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wltsm · 05-08-2007, 01:58 PM

There's more to the Morgan Aero 8 than meets the eye. Its retro style is completely in keeping with the marque's heritage: however, by adopting the latest technology, it is at the same time a thoroughly contemporary car. It looks as simple as a kit car, but it's immensely sophisticated and it costs as much as a Jaguar or Porsche.

That's right: the second-generation Aero 8 costs £62,500.

It has a new look but also some significant technical changes. Most manufacturers only wait two or three years before releasing a facelifted and freshened MkII version of a new car. But life at Morgan's Malvern base moves at a more leisurely rate and it has taken the company a full seven years to deliver an updated version of its Aero 8 roadster.

Immediately apparent is a redesign that bins the controversial crosseyed headlamps in favour of more conventional xenon lights. In fact, both the front and rear have been redesigned, with a new front valance and a small ducktail at the rear for aerodynamic balance.

It doesn't quite have the olde world charm of other Morgans, but it's a handsome car in a brutish sort of way and looks best when viewed in profile, which shows off the lovely 18" SL Corse forged alloy wheels.

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Bruce · 05-08-2007, 02:05 PM

Love the Aero 8. Although for that money, I'll take a Wiesmann MF3.

Merc1 · 05-09-2007, 12:55 AM

These type of cars are a breath of fresh air in todays market, IMO. I really like this car for that and the old-world look. The Wiesmann is hot too.

M

Bartek Sikorski · 10-15-2007, 10:44 PM

ree · 10-16-2007, 05:22 AM

In my opinion the old, pre-facelifted Morgan looks much better. I don't like those Mini headlights...it looks to cute now!

zetableh · 10-16-2007, 01:07 PM

I've always loved the Aero 8, always have, and always will

coolraoul · 10-16-2007, 01:39 PM

Hey, this cute thing now has...3 wipers!!! Like the Jag E-Type once had... Soooo British!

I like that car that car, the rear could be more original though.

ree · 10-16-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by coolraoul

Hey, this cute thing now has...3 wipers!!! Like the Jag E-Type once had... Soooo British!

I like that car that car, the rear could be more original though.

I didn't notice that before...Thanks!!!

zetableh · 10-16-2007, 04:27 PM

It's always had three wipers... you can kinda see in this picture of me:

coolraoul · 10-16-2007, 04:38 PM

This is strange because the one in the traffic, in the pics above, has only two!! The Morgan's wipers-mystery...

Merc1 · 10-18-2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartek Sikorski

This is a very fascinating car IMO. I'd drive one.

M

05-08-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
wltsm Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2005 AKA: BMW_Dude Location: England Posts: 4,596 Thanks: 474 Thanked 548 Times in 318 Posts	Driven: Morgan Aero 8 There's more to the Morgan Aero 8 than meets the eye. Its retro style is completely in keeping with the marque's heritage: however, by adopting the latest technology, it is at the same time a thoroughly contemporary car. It looks as simple as a kit car, but it's immensely sophisticated and it costs as much as a Jaguar or Porsche. That's right: the second-generation Aero 8 costs £62,500. It has a new look but also some significant technical changes. Most manufacturers only wait two or three years before releasing a facelifted and freshened MkII version of a new car. But life at Morgan's Malvern base moves at a more leisurely rate and it has taken the company a full seven years to deliver an updated version of its Aero 8 roadster. Immediately apparent is a redesign that bins the controversial crosseyed headlamps in favour of more conventional xenon lights. In fact, both the front and rear have been redesigned, with a new front valance and a small ducktail at the rear for aerodynamic balance. It doesn't quite have the olde world charm of other Morgans, but it's a handsome car in a brutish sort of way and looks best when viewed in profile, which shows off the lovely 18" SL Corse forged alloy wheels. Link to the rest of the article Source = 4Car

05-08-2007, 02:05 PM	#2
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10-16-2007, 05:22 AM	#5
ree Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,168 Thanks: 11,766 Thanked 12,280 Times in 4,933 Posts	Re: Driven: Morgan Aero 8 In my opinion the old, pre-facelifted Morgan looks much better. I don't like those Mini headlights...it looks to cute now! __________________ "Nothing will make a driver more faithful to a car, than a car that is faithful to its driver."

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10-16-2007, 04:27 PM	#9
zetableh Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut/New York Garage: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door, Newport Blue Pearl Posts: 771 Thanks: 249 Thanked 142 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Driven: Morgan Aero 8 It's always had three wipers... you can kinda see in this picture of me:

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coolraoul Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: A French in Bucharest Garage: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Posts: 4,270 Thanks: 1,782 Thanked 2,087 Times in 1,180 Posts	Re: Driven: Morgan Aero 8 This is strange because the one in the traffic, in the pics above, has only two!! The Morgan's wipers-mystery...

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