .... dropping in a sorted power plant to carry them til 2035 while developing a full electric for when the ICE/hybrid ban kicks in seems more sensible
K


On the basis that MMC are clearly getting on well with BMW, there are already well developed drivetrains like the 3 series 330e, or even fully elect i3, and now even a MINI, I suspect that the CX platform could be tweaked to suit


Jon M
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7,895
Likes: 241
Just barreling along
Talk Morgan Guru
Online Content
Just barreling along
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7,895
Likes: 241
Originally Posted by DaveW
Originally Posted by CooperMan
I'm waiting for a mild hybrid Eva, launch Geneva 2022, you heard it here first ! innocent


Is MrsM aware of this plan?


Er nope, hide


Jon M
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 517
titus Offline OP
Talk Morgan Regular
OP Offline
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 517
Originally Posted by Jays ex Nero
Of course they may just decide to not build a 4/4. Price wise using the CX platform...which is too wide for narrow wings...would mean even a three pot 1.5 would still be pretty expensive and would there be a market for a small engined car at that price level?

Originally Posted by Gambalunga
I think it is a big mistake to concentrate on the power output of the engines. The real consideration should be the the torque characteristics of the engine. I am not familiar with the BMW 3 cylinder engine but in general terms the small turbo charged engines have little torque at low revs and then come on strong as the turbo starts to take effect. Imagine the situation where you are negotiating a series of hairpin bends where with say a Plus 4 you would drop back to second gear; with a car that has a 1500 cc turbo engine you will find little power to accelerate out of the bend until the rpm rises to the torque band. Dropping back to first gear would be possible but then you would be revving the nuts off the thing and have to change up almost immediately. Fine if you are going for a hill climb record but hardly relaxed touring.

I am not really in the market for a new Morgan but I doubt I would consider the new PlusFour. To my mind around 185 hp and good torque from low rpm is more than adequate for a lightweight car.

I have the 1500 BMW 3 cylinder in the Mini and it a smooth torquey engine with a 6 cylinder soundtrack. It would be great in a light sports car but perhaps lost in the c.f. chassis


Titus

2007 +4 4 seater
2017 Mini Cooper
2007 VW Camper
1996 Honda TRX300
2012 Husqvarna 216
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 517
titus Offline OP
Talk Morgan Regular
OP Offline
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 517
Sorry CX chassis.


Titus

2007 +4 4 seater
2017 Mini Cooper
2007 VW Camper
1996 Honda TRX300
2012 Husqvarna 216
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,046
Likes: 313
Charter Member
Offline
Charter Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,046
Likes: 313
Originally Posted by titus
Sorry CX chassis.



Well out of place in a '70s Bedford van ! smile

CooperMan

We're only idly speculating and I'm sure a hybrid is possible ....but would you for 15 years? .....if it were me I'd either go the simple route or hold the 4/4 name til it was launched in 2035 as a full EV.

Just my thoughts, I claim no expertise in running a car company smile

K


Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  TalkMorgan 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5