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2009 Morgan Morgan Aero SuperSports GT3

2009 Morgan Morgan Aero SuperSports GT3

2009 Morgan Morgan Aero SuperSports GT3

In 2009, a new Morgan appeared at the opening round of the FIA GT3 Silverstone meeting that mimicked the recently released Targa version called the SuperSports. Like the earlier Aero 8 racecars, this was designed and run by AutoGt Racing out of Dannemarie, France.

Using the capable aluminum chassis and BMW V8 engine, the Aero 8 is a good basis for a competent GT3 racecar. AutoGT fitted the car with larger AP Racing brakes, a Hollinger 6-Speed sequential gearbox and a full rollcage to comply with safety regulations.

In this configuration, AutoGT won the first two races of the season with drivers Dimitri Enjalbert and Johan-Boris Scheier taking round one and Gael Lesoudier and Maxime Martin winning round 2. The victory was especially sweet since this was the maiden race for the Morgan SuperSports which had been in development for 2 years. Furthermore Morgans was celebrating their 100th anniversary at their home track.

Later in the season, Gael Lesoudier and Maxime Martin placed second at the third round in Adria. These victories helped AutoGT Racing place 6th in the 2009 FIA GT3 European Teams Championship.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
type Racing Car
built at Dannemarie , France
production 2
engine BMW S50LA 90° V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain Chain Driven DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement 4941 cc / 301.52 in³
bore 94 mm / 3.7 in
stroke 89 mm / 3.5 in
power 328.1 kw / 440 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output 89.05 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 407.41 bhp per tonne
torque 550 nm / 405.7 ft lbs
body / frame Body over Aluminum Chassis
driven wheels RWD
wheel type Michelin
front tires 27/65 18
rear tires 30/65 18
front brakes Discs w/AP Racing 6-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Discs w/AP Racing 6-Piston Calipers
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, BOS Shock Absorbers
r suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, BOS Shock Absorbers
curb weight 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
wheelbase 2520 mm / 99.2 in
front track 1575 mm / 62.0 in
rear track 1612 mm / 63.5 in
length 4170 mm / 164.2 in
width 1860 mm / 73.2 in
height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
transmission 6-Speed Hollinger Sequential
fuel capacity 85 litres or 22.44 gal.
race victories 2009 Silverstone Supercar Showdown