El Morgan 4 / 4 it was the first model in the history of the brand with four wheels and four cylinders. Until then all the models produced by the brand only had three wheels. For both reasons, its trade name is the one we know today.
The first generation hit the market in the year 1936 and throughout all these years it has had 8 generations (including the current one). It is one of the models that has been in production the longest, with the exception of the period in which the Second World War lasted and the years 1951 to 1955.
Thanks to its long commercial life Morgan He has awarded the 4/4 with a special edition called 80th Anniversary. With it, thanks to the addition of different aesthetic elements, it celebrates the more than 80 years that have passed since the first unit of the model arrived on the market.
Technical characteristics Morgan 4/4
El Morgan 4 / 4 is made on a modular chassis made of galvanized steel combined with wood and aluminum, which allows it to obtain a final weight on the scale of only 795 kilos. Outwardly it reaches 4,01 meters in length, 1,72 meters wide and 1,22 meters high.
Its interior is approved to accommodate two occupants, which, unlike its 3-Wheeler brother, does not have to protect its head with a helmet due to the lack of a front windshield. The capacity of your trunk has not been disclosed by the brand.
Mechanical range and Morgan 4/4 gearboxes
La mechanical range of the Morgan 4 / 4 It is made up of a single Sigma i4 gasoline engine developed by Ford Motor Company. It has 1.6 liters displacement and four cylinders arranged in line.
The power yielded by this mechanic is 112 CV at 6.000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 131 Nm. This cavalry is managed through a Manual gearbox with 5 relationships developed and manufactured by Mazda.
The force of this mechanism reaches the ground through the wheels of the rear axle. Still, reach a acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 8 seconds and a top speed of 185 kilometers per hour. The fuel tank has a capacity of 55 liters.
Equipment Morgan 4/4
The equipment possibilities of the Morgan 4 / 4 They are very basic and limited. It has, as standard, with seatbelts three points and little more. The list of optional elements includes the possibility of choosing various shades of paint for the exterior and many other types of leather for the interior.
One of the great drawbacks of 4/4 is that cannot mount active driving aids and systems. This is because it is a handcrafted model with very limited sales, so you can skip the European approval regulations and not include certain security elements that are mandatory for other vehicles.
Morgan 4/4 on video
Morgan 4/4 and his rivals
Due to size, concept and positioning in the market, the Morgan 4 / 4 it is a special model. Practically the only model that could be considered as a rival is the Caterham Seven.
Like its English compatriot, the 4/4 offers a weight Very contained final scale, spectacular sports sensations and dynamic behavior at height. His weak points center on one minor security, a very spartan interior and a very limited diffusion.
The Morgan 4/4 of Km0 and second hand
Despite that el Morgan 4 / 4 It is marketed in Spain, it is a completely unknown model in our country. The reason for this is that the English firm has a very limited distribution network and also, it is focused on a very exclusive and select audience.
For both reasons, finding units in the semi new market or kilometer zero is practically impossible. If we were interested in a unit we would have to contact a parallel importer to look for it and bring it to us exclusively.
In any case, in Spain there are three units enrolled between the years 2006 to 2013 that have between 1.000 and 21 thousand kilometers. The available units have gasoline mechanics of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Their selling prices range between 44.900 Euros and the 47 thousand euros.
Highlights
- Weight/performance/power ratio
- sports sensations
- Exclusivity
Improvable Points
- very spartan interior
- Absence of active driving and safety aids
- Very limited diffusion in Spain
Morgan prices 4/4
Taylor is one of the importers officers that brings models of the English brand to our country, and on its website specifies the following information: “The Morgan 4/4 has a long history in the world of vehicle production and has become one of the most iconic designs in the motor industry. It offers exceptional performance at an affordable price».
El official price with which it is available 4/4 in its basic configuration for our country it starts at 49.847 euros. However, if we refer to the brand's English website, there is only the possibility of configure the model to suit the client, but at no time does it provide a final sale rate.
Therefore, taking into account that the brand has to adapt the manufacturing of the model to the homologation standards of each country, and that can be configured with multiple elements, prices can vary significantly between some markets and others.
