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Morgan Aero 8 Roadster review

2000 - 2010 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £55,538 - £73,579
Road tax cost £345 - £735
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 302 - 400 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Effortless style, superb performance, BMW engine and gearbox, unique hand built cabin

CONS

Limited practicality and safety features, expensive to buy and run

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

For sheer character and charm, few cars can match the Morgan Aero 8. It may be hand built and with a traditional look, but the Morgan is a thoroughly modern sports car that uses an aluminium chassis while power comes from a BMW V8 engine. This gives it a 0-62mph time of less than five seconds and it feels even faster from behind the wheel. The original model had an unfortunate cross-eyed appearance, but a revised model, introduced in 2006, was a huge improvement.

Designed and built in Britain it has a uniqueness few similarly priced cars can match and there are more dealers around than you’d think. However, that doesn’t stop it being expensive to buy and run.