Now, Morgan is here to quench this thirst for retro automotive creations. The British company is announcing the revival of its iconic Threewheeler. We are talking about an icon that sits at the core of the brand, a car that was the starting point for Morgan and was manufactured from 1909 to 1953.
The vehicle delivered an interesting mix between sheer driving pleasure, both on the road an on racetracks, with a high level of fuel efficiency, mainly coming from its lightness.
Morgan is promising that it will bring back the Threewheeler next year. The vehicle will use a tubular chassis, and will be powered by a Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle 1.8 liter engine, working together with a Mazda five-speed manual gearbox.
Here are the initial specifications for the 2011 Morgan Threewheeler:
Weight: 500kg/1102 lbs (Est.)
Power: 100bhp (at wheel) (Est.)
Top Speed: 115mph (Est.)
0-60 : 4.5 seconds (Est.)
Engine: 1800cc ‘V twin’
Gearbox: 5 speed + reverse
Super formed aluminium body
Motorcycle homologation
Choice of 8 sport colours
Gloss black wheel arches and lamps
Gloss black wire wheels
Matt black exhausts + gloss heat shield
Nickel colored cowl
Super formed aluminium body
Gloss black roll hoops
Twin flyscreens
Black or tan leather
Leather seats, dash and side pads
Exposed tubular black chassis
Leather steering wheel + alloy centre
Black anodized dash panel
Aluminium ‘aircraft’ toggle switches
Body Colored trim panels
‘Bomb release’ style start button
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