The most extreme Morgan to date, the upcoming Aero
GT, has been previewed with a series of teaser images. Morgan Motor Company
says it’s a “gloves-off” version of the Aero 8 which marks the end of the
famous British sports car’s production.
The new race-inspired Morgan Aero GT will adopt the
lessons learned from Morgan’s GT3 victories, featuring an all-new hand-worked
body which is designed to reduce drag and increase downforce. The bespoke new
Aero GT will come with new wing top louvers, deeper side sills and a big rear
diffuser. Each example will also be heavily customized according to each
owner’s taste.
Power will come from the BMW-sourced 4.8-liter V8
with 367 hp, paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. 0-62 mph comes in 4.5
seconds, with the top speed set at 170 mph. This will also be the final
appearance of the naturally aspirated BMW V8 as the Bavarian company has
stopped its production. Morgan will build just eight and already sold-out
examples of the Aero GT, which will also be the final eight Aero 8 models to
come out of the company’s Pickersleigh Road factory in the UK.