Morgan Plus Four

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Morgan Plus Four
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Overview
Manufacturer Morgan Motor Company
Production2020–present
Assembly Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style Roadster
Layout FR layout
Platform CX-Generation
Powertrain
Engine 2.0L B48 turbocharged I4
Power output259 PS (190 kW; 255 hp)
Transmission 6-Speed Manual
8-Speed ZF 8HP Automatic
Dimensions
Length3,830 mm (150.79 in)
Width1,650 mm (64.96 in)
Height1,250 mm (49.21 in)
Kerb weight 1,009 kg (2,224.46 lb) (Automatic)
1,013 kg (2,233.28 lb) (Manual)
Chronology
Predecessor Morgan +4
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Rear view
Interior Morgan Plus 4 (CX) IAA 2021 1X7A0142.jpg
Interior

The Morgan Plus Four is a roadster produced by the British car manufacturer Morgan from 2020. The Plus Four replaces the +4, which was produced intermittently between 1950 and 2020.

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Introduction

The Plus Four was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020, [1] but its appearance was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; [2] it was revealed online on 3 March 2020. [3] [4]

Technical characteristics

The Plus Four is the second model, after the Plus Six, to be developed on the new bonded aluminium platform associated with a wooden frame named "CX-Generation". [5] It is powered by an original 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) BMW TwinPower petrol engine producing 259 PS (190 kW; 255 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque when combined with the 6-speed manual transmission and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) of torque with the 8-speed automatic transmission. [6] [7]

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