Morgan +4
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Morgan Plus 4 | |
 |
|
| Manufacturer: | Morgan Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production: | 1950-1969 4584 produced |
| Predecessor: | Morgan 4/4 |
| Class: | front-engined Sports car |
| Body style: | 2-door convertible |
| Engine: | 2088 cc Straight-4 1991 cc Straight-4 2138 cc Straight-4 |
The Morgan Plus 4 (or +4) was a longer version of the Morgan Motor Company's 4/4 model and was made between 1950 and 1969.
After World War II Morgan had re-introduced their 4/4 model fitted with a 1267 cc Standard engine. This continued in production until 1950 when it was replaced by the larger plus 4 announced at the 1950 Earl's Court Motor Show. In 1955 the 4/4 model re-appeared in phase II form.
The Plus 4 was fitted with a 2088 cc engine based on that used in the Standard Vanguard fitted in a strengthened and longer chassis. The radiator grille was now surrounded by a cowl that blended into the bonnet. Hydraulic brakes, at first all drum, were fitted for the first time on a Morgan.
In 1953 a higher performance version was announced with the 1991 cc engine as used in the Triumph TR3 and from 1961 this was enlarged to 2138 cc. Front disc brakes became an option in 1959 and were standardised in 1960.
A racing version, the Plus 4 Super Sports was available from 1960 with tuned engine and lightweight body.
In 1962 Chris Lawrence and Richard Shepherd-Barron won the 2.0 litre GT class of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Morgan Plus 4.
Body styles available were a 2 seat sports, 4 seat sports and more luxurious 4 seat drophead (1954-1956).
