Morgan Unveils Supersport 400 Roadster

British automaker Morgan has unveiled the Supersport 400, its most powerful production car to date, blending retro styling with enhanced performance capabilities. The two-seater roadster, revealed at the company's Malvern facility, features a tuned BMW-sourced turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine producing 402 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Orders are open now, with production scheduled to begin in May.

The Supersport 400 builds on the standard Supersport model introduced last year as a successor to the Plus Six. It retains the aluminum chassis and ZF eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, but delivers a significant power increase of 67 horsepower over the base version. At a curb weight of 2,579 pounds, the car accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 mph. Morgan engineers developed a new high-flow active performance exhaust system to provide a more pronounced engine note, enhancing the driving experience without altering the torque output.

Standard equipment includes the Dynamic Handling Pack, which was optional on the regular Supersport. This comprises adjustable Nitron dampers with 24-way tuning,...