The classic Morgan returns, retaining all of its traditional qualities and timeless appearance but with a reinvigorated heart. A new power unit, making it lighter, more agile, faster. This is a sports car unlike any other. Unequivocally a drivers car, a true original, that is without doubt, emotionally sensational. The stunning new Morgan Roadster - now, for a limited period, available in North America.
V6 Engine
Horsepower (Bhp)
Torque (lb-ft)
How do you follow the legendary Plus 8? With the new Morgan Roadster that’s how! Powerful, smooth and flexible, this new 225 Bhp 3 litre lightweight redefines the Morgan driving experience. A ‘once only’ production run of just 82 cars guarantees exclusivity – the unique Morgan fusion of traditional coachbuilding techniques, only the best materials and modern engine technology guarantees a pleasure of ownership simply unavailable anywhere else.
Drive a Morgan Roadster and truly appreciate what it’s like to be in control of a modern sports car. With a low centre of gravity and near perfect weight distribution the new Roadster has outstanding balance and poise. Peer down the long bonnet, accelerate, and indulge your senses. Hear the new V6 power unit howl into life, feel the rush of the landscape whilst the new Roadster involves you in an unparalleled driving experience.
Latest engine technology.
How do you improve upon an icon? With the latest lightweight 3 litre V6 engine technology. Meeting all the latest world standards in engine emissions and fuel economy, the new power unit propels traditional Morgan motoring into a new era. Drive the dream. Drive a Morgan Roadster.
Cabin and controls.
The new Roadster preserves the classic Morgan cabin environment, one of the many hallmarks of the marque. Beautifully crafted traditional walnut, is married with hand stitched leather, whilst comfort is enhanced with outstanding sports-style seats and air conditioning. The time-honoured fly off handbrake and classic cream dials reflect the quality and care that goes into every car built for this limited North American edition.
Driver and passenger airbags. Air conditioning. Choice of colour including metallic from ICI range (35,000 + colours). Reclining and folding sports seats. Leather upholstery choice (50 + colours). 100% stainless steel wire wheels. Door pockets. Le Mans gear knob (not shown). Walnut dashboard. Chrome door handles. Black PVC hood and side screens. Speakers and Aerial.
Price: $ 73,950
+ shipping and local taxes. Delivery: December 2005 – February 2006.
Carbon composite hard top from $ 3145.00. Leather and Sheepskin bonnet strap $ 120.25. Badge bar (stainless steel) $ 101.75. Bolt on alloy wheels (in lieu of stainless wire wheels) No cost option. Clock $ 175.75. Organ–pedal style accelerator $ 96.20. Two tone paint work $ 1091.50. Superior weather equipment (coloured PVC including top, sidescreens & tonneau cover) $ 823.25. Deluxe weather equipment (mohair style, including top, sidescreens & tonneau cover) $ 2,238.50. Tonneau cover in black PVC $ 370.00. Sidescreen bag in black PVC $ 194.25. Spare wheel cover $ 166.50. Coloured wing (fender) piping (black is standard) $ 83.25. Contrasting seat piping $ 185.00.
A pre-eminence in handmade sports car production sets the new Morgan Roadster apart. Employing traditional coach-building techniques and using the highest quality materials each Roadster is built to your own personalised specification. It’s the beginning of a special relationship, between you and a British built car with almost 100 years of tradition behind it.
With a history spreading over nearly 100 years there are many highlights. From the Grand Prix win in 1913 to the launch of the stunning Aero 8 in Los Angeles, to this, the return of the classic shape to North America. Possibly the greatest legacy is the common thread of friendship. Whether between owners of models throughout the decades, the dedicated dealer network or the factory, the marque generates a passion like no other. Owning a Morgan is a life changing experience.
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 13’ 2” |
| Width | 5’ 7” |
| Height | 4’ 8” |
| Chassis | |
| Separate Z shaped section with 5 tubular or box section cross members | |
| Weight | |
| Kerb weight, lbs (actual dependent on spec.) | 2070 |
| Ground clearance (average) (driver and passenger) | 4” |
| Fuel | |
| Fuel Tank Volume US gallons | 12 |
| Wheel | |
| 100% stainless wire wheels 72 spoke 7" x 16" (205/55/16 tyres) | |
| Steering | |
| Turning circle ft | 32 |
| Turns lock to lock | 3.5 rack and pinion |
| Steering column | Collapsible safety top section with combined lock |
| Steering wheel | 16" with offset centre with airbag |
| Transmission | |
| Mph/1000 rpm (top gear) | 23.67 |
| Mph at 2500 ft/min, piston speed (theoretical) |
113.6 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.08 |
| Overall gearing in top gear | 3.06:1 |
| Indirect ratios : | |
| 1st gear | 4.23 |
| 2nd gear | 2.52 |
| 3rd gear | 1.67 |
| 4th gear | 1.22 |
| 5th gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 3.51 |
| Clutch | Single dry plate |
| Rear axle | Tubular live axle with hypoid gears and limited slip. |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Independent sliding pillar with coil >springs and gas filled telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear | Semi-eliptic leaf springs with gas telescopic shock absorbers |
| Toe in | 0-3mm or 0-30 |
| Engine | |
| Configuration | 3.0 litre V6 24 valve |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 89 x 79.5 |
| Engine capacity, cc | 2967 |
| Max output Bhp/rpm | 225/6200 |
| Max torque lb ft/rpm | 200/5400 |
| Electronic fuel injection. Sealed evaporative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainless manifolds (headers) to stainless steel twin exhaust with catalysts. | |
| Brakes | |
| Front | AP lockhead 11" disc brakes |
| Rear | 9" drum |
| Operation | Hydraulic dual circuit with servo assistance |
| Handbrake | Sports "Fly-off" type |
