- Powerful 4.8-litre BMW N62B48 V8 engine
- Balanced chassis
- Impressive dynamics
- No electronic stability control
- High fuel consumption
- Awkward ergonomics
- Variable build quality
Overview
Released in Australia in 2013, the Morgan Aero Coupe was a two-seat coupe with a fixed roof. Manufactured in Worcestershire, England, the rear-wheel drive Aero Coupe was powered by a 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Getrag manual or automatic ZF transmission (the latter with selectable ‘Sport’ and ‘Auto’ modes).
N6248 engine
Manufactured by BMW, the 4.8-litre N62 B48 V8 petrol engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, fracture-split forged connecting rods, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust valve timing (double VANOS), variable valve lift (Valvetronic) and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. As such, the Aero Coupe could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and had a top speed of 273 km/h.
Body and dimensions
With its aluminium bonded and riveted chassis, the Aero Coupe was 4147 mm long, 1751 mm wide, 1248 mm tall and had a 2540 mm long wheelbase; with the manual transmission, dry weight was 1175 kg.
Suspension
The Aero Coupe had cantilever front suspension with inboard springs and double wishbone rear suspension, while a limited slip differential was fitted as standard.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Coupe | 4.8-litre petrol V8 (N62 B48) |
6sp man., 6sp auto |
270 kW at 6300 rpm | 490 Nm at 3600 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Aero Coupe included dual front airbag, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and traction control.
Brakes
The Aero Coupe had an AP Racing brake system which consisted of 350 mm front brake discs with six-piston calipers and 332 mm rear discs with two-piston calipers.
Features
Standard features for the Aero Coupe included 18-inch alloy wheels, a radio and CD player, air conditioning, leather seats (Muirhead or Yarwood leathers) with suede-effect panels, cruise control, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights with self-washing function, remote central locking, power windows, a graphite-finish dash and ash hardwood interior trim.
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