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What You Might Have Missed in Geneva: Morgan

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With so many production cars and concepts on the Geneva stands, it's very likely for a lot of cool vehicles or brands not to be showcased properly.
This is exactly what happened to Morgan, who showed up with its entire lineup, including some revamped classic stuff as well. Of course, they're not the kind of automaker to look for attention, but we feel the need to highlight them for a bit.

If you manage past the Ferrari and Lamborghini stands and stumble upon the British layout, you'll see the company's current lineup on display. This means the 4/4, Plus 4, 4 Seater, Roadster, Aero Supersport, Aero Coupe, and the 3 Wheeler that's been recently brought back to life with 21st century technology and V-twin engine.

You'll get to notice the new and very cool Gulf-liveried 3 Wheeler as well, that was built to honor the Morgan Nissan LMP2 24 Hours of Le Mans and 12 Hours of Sebring racer.

The 2013 Aero Coupe is probably the latest technology-packed vehicle you can get from Morgan. If you don't find it intriguing by design, you can think about the BMW-sourced 4.8-liter V8 engine in it. This means 390 HP for a curb weight of just 2,600 lbs. Top speed of 170 mph and 0 to 62 mph in only 4.5 second sounds pretty good, huh?

Remember that Morgan Motor Company really owns a unique place in the automotive industry and has a tradition of over 100 years. Something that most of the brands featured in Geneva don't have...
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About the author: Ciprian Florea
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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