Morgan EvaGT is BMW-powered model is aimed at “young families” offering space for four passengers, although the two rear seats will most likely be suitable only for children. Although price of EvaGT hasn’t been released but Morgan confirm the enthusiast to provide deposit of £5000, with the first 100 examples of the limited run to be delivered in mid 2012.
The EvaGT makes use of a modified version of the Aero SuperSports mode’sl bonded aluminium chassis, which is compliant with both European and US safety regulations. The car is said to tip the scales at around 1,250kg or 2,755 pounds.
Powering the rear-wheel drive EvaGT is BMW’s acclaimed 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six delivering 306-horsepower and 400Nm / 295 lb-ft of torque, coupled to either a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
That makes car lovers that are interested in this car, EvaGT should be capable of accelerating from standstill to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 170mph or 273km/h, while returning an impressive -for its class- average fuel consumption of 40mpg UK, equal to 7.0lt/100km and 33.3mpg US, with CO2 emissions of 200g/km.
Technical Specification
- Euro 5 and 6 compliant at 200 gms Co2/km, US FMVSS, CARB and EPA approved.
- 40 mpg / 7.06 litres/100kms
- 6 speed sport automatic or 6 speed manual gearbox.
- Rear wheel drive with fully independent intelligent suspension
- Aluminium body panels with a laminated internal safety structure.
- Predicted weight of 2755 lbs/1250 kg
- Predicted 0-60 mph 4.5 seconds/ 0-100km/h 4.5 seconds
- Predicted top speed 170mph / 273 km/h
