Morgan to introduce the Three Wheeler to U.S.

[MB DNA]

There are plans for Morgan‘s radical Three-wheeler to be sold via three U.S. dealerships later in 2012.

The project was developed as an open two-seater that weighs 1,155 pounds and is equipped with an 80hp 2.0-liter V-twin engine made by S&S of Wisconsin. Power is sent to the single rear wheel through a Mazda Miata 5-speed transmission enabling the Morgan to accelerate 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.

Now the BAD NEWS, the base Three-wheeler is priced at $40,000 in the UK BEFORE taxes . . .
www.4wheelsnews.com/morgan-to-introduce-the-three-weeler-in-the-united-states/

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by MB DNA

There are plans for Morgan‘s radical Three-wheeler to be sold via three U.S. dealerships later in 2012.

The project was developed as an open two-seater that weighs 1,155 pounds and is equipped with an 80hp 2.0-liter V-twin engine made by S&S of Wisconsin. Power is sent to the single rear wheel through a Mazda Miata 5-speed transmission enabling the Morgan to accelerate 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.

Now the BAD NEWS, the base Three-wheeler is priced at $40,000 in the UK BEFORE taxes . . .
www.4wheelsnews.com/morgan-to-introduce-the-three-weeler-in-the-united-states/

There's always a catch

[deepblueQ]

40 HP/L, eh? Even if it's got insane low-end torque, 40 HP/L is just plain terrible.

I wonder how much better fuel economy it would get if it used an 80 HP/L 1L engine, designed to make power by means other than sheer displacement?

[MB DNA]

Originally Posted by deepblueQ

40 HP/L, eh? Even if it's got insane low-end torque, 40 HP/L is just plain terrible.

I wonder how much better fuel economy it would get if it used an 80 HP/L 1L engine, designed to make power by means other than sheer displacement?

Not quite sure where you got that?

"is equipped with an 80hp 2.0-liter V-twin engine made by S&S of Wisconsin"

[kheran]

Will it live up to their reputation?
Misery is a Morgan in the rain.

[MikeB1]

This thread inspired yet another "Googling" session looking for vintage Morgan three-wheelers. Interesting stuff, here's a link. http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/history.html

This link takes you to the Morgan page, where you can check out history as well as configure your own new Three-Wheeler.

[smorris]

A friend of mine has a couple of Morgans. While costly, they are beautiful and reliable cars. I looked at getting a Plus 4 before they stopped importing a few years ago, but couldn't talk myself into spending that much.

Steve

[ATL Smart alec]

Z06-LITE will have to have one of these !

I think he has one now that's very similar.

[Kermit]

Nice! I like! Something different from the normal day to day.

Of course as always.......I'd hate to get hit by a smart in that thing.

[rawhidekid]

Back in my service days, you used to see the Morgan roadster with the belt around the hood. They had wooden frames and I was told that was why they stopped letting them in.