From September 22nd, 2022, Morgan’s Japanese sole agent “SCI” will sell a limited number of 10 units of the Japanese market exclusive model “Morgan Plus Four 1962 Edition” at authorized distributors nationwide.
Japanese version of “LM62 Edition” debuts
The 1962 Edition, which can be called the Japanese version of the LM62 Edition, which was released in the UK and Europe and sold out immediately after its announcement, debuted in a limited edition of 10 units with exclusive interior and exterior.
“Morgan Plus Four 1962 Edition” is based on Plus Four, which started selling in Japan in June 2020, and is based on the concept of “LM62 Edition” released in the UK and Europe. (5 MTs/5 ATs). Delivery in Japan is scheduled for October 2022 or later.
Based on the Plus Four, the 1962 Edition comes standard with a number of extravagant optional equipment in addition to exclusive equipment. While the option price is equivalent to 2.2 million yen as standard equipment, it is 1.65 million yen higher than the base price of the Plus Four, making it a very attractive limited model in terms of both equipment and price. deaf.
Equipped with a 2.0-liter straight 4 twin turbo made by BMW
The base Plus Four is equipped with a BMW 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder twin-turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 258ps in the power unit.
The Plus Four is the latest model that adopts a narrow body with a wing shape that characterizes Morgan’s core model on the “CX Generation” adhesive aluminum platform developed by Plus Six.
A double wishbone suspension that facilitates the use of low-offset wire wheels and a BMW 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder twin-turbo engine with a maximum output of 190kw (258ps) are installed. This is combined with a 6-speed MT/8-speed AT to achieve outstanding performance of 0-100km acceleration of 5.2 seconds (MT)/4.8 seconds (AT) and a maximum speed of 240km/h.
In addition, among the Morgan vehicles ever produced, it has the cleanest environmental performance and a vehicle weight of 1013kg (MT) / 1009kg (AT), which inherits the history of lightweight Morgan sports cars, and countless other attractive features. It has made its debut as a model with
Morgan winning his class at Le Mans in 1962
The Morgan Plus for 1962 Edition is a special edition car that pays homage to the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, the most important record in Morgan history.
“1962”, which was also adopted as the model name, is the year when there was a very famous event in talking about Morgan. He entered the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours race with a “Plus 4 Super Sports” prepared by Morgan and Christopher Lawrence and won the 2-liter class.
Chassis number “TOK258” driven by Lawrence and Shepard Baron ran 2261 miles (about 3638km) at an average speed of 94mph (about 151km/h). Since it took 32 minutes to change drivers, refuel, and make adjustments on the pit road, the actual average speed was 97mph (about 156km/h). Legend has it that after the race, when the tires were changed, he drove back to Morgan’s UK headquarters on public roads.
The limited commemorative model “LM62 Edition” announced for the UK and EU has been very well received, and it is said that it was sold out immediately after the announcement. There is no doubt that it is one of the coveted Morgan fans.
[Exclusive Equipment]
・1962 Brass Special Plate
・Le Mans style fuel cap
・Dome type rear back panel
・Off-white racing sticker
・Jet green/solid paint (dedicated special paint)
・15” polished wire wheels
・Polished center wheel nut
・Black brake caliper
・Soft grain leather interior
・Horizontal Plated Seat Center
・Embroidered headrest
・Heated seat
・Sheet piping
・Stitching
・Dashboard veneer choice
・Center column top veneer choice
・Air conditioning
・Central locking
・Speaker system
・Storage with lock
・Steering wheel center
・Saddle leather detail
・Easy-up Mohair hood
・Polished stone guard
・Black mesh grill
・Wing beading
・Side screen back
・Food cover
・Driving Spotlight
[Vehicle body price (tax included)]
Plus Four 1962 Edition (MT: 5 units): 13.86 million yen
Plus Four 1962 Edition (AT: 5 units): 14.19 million yen
【inquiry】
Morgan Cars Japan
TEL 03-5754-2227
【Related Links】
・Morgan Cars Japan official website
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