A rear-wheel drive car that steals the show with its vintage looks, the 2015 Morgan Aero 8 is simply an asset. You will fall in love with it, if you prefer to drive down the road in something entirely different.
Exterior and Interior Specifications of 2015 Morgan Aero 8
The vehicle is not huge and intimidating; it is compact with a friendly appearance. Precisely, when compared to Mazda Miata, it is 6.5’’ longer but Aero 8’s wheelbase is longer by 10.4’’. In short, it does not look odd or extremely small. The front of the vehicle has the typical Morgan look. You cannot help but notice its nose, which is hard to find on any other car. Aero 8 is made of aluminum entirely, including the skin, and is lightweight. In fact, it weighs not more than 2476 pounds with its tank full. Aerodynamics of the car is not much impressive with a drag coefficient of 0.39.
Interior of the vehicle is still a mystery. Nevertheless, as per the rumors, you would get a steering wheel with tilting and telescopic feature. Meaning, you would be able to adjust the wheel in a plenty of positions for easy driving. Furthermore, the distance between the dashboard and the seats is much, which leaves sufficient room for the driver and passenger.
Details of Engine and Mileage of 2015 Morgan Aero 8
It is fitted with an engine – V8 4.4 liter with 6 manual transmissions manufactured by the German carmaker BMW. While driving, you should expect power delivery of 282 horsepower. The car picks up speed faster than can be imagined given its retro looks. During road test, in a mere 4.2 seconds, it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. There is evidence that points to its fast acceleration while being in a steady motion wherein Aero 8 required 5.4 seconds to gain speed from 30 mph to 50 mph. Actually, the lightness of the car gets the credit, which helps the engine perform with great gusto. On city roads, the vehicle should deliver 15 mpg and on highways 31 mpg.
Price and Release Date
The car is likely to have a price tag of $129,950 and will be available in the showrooms by the middle of 2015.
Do you wish to turn heads while racing down the road? If so, the car is just for you. It is certainly not something that you spot on roads every day. Moreover, performance wise, it does not fair bad either. Nevertheless, 2015 Morgan Aero 8 is not a vehicle for rugged terrains, for sure.