Morgan
AR Plus 4
In 2015, the 65th
year of Plus 4 production, Morgan are pleased to announce the AR Plus 4. Since
1950, the exhilarating Morgan +4 has been a mainstay of Morgan production. To
celebrate 65 years of this iconic sports car, a strictly limited run of 50
vehicles will be built; each hand assembled and tuned by Morgan's experienced
AR Motorsport technicians.
Each vehicle
embraces a powerful Cosworth 2.0 litre engine and offers performance and
styling features above and beyond those of a standard Morgan. The ARP4 enhances
on road performance whilst ensuring that driver comfort and usability remains
paramount, this enhancement has been achieved in three key areas:
Performance
The ARP4 would not
belong to the AR Motorsport family if it did not offer significantly more
performance than a standard Morgan. As such, a large range of upgrades
compliment the 225bhp Cosworth 2.0 litre. Each one of the 50 cars will be setup
by an AR Motorsport race technician, ensuring that the investment in
performance parts for each vehicle is transformed into a more capable and
exhilarating car both on road and track. Further changes over the standard Plus
4 include an all-new suspension, the addition of adjustable shock absorbers, a
new braking system, a different axle ratio and a revised chassis.
Styling
Aesthetically the
ARP4 pushes the boundaries of the traditional classic. The challenge for the
design team was to echo the suggestion of modern performance and function
whilst maintaining the appeals of on-road classic motoring. The ARP4 achieves
this by maintaining the use of Morgan's core materials; ash, aluminium and
leather. However, by altering the mix of how these are applied gives an
entirely new and exciting impression. Aluminium panels are left untrimmed and
exposed adding to the sense of lightweight performance, whilst box weave carpets
celebrate the leather and reintroduce comfort, detail and luxury. Contrasting
colours selected from the AR Motorsport pantones provide a striking and modern
visual, whilst high levels of detailing distinguish this model.
Comfort and
Usability
Of paramount
importance when undertaking the ARP4 project was to ensure that it not only
performs exceptionally, but is also useable. As such, the ARP4 has received
significant changes over standard production Morgans. Soundproofing in the hood
and throughout the body ensures a reduction in road and wind noise and an
improvement in NVH. A redesigned dashboard distinguishes the car and also
offers improved usability for the driver. LED lights all round offer better
road visibility, ensuring the ARP4 is further suited for long distance touring.
Source :
Netcarshow.com
