Morgan 3-Wheeler
- For the F-Series Morgan three-wheelers (1932–1952), see Morgan Motor Company.
| Morgan 3 Wheeler[1] | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler, US-spec | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Morgan Motor Company |
| Production | 2012–present (3 Wheeler) 2016–present (EV3) |
| Assembly | Malvern Link, Worcestershire, UK |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Three-wheeler, Sports car |
| Body style | 2 seat, Roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | S&S 1983 cc ohv V-twin |
| Transmission | Mazda 5-speed manual with torque damper |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2,336.8 mm)[2] |
| Length | 126 in (3,200.4 mm)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Morgan F-Series |
The Morgan Motor Company announced that they would launch the 3 Wheeler in 2011[3][4][5][6] at the Geneva Motor Show.[4][5] The 3 Wheeler was initially said to have a Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle V-twin engine and a Mazda 5-speed manual transmission,[3][4][5][6][7] and was estimated to deliver 115 hp (86 kW)[3][5][6][7] at the rear wheel.[6][7] However, there was a surprise when the prototype that was shown at Geneva had an S&S engine. Production three-wheelers turned out to have S&S engines.[8][9] The kerb weight was originally estimated to be less than 500 kg (1,102 lb),[3][4][5][7] but the final weight was tested at 550 kg (1,212 lb). The acceleration from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) was estimated by Morgan as 4.5 seconds, with an (estimated) top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).[3][4][5][6][7] The three-wheeler is to be homologated as a motorcycle in the United States.[3][7] The company states that 850 deposits have been taken since the announcement in 2011. Customer deliveries began in Europe in February 2012. USA deliveries are not expected before June 2012, when the first imported three-wheeler was displayed in New York City and at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. The Morgan 3 Wheeler was featured in a Series 18 episode of UK motoring show Top Gear where presenter Richard Hammond picked the Morgan 3 Wheeler in a comparison of track-day cars. The 3 Wheeler won the "Not-A-Car of the Year 2011" in Top Gear.
Electric variant
Morgan is currently working on an electric version of the Three Wheeler. A prototype called the EV3 is currently being produced, tested and developed. The electric motor will produce 101 bhp. It will also weigh around 450 kg (992 lb). It is also estimated that it will produce 150 miles of range (240 km), have a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery, a minimum of 0–62 mph (100 km/h) time of less than 9 seconds, a top speed in excess of 90 mph and will go into production Q4 2016.[10]
References
- ^ Prior, Matt. "Morgan 3 Wheeler review". Autocar. Haymarket Consumer Media. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Morgan 3 Specs" (Dealer's vehicle specification page). Seattle, Washington US: Liberty Motors. Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|doibroken=and|separator=(help) - ^ a b c d e f "2011 Morgan Threewheeler". Edmunds Inside Line. Edmunds Inc. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Harrison, Sarah-Jayne (3 November 2010). "Morgan 3 Wheeler (2011) first official pictures". Car Magazine. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK: Bauer Media. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Phillips, Tom (4 November 2010). "Morgan revives the Threewheeler". Auto Express. London: Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Constant, Brad (3 November 2010). "Morgan Threewheeler returns after 58-year break". Autoweek. Detroit, MI, USA: Crain Communications. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Miersma, Seyth (3 November 2010). "First Look: 2011 Morgan Threewheeler". Winding Road. Ypsilanti, MI, USA. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ Garrett, Jerry (25 February 2011). "Geneva Auto Show: Morgan 3 Wheeler". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
It was announced to have an 81-horsepower V-twin motorcycle engine built by S & S, the same company that builds motors for so-called Harley clone choppers, and is closely based on late-model Harley-Davidson power plants. However, the UK test the final bhp at 81 bhp.
- ^ Berkowitz, Justin (1 March 2011). "Morgan 3-Wheeler - Auto Shows". Car and Driver. Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
This S&S-supplied powerplant is a bit more modern, though: It produces 81 hp, is fuel-injected, and is mated to a Mazda-sourced five-speed gearbox.
- ^ http://www.ashwoodselectricmotors.com/blog/2016/03/21/morgan-3-wheeler-goes-electric-with-an-ashwoods-electric-motor
See also
