Morgan unveils the £102,000 Supersport to take the 115-year-old British carmaker into the

Morgan has taken the wraps off its new Supersport model, which bosses say will ‘begin an exciting new chapter’ for the 115-year-old British brand.

But while it used a new CXV-aluminium platform, the Malvern-based car maker is sticking with its time-honoured tradition of hand-forming this over a wooden ash frame.

Each one will be coachbuilt at Morgan’s Pickersleigh Road headquarters in Worcestershire, which – combined with its wealth of upgrades – explains the eye-watering starting price of £102,000.

The lightweight two-seater still bears a typically Morganesque silhouette, although the Supersport will be available with the option of an interchangeable carbon-composite hard-top roof panel – adding just 19.7kg – or a traditional folding soft top to give it three distinctive looks, though at an extra cost.

Under the old-school centrally hinged bonnet is a BMW-borrowed turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine producing 335bhp and linked to the German company’s ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox. 

Combined with its new lightweight platform, Morgan claims the Supersport can hit 62mph in a smidge under 4 seconds and has a top speed of 166mph – though you might only want to try this on a closed road with the hard-top roof on.

Morgan’s new flagship: The 115-year-old British brand has taken the wraps off its Supersport model, which starts from £102,000

Tipping the scales at just 1,170kg, it weighs in around the same as a Hyundai i10 city car – which is the smallest petrol-engined passenger vehicle on sale in Britain right now.

Due to its lightness, this is a sports car that won’t be a strain on your bank account from frequent petrol station visits.

Morgan claims the Supersport has an official combined fuel economy of 36.8mpg – not far off what you’d expect from a compact family SUV – and CO2 emissions of 175g/km.

And that’s not where the practicality ends.

For the first time in over a decade, the Supersport is a new model from Morgan to offer a small boot compartment. There’s increased stowage space behind the two seats in the cabin for smaller bags, too.

Tipping the scales at just 1,170kg, the Morgan SuperSport weighs in around the same as a Hyundai i10 city car

The Supersport should be a hoot behind the wheel and comes with a new steering system

The lightweight two-seater still bears a typically Morganesque silhouette

Supersport is available with the option of an interchangeable carbon-composite hard-top roof panel (right) for an extra £5,500 or a traditional folding soft top (left) at an additional £3,500

‘Supersport marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Morgan – a flagship that reflects the spirit and confidence of our brand today,’ explained managing director Matthew Hole.

‘Supersport embodies an effortless combination of dynamic performance – thanks to its new lightweight ‘CXV’ aluminium platform – and contemporary yet unmistakable design. 

‘Every element has been carefully considered to create an engaging and responsive driving experience, where technology is seamlessly integrated to enhance – rather than overpower – the connection between car and driver. ‘

And it should be a hoot behind the wheel.

It comes with a new – though still mechanical – steering system, which is claimed to improve both feedback and response through the twisty stuff.

Revised suspension should also deliver improved cruising comfort, as well as body control in the corners, with front and rear anti-roll bars as standard to deliver handling ‘beyond any previous Morgan sports car’.

Buyers can opt for a Dynamic Handling Pack at a premium – this comes with adjustable front and rear Nitron dampers and specially tuned valving and spring rates for those who like to tinker with the setup of their performance motors. 

The Supersport is built on a new CXV-aluminium platform that’s stiffer than any other Morgan. However, it is sticking with its tradition of hand-forming this over a wooden ash frame

Revised suspension should also deliver improved cruising comfort as well as body control in the corners

For the first time in over a decade, the Supersport is a new model from Morgan to offer a small boot compartment

With a massive choice of colour and material finishes, customers can ‘create a vehicle that is a true one-off, and a reflection of their own personality’

Inside, Morgan has merged its classic design with modern technology; vintage instrument dials flank an LCD display, while the pair of Scottish-leather-clad seats are divided by a wood-panelled centre console housing both a traditional manual handbrake and BMW’s futuristic auto transmission shifter.

A new steering wheel design and upgraded audio system – which has Bluetooth phone connectivity – elevate the Supersport to 2025 standards. 

With a massive choice of colour and material finishes, customers can ‘create a vehicle that is a true one-off, and a reflection of their own personality’ – granted they’re willing to splash plenty of cash in the aim of having a bespoke creation.

Inside, Morgan has merged its classic design with modern technology; vintage instrument dials flank an LCD display

The pair of Scottish-leather-clad seats are divided by a wood-panelled centre console housing both a traditional manual handbrake and BMW’s futuristic auto transmission shifter

Under the old-school centrally hinged bonnet is a BMW-borrowed turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine producing 335bhp and linked to the German company’s ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox

It’s available to order now and first dealer demonstrator and customer orders will ‘go into build imminently,’ Morgan says

So, when can you get your hands on one?

It’s available to order now and first dealer demonstrator and customer orders will ‘go into build imminently,’ Morgan says. 

First test drives will be available at dealerships from mid-April though customer deliveries are due later this year.

While its entry price is £102,000, this doesn’t include the cost of the soft-top or hard-top options. 

If you want these, customers need to pay an additional £3,500 or £5,500 respectively.

Morgan Supersport: Will it fit in my garage? 

On sale: Order books open now

First deliveries: 2nd half 2025 

Price: from £102,000

Built: Malvern, Worcs

DIMENSIONS

Length: 4,110mm

Width (incl mirrors): 1,805mm

Height: 1,290mm

Wheelbase: 2,520mm

Kerb weight: 1,170kg

Fuel tank: 41 litres 

Wheels: 18-inch front and 19-inch rear 

ECONOMY

Fuel economy (combined): 36.8mpg 

CO2 emissions: 175g/km

PERFORMANCE

Engine: BMW 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo, inline six-cylinder

Gearbox: BMW ZF Eight-speed automatic

Maximum power: 335 bhp at 6,500rpm

Maximum torque: 369 lb ft at 1,250rpm

Acceleration (0-62mph): 3.9 seconds

Top speed: 166mph (267kph)