The new Morgan Supersport has finally landed and, for the most part, it’s been well received on these here forums and in the wider motoring press. Matt Bird noted that the Supersport felt noticeably sharper than the Plus Six, praising the improvement in grip and body control, which in turn made the new flagship more forgiving when approaching the limit. It’s not perfect, mind, with “too much wind noise” affecting its grand touring potential and remains compromised as a usable daily. Nevertheless, it represents a step forward for its maker and will doubtless get better with time.
Some, however, will be hoping the firm sorts out some of the design quirks before it gets around to updating the Plus Four and Six. Most notably, the look from the rear with the hard top bolted on. It’s particularly unflattering in the launch pictures; so much so that some have complained about it subverting an otherwise very slick look. It does, however, look a lot better in person, having now seen the real deal in the metal at last weekend’s Sunday Service at Castle Combe. But if you’re not convinced and prefer your Morgan a touch more traditional, then you may want to consider this wonderfully-specced Plus Six instead.
If you joined us at Castle Combe last Sunday, you may have already seen this car in person. Conveniently, it was parked next to the new Supersport, both of which were brought along by the same seller, serving up a nice opportunity to compare the two. The Supersport looks a little sleeker and crisper, partly thanks to influences lifted from the stunning (and very limited) Midsummer that debuted last year. The Plus Six, meanwhile, is a proper old-school Morgan with a slightly more geometric bodywork that’s covered in louvres. It’s not quite as polished as the Supersport, but given it doesn’t look all that different to Morgans ten, twenty or thirty years its senior, it might just be the look that ages the best.
As classic as it looks on the outside, this Plus Six is packing BMW’s B58 turbocharged straight-six: a unit that has powered a fair slice of the German marque’s petrol line-up for the last decade or so. In the Mog, it develops 335hp and 369lb ft of torque, which is on par with what the Z4 and Toyota GR Supra, only the Plus Six weighs just a smidgen under 1,100kg. Pair that with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox (a manual was never an option, sadly) and you get a 0-62mph time of just 3.9 seconds, a good 0.5 seconds quicker than the aforementioned Z4 and Supra.
That also puts it on a par with the Supersport, so you’re not exactly sacrificing speed by going with the older Plus Six. Granted, the new car is built on a newer platform and has a plusher interior, but it’s not like the Plus Six is lacking in luxury. This one’s got quilted leather seats, bluetooth connectivity and LED interior lighting. It’s also fitted with the Touring Pack, comprising of heated comfort seats and air conditioning. Wouldn’t say no to either of those.
Registered in 2022, this Plus Six has only covered 2,000 miles and, therefore, should be as minty to drive as it looks in the pics. The seller’s asking £84,995, which is a nice discount on the original sticker price and a whopping £17k less than the cost of a new Supersport. For that, you’re getting the same performance as the new car crammed into a similar shape and with a whole lot more louvres to boot. When you think of it like that, it’s not all that difficult a decision to make.
Engine: 2,998cc straight-six, turbocharged
Transmission: eight-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
Power (hp): 335@5,000-6,500rpm
Torque (lb ft): 369@1,600-4,500rpm
MPG: 35.8
CO2: 180
Year registered: 2022
Recorded mileage: 2,000
Price new: £92,000
Yours for: £84,995
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