Morgan +4
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| Manufacturer | Morgan Motor Company |
| Production | 1950-1969 4,584 produced 1985-2000 2005-date |
| Class | front-engined Sports car |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible |
| Engine(s) | 2088 cc Straight-4 (Standard) 1991 cc Straight-4 (Triumph) 2138 cc Straight-4 (Triumph) |
| Wheelbase | 96 in (2438 mm) |
| Length | 145 in (3683 mm) |
| Width | 56 in (1422 mm) |
| Height | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1848 lb (838 kg) 1848 lb (838 kg) (Super Sports) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 imp gal (55 L/14 US gal) |
| Related | Morgan 4/4 Morgan Plus 8 |
The Morgan Plus 4 (or +4) was a four seater version of the Morgan Motor Company's 4/4 model and was made between 1950 and 1969. The model was revived in 1985 and filled the gap between the 4/4 and the Plus 8 until 2000; it was again revived in 2005.
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. 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. The radiator grille was now surrounded by a cowl that blended into the bonnet. Front disc brakes became an option in 1959 and were standardised in 1960. From 1962 the engine was the Triumph TR4 unit, which increased displacement to 2138 cc.
A racing version, the Plus 4 Super Sports was available from 1962 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 (TOK 258).
Body styles available were a 2 seat sports, 4 seat sports and more luxurious 2 or 4 seat drophead coupe(4 seat coupe 1954-1956 only).
