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Morgan Plus 6 and M40i

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Morgan Plus 6 and M40i

Post by blaster1956 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:39 pm

Went on a factory visit to Morgan in Malvern the other week (absolutely fascinating and would highly recommend anyone to go). Was staggered to find out that the Morgan Plus 6 uses the B58 engine and ZF gearbox that is used in the M40i !! Can’t imagine how quick a Morgan would be with that engine as there’s no weight to them - apparently they won’t deliver one without putting the new owner on a test track with one of their experienced drivers first.

The ZF Gearknob just looks so wrong in the Morgan though!
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Post by Z4monster » Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:02 pm

Looks like the Plus Four uses the B48 engine too. Didn't know BMW were allowing others to use their drivetrain.
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:09 pm

Tiff Needell tested it, the Z4 and the Supra in a program called Lovecars a few months back.

The end decision was the M40i was the best all rounder :driving:

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    Post by Nanu » Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:40 pm

    Never liked Tiff. :P

    Besides, bet he tested the G29 and not the 35is? Would explain the result. :poke:
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:32 pm

    Nanu wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:40 pm Never liked Tiff. :P

    Besides, bet he tested the G29 and not the 35is? Would explain the result. :poke:
    I don’t like him either :wink:

    I’m glad you’re coming round Nanu. You are 100% correct the winning result was the Z4 because it was the G29 and not the 35iS :poke: :rofl:

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      Post by blaster1956 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:41 pm

      Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:09 pm Tiff Needell tested it, the Z4 and the Supra in a program called Lovecars a few months back.

      The end decision was the M40i was the best all rounder :driving:
      Found it on ITV hub eventually! A good watch.

      Morgans look great but somehow the idea of a fabric roof with poppers doesn’t sit too well with me these days!!
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      Post by SV8Predator » Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:47 pm

      blaster1956 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:41 pm Morgans look great but somehow the idea of a fabric roof with poppers doesn’t sit too well with me these days!!
      If you want "modern" you won't be looking at a Morgan!

      Is not the whole point of a Morgan that they are "old fashioned"? :D
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      Post by blaster1956 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:56 pm

      SV8Predator wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:47 pm
      blaster1956 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:41 pm Morgans look great but somehow the idea of a fabric roof with poppers doesn’t sit too well with me these days!!
      If you want "modern" you won't be looking at a Morgan!

      :rofl:
      Absolutely - I’m too fond of frills such as electric folding roof and bootspace :rofl:
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