Morgan Aero 8
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Most supercars look sleek, sculpted and futuristic – sex on wheels. The Morgan Aero 8 looks bulbous, belligerent and retro. It’s something you either love or hate, like brussels sprouts or Mick Hucknall.
Distinctly different: an acquired taste that will never be to everyone’s liking. But perhaps that’s the point. There will always be a market for those whose tastes are a bit quirky, outside the mainstream. The kind of people who love fountain pens, wet shaving, vinyl, nylons, Airstream trailers, ice buckets, politeness…
Ease yourself into the cockpit, looking along the bonnet and wings beyond the aluminium machine-turned dashboard and you might begin to see the attraction. Each Aero 8 is unique – hand-built to the buyer’s specification, using only the finest natural materials. And you don’t have to suffer to enjoy the retro experience: air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, electronic power steering, airbags, a heated front screen, remote central locking and an electric boot release are all standard. There’s even automatic tyre pressure and temperature monitoring.
Enjoy the burble of the 4.2 lire BMW V8 engine on tick-over as you contemplate the fact that it generates 325 bhp and 331 lb/ft of torque in an all-aluminium vehicle weighing just 1145 kg. The result is acceleration of 0 – 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, and stopping distance from 62 mph of just 35.8 metres! And the car’s balanced, poised handling beautifully compliments its power. Hand-built craftsmanship, a traditional heritage and advanced technology, coupled with distinctive styling and an astounding performance, qualify the Morgan Aero 8 as an authentic supercar – at a down-to-earth price of around £62,500.