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Morgan is phasing out the Aero 8. But before it does, the British manufacturer will built eight final examples of the ultimate version to date. The Aero 8 was first introduced back in 2001, emerging as the first completely new Morgan design since the 1960s. It ended production in 2010, only to be revived again in 2015. The new Aero GT, revealed here for the first time, is looking to give the nameplate a spark and usher it into the history books for good. The send-off Aero GT is based on an aluminum architecture – in stark contrast to Morgan’s traditional wood frames – overlaid with hand-beaten metal aluminum body panels. For the GT, the bodywork has been modified for increased downforce, with additions including louvered front fenders and a rear diffusor – all derived from the GT3 racing version that Morgan debuted in 2009. Power comes courtesy of BMW’s N62 V8, rated at the same 367 horsepower as the Aero 8’s, sending the GT to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds before toppin...

The most extreme Morgan to date, the upcoming Aero GT, has been previewed with a series of teaser images. Morgan Motor Company says it’s a “gloves-off” version of the Aero 8 which marks the end of the famous British sports car’s production. The new race-inspired Morgan Aero GT will adopt the lessons learned from Morgan’s GT3 victories, featuring an all-new hand-worked body which is designed to reduce drag and increase downforce. The bespoke new Aero GT will come with new wing top louvers, deeper side sills and a big rear diffuser. Each example will also be heavily customized according to each owner’s taste. Power will come from the BMW-sourced 4.8-liter V8 with 367hp, paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. 0-62mph comes in 4.5 seconds, with the top speed set at 170mph. This will also be the final appearance of the naturally aspirated BMW V8 as the Bavarian company has stopped its production. Morgan will build just eight and already sold-out examples of the Aero GT, which...