Overview
- Morgan has upgraded its Supersport platform with a BMW 3.0‑litre straight‑six that, with bespoke calibration and a freer‑flowing exhaust, produces around 400 hp and pushes 0–62 mph to about 3.6 seconds.
- Road tests confirm the car’s light 1,170 kg kerb weight, strong midrange shove and a claimed top speed near 180 mph, and reviewers praised its direct, analogue driving feel.
- Engineering changes for the 400 include deleted intermediate muffler and race catalytic converter, uprated cooling and firmer Nitron dampers, with an optional limited‑slip differential recommended for the higher output.
- Morgan says BMW signed off on Morgan’s non‑standard throttle mapping and a bespoke gear lever, an uncommon level of supplier cooperation for the independent coachbuilder.
- Pricing and volume remain unclear: outlets report different base prices and Morgan expects modest annual Supersport family sales (up to about 250 cars) with an uncertain split between standard and 400 variants.