Morgan is celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the Plus 8 with a limited edition that’s coming to the 2018
Geneva Motor Show. Teased for the second time in three official images and a
video, this example sports a blue lacquered paint finish, which is supposed to
be reminiscent of the first Plus 8, along with yellow accents around the
grille, bonnet, and rear towing eyes.
Developed on the track, only 50 units will be
produced and all of them feature an aluminum chassis beneath the traditional
body. The lightweight construction helps the latest Morgan weigh just 1,100 kg.
Described as “one of the lightest V8 passenger cars
in the world”, the Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition is powered by a
4.8-liter BMW engine. Naught to 100 km/h takes just 4.5 seconds and
top speed is 250 km/h. Moreover, this will be the company’s last sports
car to use a naturally aspirated V8.
Subsequent to their premiere on March 6 in
Switzerland, the limited edition Plus 8 will go on sale through Morgan’s
dealership network at a yet undisclosed price.
