British coachbuilder Morgan has teased a 50th Anniversary Edition of the Plus 8 sports car, which will be revealed in full at the Geneva Motor Show on 6 March.
Just 50 units will be built, and Morgan has confirmed that 50th Anniversary Edition will be the final time the company makes use of the 4.8-litre, naturally aspirated V8 BMW engine used in the Plus 8 since the car’s rebirth in 2012.
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Half a century on from the first Plus 8 prototype - unveiled in 1968 - the teaser images show a blue lacquered paint finish, said to be reminiscent of the colour scheme used on the first production Plus 8. Hand-painted yellow accents also feature around the front grille, as well as on the bonnet and rear towing eyes.
Morgan claims that the 1,100kg Plus 8 is one of the lightest V8 engined cars in the world, hitting 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds en route to a top speed of 155mph. Further spec details for the Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition have yet to be confirmed, although it should at very least match the 362bhp and 490Nm of torque managed by the standard car.
Steve Morris, Managing Director of Morgan Motor Company, said: “This 50th Anniversary Edition is a fitting illustration of the Plus 8’s beauty and finesse, coupled with raw exhilaration and capability.
“Performance has underpinned every one of the Plus 8s that have driven out of our factory gates for 50 years and we’re excited to reveal the car in full in Geneva.”
Take a look at the concept and production cars we’re expecting to see alongside the Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition at the Geneva Motor Show…
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