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2022 Morgan Super 3
Morgan’s new three-wheel model gets a hint of modernism while still keeping it old-school
by Dim Angelov, on LISTEN 02:29Morgan is one of the very few carmakers that still does things old-school. That said, even Morgan has realized it has to move with the times. With this in mind, how do you make a contemporary vehicle while still adhering to tradition? Somehow, the old British automotive company has managed to pull it off, and this endeavor resulted in the 2022 Morgan Super 3.
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2022 Morgan Super 3
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Year:2022
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Model:Super 3
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Engine:inline-3
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Horsepower @ RPM:118 @ 6500
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Torque @ RPM:110 @ 4500
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Displacement:1.5 L
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0-60 time:7.0 sec.
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Top Speed:130 mph
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The 2022 Morgan Super 3 may look like a slightly updated Morgan Three-wheeler, but it’s actually an entirely new model. This Super 3 is the first three-wheel Morgan to feature the company’s new aluminum chassis, revolving around a bonded-aluminum Superformed monocoque. Another novelty is the engine, which is a naturally-aspirated version of the 1.5-liter Ford EcoBoost inline-three unit. In the Super 3, the engine produces 118 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 110 pound-feet (149 Nm) at 4,500 RPM.
Moreover, unlike the air-cooled S&S V-twin motorcycle engine of the Morgan 3-wheeler, which was exposed, the Super 3 engine is hidden under the bodywork. Power still goes to the rear wheel, through a Mazda MX-5, five-speed manual. The Super 3 has picked up some weight over the 3-wheeler – 1,400 pounds (635 kg) versus 1,212 pounds (550 kg), but it still manages a respectable 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 7.0 seconds, on to a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).
Chief Morgan designer, Jonathan Wells spoke in front of Carfection where he said that “the last 3-wheeler was a Scrambler, great for a blast on a Sunday afternoon”, whereas the Super 3 is “more of an adventure bike. Effortless power and much more dynamic-compliance”.
It is more plausible that Morgan updated the chassis, due to certain safety requirements than anything else. With that being said, the three-wheeled model is still true to tradition in that it is simple, lightweight, old-school, and provides a visceral driving experience and exposure to the elements. The Super 3 is scheduled to enter production in April 2022, with the first batch of cars arriving in the U.S., in the third quarter of the year, with a starting price of around $70,000.
| Engine | 1.5-liter Ford EcoBoost inline-three |
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| Power | 118 HP @ 6,500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 LB-FT @ 4,500 RPM |
| Weight | 1,400 lbs |
| 0 to 60 mph | 7.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
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