Morgan kicks off new era with aluminum platform – Sports Cars

With the arrival of 2020, Morgan begins a new stage in its history. The British brand will retain the retro aesthetics of their models, but under the body the British sports cars will be completely new. In fact, the element of transformation will be new aluminum platform which will adapt to new mechanical technologies.

We've already seen the first step at the last Geneva Motor Show, where Morgan unveiled the new Plus Six, which unveiled a new aluminum platform internally named “CX generation" This six-cylinder engine made by BMW instead of the classic V8 that has been used until now. So goodbye steel frame with wood structure used since 1936 (with various modifications coming over the years).

Da Morgan Make sure that the step forward is felt, especially in terms of weight, which will save up to 100 kg less with the new frame and also increase torsional rigidity. All of this is peppered with a new electrical grid and electronics that will allow for advanced driver assistance systems and more sophisticated and sophisticated equipment. But above all, the new aluminum frame will allow Morgan to develop new hybrid and electric powertrains.

Finally, the British manufacturer also announced that the lineup will include smaller engines than the six-cylinder, which will likely open the door for a new four-cylinder 2.0 Turbo the new M135i.