Morgan firar 65 års tillverkning av Plus 4. Med specialmodellen AR P4.

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Morgan firar 65 års tillverkning av Plus 4

Med specialmodellen AR P4

I år är det 65 år sedan biltillverkaren Morgan lanserade modellen Plus 4 och det firar man med specialmodellen AR P4. Endast 50 stycken exemplar kommer att byggas och det köparna får är en handbyggd öppen sportvagn finjusterad och trimmad av Morgans motorsportdivision - AR Motorsport.

Under huven sitter en Cosworth-fyra på 2.0 liter som ger 225 hästar. Bilen har även försetts med helt ny fjädring, ställbara dämpare, nya bromsar och ett uppdaterat chassi som ännu bättre ska lämpa sig för lite mer aktiv körning - både på gatan och på banan. Utseendemässigt har man försökt att behålla de klassiska linjerna samtidigt som man blandar in lite nya saker som strålkastare proppade med led-lampor. Insidan ska andas racing och här har man lämnat aluminiumpanelerna obehandlade för ett råare stuk.

Prislappen för AR P4 börjar på 54 995 pund.

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Pressmeddelande

Limited run of 50 cars, developed by Morgan’s motorsport division, AR Motorsport
• Extensive list of standard specifications offered with this car
• Powered by a Cosworth 2.0 litre 225bhp engine
• 65 years of the Morgan Plus 4
• Being launched at Silverstone Classic 2015
• Price from £54,995 Including VAT. Plus OTR costs.
In this, the 65th year of Plus 4 production, Morgan are pleased to announce the AR Plus 4. Since 1950, the
exhilarating Morgan +4 has been a mainstay of Morgan production. To celebrate 65 years of this iconic sports
car, a strictly limited run of 50 vehicles will be built; each hand assembled and tuned by Morgan’s experienced
AR Motorsport technicians.
Each vehicle embraces a powerful Cosworth 2.0 litre engine and offers performance and styling features above
and beyond those of a standard Morgan. The ARP4 enhances on road performance whilst ensuring that driver
comfort and usability remains paramount, this enhancement has been achieved in three key areas -
Performance
The ARP4 would not belong to the AR Motorsport family if it did not offer significantly more performance than
a standard Morgan. As such, a large range of upgrades compliment the 225bhp Cosworth 2.0 litre. Each one
of the 50 cars will be setup by an AR Motorsport race technician, ensuring that the investment in performance
parts for each vehicle is transformed into a more capable and exhilarating car both on road and track. Further
changes over the standard Plus 4 include an all-new suspension, the addition of adjustable shock absorbers, a
new braking system, a different axle ratio and a revised chassis.
Arp4
MORGAN & AR Motorsport present the AR Plus 4
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Styling
Aesthetically the ARP4 pushes the boundaries of the traditional classic. The challenge for the design team was
to echo the suggestion of modern performance and function whilst maintaining the appeals of on-road classic
motoring. The ARP4 achieves this by maintaining the use of Morgan’s core materials; ash, aluminium and leather.
However, by altering the mix of how these are applied gives an entirely new and exciting impression. Aluminium
panels are left untrimmed and exposed adding to the sense of lightweight performance, whilst box weave carpets
celebrate the leather and reintroduce comfort, detail and luxury. Contrasting colours selected from the AR
Motorsport pantones provide a striking and modern visual, whilst high levels of detailing distinguish this model.
Comfort and Usability
Of paramount importance when undertaking the ARP4 project was to ensure that it not only performs
exceptionally, but is also useable. As such, the ARP4 has received significant changes over standard production
Morgans. Soundproofing in the hood and throughout the body ensures a reduction in road and wind noise and
an improvement in NVH. A redesigned dashboard distinguishes the car and also offers improved usability for the
driver. LED lights all round offer better road visibility, ensuring the ARP4 is further suited for long distance touring.