Morgan Teases Its 'Most Extreme Roadgoing Model to Date'
The Morgan Aero GT will mark the end of Aero 8 production at the company’s Pickersleigh Road factory.
Limited to just eight units that are already sold to existing Morgan customers, the British automaker is calling the Aero GT a “gloves off” variant of the Aero 8. Sporting new hand-worked body panels, including wing top louvers and a drastic rear diffuser, the Aero GT focuses on reducing drag while significantly increasing downforce. The company says the Aero GT was originally conceived during development of the 2015 Morgan Aero 8, but it never saw the light of day. But next year at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the Aero GT will finally make its debut ahead of all eight units being delivered.
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Each already sold unit will be tailored to each owner and the individually-numbered cars will each leave the factory with bespoke additions requested by the customer. Powering the Aero GT is a 4.8-liter BMW V8 engine with 367 horsepower, paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. That allows for a zero-to-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h).
“One of our greatest strengths as a brand is our ability to be responsive and create a hand-built car which is truly bespoke to each customer,” said Steve Morris, managing director of Morgan Motor Company. “I am a proud owner of an Aero 8 myself; it has been a stalwart of the brand and offers an exceptional driving experience, that only gets better in Aero GT guise.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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