Performance Review: Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Morgan 3 Wheeler Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Morgan 3 Wheeler has a 1976cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V2's includes the

The 3 Wheeler shares its Petrol V2 engine configuration with the likes of the If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 3 Wheeler's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 525 kgs (1157 lbs) this makes the Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin in the same weight category as the 2013 Caterham 7 485 2.0L or the give or take 50kg.

The Morgan 3 Wheeler shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1976cc 4V V2 engine produces 115 bhp (85 kW) @ 4500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V2 throws out 103 lb-ft (139.6 Nm) @ 3250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Morgan 3 Wheeler you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.9 V6 Turbo (243.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Morgan 3 Wheeler.

The Morgan 3 Wheeler has a Power to weight ratio of 219.0 bhp per ton and 196.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 3 Wheeler competing with the 2019 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.9 V6 Turbo (243.9 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Porsche Cayman GTS PDK 3.4L (243.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Morgan 3 Wheeler generating around 196.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 (221.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (221.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 3 Wheeler and the 2012 Lexus LS 460 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Morgan 3 Wheeler on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.95 secs @ 98.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Lexus LS 460 4.6 V8 (13.90 secs), the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (13.92 secs), and the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (13.93 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin has a maximum speed of 115mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 3 Wheeler equals the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (126 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin then how about the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (126 mph), the , or the 2004 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.8 GSi (126 mph).

Related Links:

2011 3 Wheeler Rivals List.

A Brief History of Morgan

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