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Morgan Supersport 400: BMW-tuned 402 HP roadster with 3.6s 0–62
technology1 month ago

Morgan Supersport 400: BMW-tuned 402 HP roadster with 3.6s 0–62

Morgan sharpens its Supersport with the 400 model, boosting output to 402 hp from the turbocharged BMW B58 inline-six while keeping the car’s 2,579 lb curb weight. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight‑speed automatic, improving 0–62 mph to 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph. The update adds forged 19-inch wheels, improved front wing vents for engine breathing, a bespoke exhaust, and standard 24‑way adjustable dampers, with a removable hardtop or fabric roof. It remains manual-less and pricey: €138,958 in Europe and £112,965 in the UK before taxes, with options that can push another ~£31,000 (including a limited-slip diff and aluminum shifter). A UK configurator is available for buyers to tailor the car.

Donkervoort P24 RS: The Dash-to-Axle Showstopper
automotive4 months ago

Donkervoort P24 RS: The Dash-to-Axle Showstopper

A playful look at Donkervoort’s P24 RS, a two-seat roadster that exaggerates dash-to-axle proportions to comic levels. It weighs about 1,720 lb dry, offers an aero option adding ~200 lb downforce at speed, uses a 3.5L twin‑turbo V6 behind a long hood with 5 speeds, and claims 0–124 mph in 7.4 seconds and 2.3 g of cornering. The engine’s 3D-printed intercoolers and headers showcase its tech-forward approach, and the $354k price tag is paired with a specialized US registration process. Overall, it’s absurd yet brilliantly appealing to fans of extreme automotive design.