Video: Jay Leno’s garage takes Morgan Aero SuperSports for the turn
Who improved to introduce Jay Leno to the brandnew Morgan Aero SuperSports than association founder Bother Morgan’s grandson, Charles Morgan? He stops by a garage to uncover Jay this latest singular edition, built to applaud Morgan’s 100 years of existence as the cottage builder of lightweight flyers. This Aero SuperSports happens to be the prototype, though it still knocks Jay’s hosiery off.
Powered by the sweet-sounding 380-horsepower version of BMW’s 4.8-liter V8, a 2,475-pound Morgan is the bit quicker than the 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler that resides in Jay’s personal pickup. It’s additionally got utterly the couple of some-more safety and oppulance comforts, nonetheless a trunk is just big enough for a targa roof panels or “asingle sport cloak and a span of slacks,” as Jay puts it. The Aero SuperSports is basically a targa-topped version of a Morgan Aeromax which debuted in 2008.
When Jay takes it out for the spin he seems tender with a opening as well as build quality, and points out that at $150,000-$160,000, it ain’t cheap, but for a hand-built car with this level of performance you’d compensate a total lot some-more if it was wearing an Italian pinnedtoken. If zero else it’s the great throwback to the dissimilar era of motoring, as well as as the last eccentric British automaker, Morgan has a wonderful family business heritage with especially second-, third- as well as fourth-generation employees cranking out the 800 or so units they build per annum.
You saw thi s car up in Monterey last Eighth month and determine with Jay which reduction is some-more when it comes to sportscars. Low weight unequivocally pays dividends for opening and economy. During 60 mph a six-speed automatic delivery is turning during only 1,700 RPM, which equates to about 30 miles per gallon. Of march, it woul d substantially be hard to keep it at a constant 60 with an empty note similarto that snarling only next your left buttcheek. Follow a jump to see a video for yourself.
Gallery:Monterey 2009: Morgan Aero SuperSports
[Source: Jay Leno's Garage]
