Morgan Aero 8 2009–2018 car dimensions: 4147 mm long, 1751 mm wide and 1248 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,175 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 210 litres.
The two-seat cabin is low-slung and snug with hand-trimmed leather, real ash wood surrounds, textured carpets and classic gauges. Air conditioning, cruise control, twin airbags, electric windows, heated windscreen and remote central locking are standard. An optional touchscreen media system adds navigation and audio controls. Power steering and ABS with EBD are fitted. The focus stays on the driving feel with minimal electronics.
The fixed-roof Coupe offers a secure rear boot with a clamshell lid. Published cargo volume is 210 litres, enough for luggage on touring trips.
The cabin uses fine leather trim, real wood surrounds and textured box-woven carpets. Occupants sit low in high-bolstered bucket seats that recline and slide fore and aft. Air conditioning is fitted, along with a heated windscreen. The fixed-roof coupe version adds a quieter enclosed feel.
Combined fuel use listed between 23 and 26 mpg depending on gearbox.
Service interval every 10,000 miles or 12 months after the initial 1,000-mile check.
Chassis exceeds European and US safety regulations in tests.
Standard kit includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS and EBD.
The 4.8-litre V8 returns combined figures of 23 mpg on the manual and 26 mpg on the automatic, with a 55-litre tank. CO2 sits between 256 and 282 g/km.
Oil and filter changes come every 10,000 miles or yearly. Earlier cars need a visual check every six months. The engine bay layout means the bonnet, cowl and wings must come off for many jobs, so specialist labour is usual.
Driver and passenger airbags, ABS with electronic brake distribution and a limited-slip differential form the core safety package. The bonded aluminium chassis was tested to meet both European and US crash rules. No official star rating appears in the published material.
Parts supply can be slow for body and trim items unique to the model. Regular charging of the battery helps when the car sits unused for long periods.
Length 4147 mm, Width 1751 mm, Height 1248 mm, Wheelbase 2525 mm (Aero 8 2009–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Morgan press release, carsguide.com.au.