Just 20 examples of the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition will be built, and will feature both cosmetic and performance tweaks. Unsurprisingly, deposits have already been sought for each of them.
Engine re-mapping and a new sports exhaust from Aero Racing,Morgan ’s in-house motorsport specialists, team mean power from the Ford-sourced 2-litre four-cylinder has been upped from 154bhp to 180bhp, and while torque remains unchanged at 201Nm (148lb ft), the 0-100kph sprint is now down from 7.5 seconds to “less than seven seconds.” Power and torque and still sent to the rear wheels via a Mazda five-speed manual gearbox.
Easily the biggest cosmetic change is the bespoke Platinum Metallic paint – 70 years, right? – which “complements” four satin dark grey wire wheels. In a neat touch, the steel chassis, the retirement of whichwe spoke about in a previous news piece , has been painted gold for its send-off. A new “motorsport-inspired” front valance and “black pack” A-pillars, sidescreens and stone guard complete the exterior revisions. In the cabin meanwhile, a Ravenwood veneer dashboard, dark grey box weave carpets and a satin black Mota-Lita steering wheel, each of which is complimented by new leather upholstery.
Each of the 20 examples receives a commemorative plaque and a specially embroidered headrest. In a neat touch, customers of the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition will also receive a photographic Build Record. UK prices start from £60,995, or around $79,500 USD.
*Images courtesy of the Morgan Motor Company
