- The Morgan Plus Six’s successor has been confirmed to be a stylish coupe called the Supersport that will use a BMW-sourced turbocharged six-cylinder.
- The Supersport will ride on Morgan’s new CXV platform, which it says is an evolution of the brand’s bonded aluminum chassis.
- The new flagship will be revealed in full during a livestream hosted by Richard Hammond on March 11.
Break out your derby cap and corncob pipe; Morgan is launching a new car. With the aged British automaker having stopped production of the Plus Six in November last year, it’s time for a new flagship. After seeing pictures of the car last month, we now know it will be called the Morgan Supersport.
Morgan confirmed the news today via the above social media post with TV personality and former Top Gear and Grand Tour co-host Richard Hammond. Hammond, who has owned multiple Morgan models in the past, also announced that he will host a livestream on March 11 to reveal the car in full.
Morgan says the Supersport will use a new platform called the CXV, which is an evolution of the bonded aluminum chassis underpinning the Super Six. As with the Six, the Supersport will retain the BMW-sourced turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
The new model is likely to continue the trend started by the Super Six of bringing the oft-laggard automaker into the modern era. Launched in 2019, the Six was the first car from Morgan to use turbocharging. It was also the first car from the brand with air vents on the dash. But don’t expect too many advancements. Outside of paying for a handbuilt car, part of Morgan’s charm is the loyalty to tradition.
Late last year, Morgan confirmed plans to return to the United States in an official capacity with the Plus Four. The automaker received federal approval for its 12 U.S. dealers to sell a maximum of 325 cars each year. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t offered any hints as to whether the new Supersport will also migrate to our side of the pond.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
