Monday, June 14, 2010

Morgan revealed teaser images of Morgan EvaGT coupe model

Morgan the UK car manufacturer revealed teaser images of Morgan EvaGT coupe model which will make its debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California on August 15.

Morgan EvaGT coupeThe Morgan EvaGT is powered with a BMW sourced 3.0L engine system, twin-turbo straight-six with 306 PS or 225 kW and 400 Nm of torque featured in every 35i model from the Bavarian brand. The engine will propel EvaGT to 100 km/h or 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and weight of car is only 1,250 kg. Top speed is a serious enough 273 km/h or 170 mph with a very reasonable fuel consumption of fuel system is 7 liters/100 km in a combined cycle.

The EvaGT is a 4-seater coupe model based on Aero Supersports platform but featuring a modified variant of that aluminum chassis one also used for the Morgan GT3 racer. The car is being designed by computer software and aims for a very fluid, aerodynamic styling. The body panels designed and stamped by machine, will also be made of aluminum and feature a hand finish.

The EvaGT will have a restricted production of only 100 units. Morgan has begun taking orders on the car requiring a £5,000 or $7,315 or €6,057 deposit even though the cost of the car has not yet been announced.

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