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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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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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
The end decision was the M40i was the best all rounder
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Never liked Tiff.
Besides, bet he tested the G29 and not the 35is? Would explain the result.
Besides, bet he tested the G29 and not the 35is? Would explain the result.
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I don’t like him either
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
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Found it on ITV hub eventually! A good watch.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
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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If you want "modern" you won't be looking at a Morgan!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!!
Is not the whole point of a Morgan that they are "old fashioned"?
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Absolutely - I’m too fond of frills such as electric folding roof and bootspaceSV8Predator wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:47 pmIf you want "modern" you won't be looking at a Morgan!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!!
G29 M40i - Misano Blue - since February 2022
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E89 sDrive 20i M Sport - Sapphire Black - Sold August 2021
E89 sDrive 20i Roadster - Crimson Red - Sold 2018
E85 2.0i Sport - Stratus Grey - Sold 2014