New Morgan Plus Six: Packing BMW Z4/Supra Power | Carfection 4K

Henry Catchpole visits the Morgan factory to take an up-close look at Morgan's new BMW powered car.
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[@mrberg9569]

This editing is damn better than TV

[@MetalGearRien]

Couldn't agree more.

[@colinjohnston8519]

He needs to learn to talk. He keeps himing and haing. Just learn your script bud and use your words.

[@mrberg9569]

Colin Johnston how to spell??

[@burnzy3210]

broadcast television is obsolete and biased. cancel your TV license asap

[@colinjohnston8519]

@@mrberg9569 what? That's not really a sentence bud. Maybe don't try to be a smart cvnt pointing out others typos when you can't even put a coherent sentence together, eh?

[@thomhughes2221]

You guys should do a group test, Z4 vs Supra vs Plus Six. Same engine very different cars.

[@IanObzi]

You can’t compare the two, and if you tried to in a conventional way it wouldn’t tell the full story. How can you quantify how a car makes you feel? How can you quantify emotion and passion and heritage and character and that incredible feeling inside that tells you you’re driving something really special? Computers and robots can’t make cars like this, yes Morgans have bits that don’t fit perfectly and sometimes they’re frustrating but my god you love them. You might really like your BMW, Merc or Audi but you’ll never love it, not in the way you will love your Morgan.

[@imaaronman]

Obzi exactly why they should do a group test...

[@jd_99]

In the British rain.

[@FredBTs]

jd or the California rain.

[@00Donkey00]

@@IanObzi Of course you can compare them. You can compare anything you like. You can compare a banana to a container ship if you want to.

[@drdoolittle5724]

I used to have a mate who was chief engineer for Morgan though because of his girth, didn't travel in the cars so perhaps this new model might accommodate him!! Oh, and he also had a small 2 seater plane which he could not fit-in either! God Bless you Maurice, the man who liked oysters so much he would have a plate of them on the dock at the ferry terminal whilst awaiting loading Morgans on the way back from testing at Le Man - then he would move on to the next oyster stall to try their offerings and so on until all oyster vendors had gratefully received his approbation! 6 plates I believe was his record.

[@aishwaryagaidhane]

I loved this story as much as this morgan (a lot) Have a good day mate :)

[@fasthracing]

Fat bastard then ?

[@Tential1]

I can't imagine having a member so girthy I can't drive a car. That's the girth you're talking about right?

[@mziwendukuntsele671]

Believe it or not, my dream convertible has always been a Morgan. I just love the marriage of modern tech with nostalgic design! Perrrrfect!!!!

[@kylesoler4139]

It's my mum's as well. ever since she went to the Factory years ago.

[@silverpairaducks]

Mental note... 3d scan BMW shift bits and make out of wood... Sell to Morgan owners.. Profit. Chicks...

[@samw]

I was thinking that too

[@superkjell]

Because Morgans sell in the tens and tens of... tens?

[@SoCalFreelance]

Or design a kit that eliminates the unsightly BMW part all together

[@burnzy3210]

or if you've got no money left after buying your morgan, put a tea cosey over it :D

[@silverpairaducks]

@Retro Collected then u don't understand Morgan

[@src248]

I fucking love this car. Stunning inside and out. There's nothing about this that doesn't inspire joy

[@arizonastrip73]

After all these years, Morgan has held to tradition by building the cockpit with wood. Well done!

[@michaelj7069]

I've never wanted a Morgan more, right now.

[@bruceburns1672]

Michael Jandavs There is a cure for your problem , BUY ONE .

[@dinkaboutit4228]

Yeah. Me too! And yet I still don't want one very much. XD

[@rebeccadonaldson1464]

I have NEVER wanted a Morgan LESS than after watching this.

[@michaelj7069]

Rebecca Donaldson Thanks for sharing that. Now piss off.

[@Trubshaw2]

Rebecca Donaldson I agree Rebecca don’t bring yourself down to Michaels level by replying to him he’s probably a 12-year-old boy

[@cestusfr]

Being as tall as you Mr Catchpole, this is the first time i can dream of having a confortable Morgan, and this idea is more than tempting. Thank you Morgan!!!

[@banaanbosse2565]

I really like it because it’s a bit like a restomod, but it’s way and way cheaper then any other restomod car on the market today and it’s a Morgan so that gives it something special!

[@robertl2856]

So proud that we still have Morgan

[@L0stJ0hnny]

Who's "we"? Morgan has just been sold to an Italian company

[@allensaunders449]

No other magazine style channel's can touch the quality of your vids

[@alanbratt3022]

Seriously? A Morgan with an auto transmission - what on earth is the world coming to???

[@samarthakur2686]

There is paddle shifter also

[@fasthracing]

Woman will get the vote next

[@fasthracing]

@Ford Prefect Didn't they used to use Fiat Twin cam motors once upon a time?

[@kylesoler4139]

Most people who buy cars like this are much older.

[@yolobeer990]

@Ford Prefect Well at least its not a british "engine". May actually run.

[@striker09dx]

that haircut and the car design go hand in hand.

[@error079]

that shifter is a massive disappointment

[@henjoh69]

Yep. They could have used the shifter from the 2018 Aero

[@stevenkelby2169]

So is the orange peel on the paint finish.

[@heffyx]

Absolutely. It doesn't fit at all

[@niekgozer26]

but is it a dealbreaker?

[@TheDonMagicWon]

So lazy it’s literally been pulled from the BMW without even bothering to change the detailing

[@DMSparky]

Wow what a spectacular sounding package. They have never appealed to me that much until now.

[@MadDocLive]

Lotus knowledge in the chassis, ash frame and superior power to weight ratio. What is there not to like?

[@MadDocLive]

@anglovirtual Morgan has plenty of carpenters to fix it I'm sure. Not a problem.

[@MadDocLive]

I'm sure this polished out.kzbin.info/www/bejne/on2lppiahZ6lh6M

[@Kocan7]

@@MadDocLive and dealers all over EU

[@freegs]

Catchpole's shoes

[@benedictwillcock7002]

The gearbox

[@josephtopps1289]

What a lovely object. I hope it drives as well as it looks. Morgan seem to be quietly on a bit of a roll at the moment. Henry’s presenting and delivery is brilliant and the cinematography fantastic as always with Carfection vids 👌

[@sideswipebl]

“Morgan doesn’t have a styling department. They just have a photocopier.” - Jeremy Clarkson

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

Well, yes

[@campkira]

Not a surpise Morgan supplier is BMW/Mini so they would have part form them. So they would carry over the same look.

[@bicyclist2]

Jeremy just being funny as usual. I don't really care, as all Morgans are beautiful.

[@mrfudd13]

They don't need a styling department - it wouldn't be able to improve the beauty of this vehicle.

[@paulhutton1507]

Problem???

[@masoudhosseini9204]

I wish they never stopped production of some cars like Mercedes w124 & w126 and BMW e39 & e46

[@BotWatts]

massive props to whoever edited this, good god its all so smooth and professional

[@parky2310]

Absolutely beautiful - I’ve always been a huge Moggy fan and it’s so good to see Morgan moving forward but staying traditional! - I can’t wait to see your review of this Henry! - Stunningly produced video as ever!

[@howardgoy9568]

Beautiful car - I've never got used to that Aero look, and it will no doubt uphold Morgan's legendary reputation for performance and handling. As a lifelong Morgan enthusiast I'm resigned to the fact that flat rads went out in the 1950's, but I can't help thinking that the demise of sliding pillar front suspension is taking things a little too far. Unfortunately prices have now risen to such a level that a new car is the preserve of the very wealthy, so I'll just have to live on the memories of the three I have been fortunate enough to own.

[@dansavident6650]

I have a 1979 4/4, about as trad as it gets. Personally, I love this and can't wait to see a 4/4 with this chassis. It's a great step forward. the only negative is the thick tops to the front wings. Can't wait to drive one!

[@briananthony4044]

Only change I would ask for is the removal of the 2 dials in front of the driver and the fitting of a larger screen, an 8 inch would probably suffice, so I can see navigation maps without having to use a magnifying glass.

[@vissitorsteve]

In my youthful years, the early 70's, I bought a Morgan +4 in British Racing green. I was in love with the styling, the leather belts over the hood, the tires (Dunlap 'Doggie Bones they were called), the spoke wheels...all of it. It came with an Austen-Healey engine. At the time it cost $2,000 which was expensive back then, but not exorbitant. In any case, I also loved the quirkiness of it. The fact that although it had an electric starter motor, the car could be started with a hand crank which was just under the hood. I also loved that in the owner's manual said, "Periodically check and tighten all bolts." Given that the chassis was made of wood, that seemed to make sense. :) Sadly, mechanically, it was one issue after the other. I had to order a new tonneau cover from the factory in Malvern-Links, in England while I lived in California. The major problem though was over heating. I took it to several mechanics and none could find the problem, despite me buying a new radiator and most every other cooling part. In the end, after a couple of years, I gave up and sold it to a Morgan dealer in San Francisco, (even though it was no longer running), for $1,600, which at the time, I considered a great deal. Of course now I wish I'd hung on to it as I sill love the styling, not to mention it's vast increase in value. :-)

[@19chucki74]

Perfect for summer drives in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia. Or down by the coast in Savannah. Can't help it, Georgia boy.

[@jj72rg]

so even Morgan hasn't developed a manual gearbox adaptation for this drivetrain yet, and I guess the electric steering from the BMW is carried over, couldn't imagine how's that gonna feel honestly.

[@ALMX5DP]

Jay Wong well the M240 still has a manual I believe so it’s really up to Morgan just to put it in I would imagine. And are you sure this has BMW EPAS and not a more traditional steering setup?

[@akishot6735]

not like a Morgan

[@ALMX5DP]

@Peder Hansen Speaking as someone who has depowered their Miata steering rack I tend to agree, but remember the age of the typical Morgan client. I bet power assist is very welcome to them.

[@ALMX5DP]

Peder Hansen for the Miata, you can go two routes. Mine is just plugging up the power steering lines, but people have also gone a step further and disassembled the rack and filled it with grease to replace the fluid. I love the feel currently so I haven’t bothered taking it the next step. For newer cars it’s not so simple though. Electric only racks might be able to simply be “unplugged” but that might freak out the electronics. Electro-hydraulic units could be just as complex but also have issues with plugging of power steering lines etc.

[@paulhutton1507]

You have to factor in that a company as small as Morgan doesn’t have nearly the income to develop a manual adapter for a modern engine.

[@maheshkumarmandal3188]

Morgan it's not just car it's beauty and the beast.

[@noelaguirre7104]

if I had the means this will absolutely be my weekend warrior, meantime I settle for my current Z4.

[@maryrafuse2297]

Still a classic British dream car. From my point of view the best in the world. Would have to win the lotto for one of these. Still one can appreciate the hand built quality.

[@neil2wheels876]

An exemplary gentleman's carriage. Bravo.

[@johnceragioli9671]

I really want one of these.....please bring to America. I may have to move to England just to buy one of these!

[@smokeyrobinson4918]

Want one... and a very pleasing presentation style from Henry...

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Lotus Evora steering wheel? It’s a blend between a Morgan, BMW, and Lotus (you know that suspension tuning will be bang on! )

[@pankajbajaj9578]

Electrify the luxury vintage cars to superpower high speed stratus

[@bicyclist2]

I love Morgan, but I hope there is a manual option. Thanks.

[@liammorris9843]

I would think that Morgan would offer one if there was enough customer demand.

[@poidadawi]

Love it Harry. Some of the best content from you guys in recent weeks. Would definitely patreon for this!

[@jarno3000]

Morgan's wheels are best ever! Sporty but classy. Perfectly fitting for a Moggy.

[@jarno3000]

Especially the 'steelies' !

[@Miester7]

I would have this over the Z4/Supra without hesitation. Then I would take it over to Pure Turbo's in Belgium and add hybrid turbos remap etc for 500+ HP. Be incredible wth that low weight.

[@nswgb69]

Exactly. This is a Morgan that can be tuned (Properly) by AC, Alpina, Pure Turbo's.....The list goes on & on.

[@roadreg1820]

Yep, and the B58 is built for power and can take it. This is going to be one special car. Can’t wait to see the first drives!

[@colinjohnston8519]

They aren't competing numb nuts. This is a low production hand built car and the z4 and supra are mas produced. This will be far more expensive. Just because something shares an engine doesn't mean it's the same car and you can chose one or the other. The plus 4 shares an engine with a ford Mondeo...

[@colinjohnston8519]

@@greabo9544 stop talking shite. Some morgans are extremely fast. Only the plus 4 is the traditional sports car that isn't meant to be overly fast. Get some knowledge bud.

[@OutdoorPOV]

Rather buy this than the new “Supra”

[@iBlogGadget]

Oh, come on.

[@Ms123kill]

It costs 78k £

[@milanmathew6230]

Ok go buy man , ugly grandpa of supra

[@OutdoorPOV]

milan philip maybe a ugly grandpa car to you, but a timeless designed car to me:)

[@milanmathew6230]

@@OutdoorPOV whats the use with that b58 i6 engine it has no aftermarket support for that car

[@clifford8505]

The strain in your voice when you say "it works"...in reference to the shifter. 🙄🙄

[@albonfilms]

Sick

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

Never would i think a supra and a morgan would share the same engine! Looks quality though

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

Russell - Not the first time. They used the 4.4L V8 from the 745i before for that Morgan Aero.

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

@@FlyingTigersKMT I said a Morgan and a supra. I am well aware morgan have used other engines - in fact all their engines are from other companies.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@@xPUR3xSHOTZx- and... this adds to the internet... how? Oh, btw, I am aware Morgan uses other company's engines. Now aren't we all content?

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

@@FlyingTigersKMT mate wtf are you on about? Clearly this 'adds to the internet' as 14 other people liked my comment - whilst no one likes yours

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@@xPUR3xSHOTZx - 14 whole likes... you've won the internet. Want a cookie?

[@Mamo878]

Something is clearly very very wrong. A Morgan _must_ have a manual transmission. It's as simple as that.

[@bicyclist2]

Amen! I completely agree!

[@justinevans1894]

Completely right

[@akishot6735]

agreed

[@psk1w1]

The recent +8 with BMW engines were auto only. But I do agree.....

[@cookiemonster276]

Yup. I'm sure the auto trans is great, but how can you have such a traditional car without a manual? That said, the demographic that his car appeals to may prefer an auto. Consider the popularity of the Alpine Z8 (automatic) over the standard BMW Z8.

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

I'd buy one in an instant - if I could afford one of course. But the one thing I'd change are the LED daylights. They should have been round like the housing. It's a small detail but I do not like them.

[@Ryukachoo]

What happened to that Morgan EV with a manual transmission they were talking about a few years ago?

[@jordanbanko5347]

Ryukachoo A full electric car with a manual transmission?

[@Dragoneer]

Yeah, how would that even function?

[@Ryukachoo]

Not difficult, the biggest problem is taking the torque without shredding A lot of classic car EV conversions keep the stick shift, it works similar but you just don't need to use the clutch in first, and you can leave it in higher gears all the time if you want

[@Dragoneer]

Ryukachoo There is really no need for a gear box in an electric vehicle as the motors would send immediate maximum torque to the wheels for optimum acceleration. But it probably could be done for the driving experience, it’s just quite pointless in terms of performance. Yeah, you’d theoretically get more torque at higher speeds, but an electric motor already has a _lot_ of torque and a subtle drop off (at a much higher speed than you’d expect) when compared to a combustion engine and given that is sent instantly to the wheels, there’s really no point if you’re looking to better performance...

[@Gairsy08]

Will they eventually offer a manual version?

[@chrisdooley6468]

Mile unless bmw/Toyota offers one no way Morgan has the resources to engineer one themselves. Plus I think I’ve read nothing but good reviews about that ZF8 speed.

[@Gairsy08]

Chris Dooley I thought Toyota was planning to offer a manual version of the new Supra

[@bigalalbig]

The B58 has been available for years with a manual box. We'll see of Morgan adopt it. The old Plus 8 was fabulous. Can't wait to drive this one. Let's hope the dealer's keep them upright this time.

[@jordanbanko5347]

Chris Dooley I would absolutely love the manual but would not be opposed to the ZF from BMW. Driven many of them and they are absolutely amazing. Driving the 4 cylinders and straight six’s and can only say great things. It should be interesting if Morgan keeps the amazing cracks and pops that the straight six offers when downshifting and upshifting respectively.

[@danger450]

Why the fuck would they? To sell to old retards who think they can shift faster than a computer?

[@sergiosaunier]

I really enjoy Harry's walkaround videos.

[@Plane_For_All_To_See]

OMG.. finally a Morgan I want so bad!!

[@lambosforusal]

@carfection when are you going to drive it?! Absolutely love the car. I feel that a weekend car is just a big man's toy, so why then not go all out and make it as fun as possible. It makes no sense to buy a Z4, Cayman or Supra as a weekend car (or a 911), it just too normal. This is just the business.

[@edz2974]

I would take this over the Z4 and Supra any day. It’s a classic beauty.

[@dankraiss3895]

Good for Morgan. Can't wait to see the driving video.

[@firefightergoggie]

Well done, Morgan.

[@richdelgado3405]

Love the wood frame. Now...how about a real wood steering wheel?

[@nerosteel1452]

This car's styling is the epitome of "if it ain't broke don't fix it"

[@inspectorchicken]

Perfect and beautiful machine, only needs a nicer steering wheel!

[@SmR8008]

Well done Morgan, that's pretty special😊😊😊

[@georgealderson4424]

The best thing is that it has an automatic gearbox which enables some of us to be able to drive when otherwise it would not be so

[@DriversSide]

Wow! This is an exciting new car!

[@Gondriman]

i like this idea of old melds with new to form a completely new beast

[@kingmuncher1]

Got one question for Morgan, why are your timber parts of the car not Pressure Treated. The timber would then outlast the car. Worth bearing in mind when you consider price of car and it would add value not just to the secondhand market but also to your reputation. Just a thought but worth a mention.

[@kenxiong6830]

British automotive royalty! 🇬🇧

[@simonhodgetts6530]

That, truly, is a thing of great beauty...........

[@DjJtown]

What I have a hard time understanding is the Morgan 3 wheeler powered by the S&S V-Twin is approved for sale in the US but the Speed8 and Speed6 are not. The same goes for the Caterham. The exception to this is they are ordered as a kit car, which is quite a puzzling to me.

[@rinusbrand9993]

What an improved Morgan. Awaiting Your driving impressions.

[@isaidelavega1727]

I absolutely love Morgan company, i'm just a little concerned about how well does this car do on crashes

[@pihermoso11]

unless that army of termites looking at it in a bad way get to it first, then you worry about crashes...

[@scottfromengland2303]

I suppose you could put the wood on the 🔥 after 👍🏻

[@isaidelavega1727]

The thing is, for 80k£ you can buy a very safe suv or another kind of sports car, granted, you won't have the same style as you might in a Morgan, but style won't save you if you loose control and drive into another car

[@joeyd4593]

Gorgeous, also love the extra room and tilt wheel - hopefully a manual comes.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

I would love to buy my wife a Morgan, it has to be one of the classiest cars on the road today

[@allthestroke88]

I don't know which is more charming, the British Racing Green, the Ice Blue or Henry.

[@Mr91495osh]

A true sports car.

[@SRSvictor]

Never would've thought that a new Morgan is going to be faster than a new Supra. Same engine on both but this is going to be half a ton lighter. Bet that'll make a big difference.

[@RobertMilat]

that, that beat was taken from a suicideboys song and thats amazing

[@chaoringmeister]

So where’s the satisfaction from getting yourself covered in that unique mix of grease, dirt and mud while fixing it yourself? I guess this appeals to a newer generation of Morgan enthusiasts, but I do prefer to be able to fix things myself, even if it ends in failure, there’s still a satisfaction of attempting something myself.

[@jazziejeffie]

Meanwhile just 5 minutes up the road Jaguar are making engines, whats up with them? British Morgan Worx

[@briananthony4044]

That's a good point. The latest Jaguar engines seem rather nice.

[@VCYT]

This bmw engine is made in Birmingham.

[@liammorris9843]

They are Ford derived lumps that don't really cut it.

[@juanzingarello4005]

I am curious to know, how do you go about checking the oil level in this car? The B58 doesn't use a dipstick. It uses electronic sensors which relay the info to the BMW iDrive system. In the case of the Supra, it also uses BMWs iDrive. But this car has a basic cabin. The only thing I can think of is if they do what Rolls-Royce did in the 90s and use a button that you press to check the oil level and it uses the fuel gauge to tell you.

[@tomokokishi3066]

i want this. Now.

[@rewindevocojp5439]

I love the high quality content you guys create! I’m trying to produce the same great videography on different subjects

[@shonnyNOR]

Henry Catchpole - not related to Eric Catchpole of Lovejoy fame? Very good presentation of the ultimate sportscar.

[@darylotero6505]

What a smooth editing!

[@apexxxx10]

*Hi Henry, Did you Catch the Pole yet? I bet you DID, with those sideburns!*

[@guzzimike1100]

very nice video. Thank you!

[@Maurice_Moss]

I do quite like Morgan's, but come on, it should have a manual gearbox, it's supposed to be old school

[@dickiedollop]

My guess is they’re aiming at the American market because they don’t do manual gearboxes over there

[@jomaha9227]

@@dickiedollop My Tacoma has a V6 and 6spd ;) ... I expect it to be worth a crap ton some day if I ever stop putting miles on it

[@BrownSofaGamer]

Richard Evans What are you on about? Plenty of Americans love manual gearboxes. It is strange the Morgan is choosing not to offer one, but the dual clutch should offer a excellent driving experience.

[@edjohnson1788]

Stick shifts in the US are endangered, but not extinct. Check out a Mustang or Corvette, for example.@@dickiedollop

[@JimoftheSlim]

@@edjohnson1788 it's counterintuitive. stick take rates for normal cars are much lower, but enthusiast cars have higher ones-especially porsche and bmw

[@hamishdavidson3368]

No Manual gearbox? Sorry absolute fail.

[@rthomson1197]

We need a road test video ASAP!

[@MegaSomveer]

Love the woodwork!

[@garypecoraro9293]

Oh! Yeah baby, I'd love one?

[@joevandijk2284]

The ash frame is just pure gimmecky for the followers.

[@MehulKamdar]

Absolutely gorgeous car!

[@josemamertobacani6498]

A car that so beutiful a car that for absolute driving relaxation ..😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩

[@MrBfeboi]

great film. disappointing decision on the gear lever. Love the cheeky grin with the mention of "exciting drive" at the end

[@jamesbond9873]

I would kill to have that car. Except for the shifter.

[@Edro1973]

I see a video about Morgans, I press play.

[@jamesfranklin2203]

Interesting mix of aluminum and wood

[@KevsSanders]

Superb as always.

[@mczacify]

If only this car is available in Malaysia 😍

[@paulhutton1507]

I really hope with the shared engine they can sell it in the United States. It’s just a pity there’s no manual transmission.

[@blanntaka]

at least redesign that out of place bmw shifter... its like ripped from a 3 series and just shoved in there.. and how much does this morgan cost? am guessing over 70,000 pounds?

[@scottfromengland2303]

The B58 will be in all the new BMW's 👍🏻

[@rupertevans6847]

Good to see moving with the times. It was this or end like tvr.