Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary Edition
Morgan Motor
Company. Known for their flagship model the 4/4, the world’s longest running
production vehicle, and their recently relaunched Morgan three-wheeler, Morgan
Motor Company continues to dominate their craft and provide us with nothing
less than the best.
This is a special year for Morgan Motor
Company as 2016 marks 80 years for the existence of the Morgan 4/4. Morgan has
decided to celebrate with an anniversary edition inspired by the first edition
model of which only 80 will be built.
First launched at the 1936 exhibitions
in London and Paris, the 4/4 turned the page to a new chapter in Morgan’s
heritage. Leaving the famed three-wheeler behind, the 4/4 was eagerly
anticipated and an instant success. The 4/4 moniker was coined for the four
cylinders and four wheels it now contained which separated it from its
three-wheeled predecessor. Much like today, the Morgan 4/4 back then was a
steel chassis with an ash-framed body paneled in steel which provided strength
without heaping on too much weight, which in sports car world is perfection.
Externally we will get solid wheels with brass center locks,
brass exterior accents and a metal foil detailing. This model will be
distinguished by a quad bonnet strap, brass grille mesh, mohair roof and part
tonneau cover. The commemorative 4/4 will be offered in three colors only: Two
Tone Green, Saxe Blue and Dark Red.
Interiorly, customers can personalize
their vehicles from a selected range of leather and box weave carpet color
combinations. The matte lacquered walnut dashboard and new trim details drives
the limited edition 4/4 into the path of luxury.
Under the hood, as in the standard 4/4 a
1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine is used. Autocar gathered that the 80th anniversary
4/4 put out 110-hp at 6600-rpm with a top speed at 115-mph and a 0 to 62-mph
sprint in 8 seconds. Morgan Motor Company plans to make only 80 of these
models; 65 are already sold. The starting price is around US$ 44,000.
