The new top of the range model from the British brand, Morgan “Supersport” aims to combine the classic aesthetics and functionality typical of English tradition with the technical and performance contemporaneity that is essential in the high-end sports car segment
What might initially appear as an oxymoron in the title is, in fact, the stylistic and mechanical synthesis that Morgan’s engineers have successfully embodied in a new model that fuses the classic aesthetics and functionality of British motoring with the indispensable technical and performance upgrades required to remain relevant and competitive in the high-end sports car segment.
The Morgan Supersport—the name of the latest creation—was conceived as an evolution of the Plus Six, aimed at directly challenging iconic bestsellers like the Porsche 911. To achieve this, the car was built on Morgan’s new CXV aluminum platform, weighing just 102 kilograms. This innovation allowed engineers to limit the vehicle’s curb weight to 1,170 kg, while increasing torsional rigidity by 10% over the Plus Six. That figure rises to 20% when opting for the removable carbon-fiber hardtop instead of the traditional fabric roof—an easily detachable component weighing under 20 kg and removable by two people in just a few minutes.
Crucially, this modern evolution doesn’t compromise the brand’s heritage design language. Signature Morgan features—such as the long hood, rear-set cabin, and horseshoe-shaped front grille—are all preserved. The fluid, teardrop-like silhouette now carries more volume at both the top and bottom, with broader shoulder lines and a more tapered, elevated rear that, combined with a redesigned underbody, reduces aerodynamic lift by 20% compared to the Plus Six.
Unique to the Supersport are also its muscular fender arches, which integrate the headlamp units and are sculpted to enhance aerodynamic performance—visually communicating the dynamism that lies beneath the hood. That dynamism comes from a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter inline-six B58 twin-turbo petrol engine, delivering up to 340 hp and 500 Nm of torque. These specs allow the Supersport to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 267 km/h. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Supersport’s performance-oriented setup is further underscored by its double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars at both the front and rear. As an option, buyers can add a limited-slip differential and adjustable Nitron dampers with 24 levels of tuning, elevating the car’s handling and track capabilities.
Inside, the Supersport remains deeply rooted in Morgan’s analog tradition. The cabin is a celebration of mechanical purity, deliberately steering away from the digital-heavy trends dominating the modern automotive world—even at the luxury level. There are no touchscreens; instrumentation is fully analog, and the dashboard is equipped solely with physical buttons and switches. However, despite the lack of a central infotainment screen, smartphone connectivity is supported for audio streaming. The sound system can also be upgraded with wireless charging and a premium stereo system by Sennheiser.
Title: Morgan Supersport: contemporary classicism
Translation with ChatGPT
