MORGAN BRINGS ‘WOW FACTOR' TO LA AUTO SHOW

American fans of individualism and pure driving exhilaration will soon get their first look at a car that has already established a reputation in Europe as a powerful antidote to all that's bland in 21 st Century motoring.

The long-awaited new, USA specification Aero 8 from legendary British sports car manufacturer Morgan will be unveiled to media at the LA Auto Show on December 28 th , and public visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with the stunning, aluminium-intensive modern classic during the following days.

Details of the American specification are being kept under close wraps until the launch, but the Morgan Motor Company has undertaken a major development programme to produce the new car, as Managing Director Charles Morgan explains:

“The Aero 8's unique construction of high-tech aluminium chassis, combined with a traditional Ash wood body shell and ‘Superform' moulded aluminium panels, make a very strong, very light car. We've added to that superb base the latest BMW V8 engine, our own lightweight suspension system, and precise, dynamic power-assisted steering. The whole package adds up to the lightest production V8 sports car in the world.

“The Aero 8 is incredibly strong and safe, and has passed all crash test criteria with flying colours. It is also a fantastic driver's car that delivers the unique pleasure of a highly responsive, powerful and sure-footed machine. Incidentally, it has a number of comfort features that will surprise and delight classic car enthusiasts, and it also meets the toughest environmental standards in the world.” Mr Morgan concludes.

Race proven

The Aero 8's superb engineering, durability, performance and handling have been emphatically proven during the past year on some of the world's top racing circuits. Race cars based closely on the road-going Aero 8 have recently placed 2 nd and 3 rd in the British GT Championship, and are now threatening the long-established domination of Porsche and TVR at the top of international GT racing. The MorganWorks Team's Aero 8 GT will be in US action in March at the Sebring, Fla. 12 Hour race event.

Morgan hand builds around 300 Aero 8's each year. Morgan Dealers are available across the USA (see www.morgan-motor.co.uk ) and will be able to take orders for the new car immediately following the LA show. Price and specifications will be announced on December 28 th.

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