Morgan has revealed a stunning roadster designed by Pininfarina in the style of the classic barchetta.
Morgan on Thursday unveiled the Midsummer, a low-slung roadster that combines Morgan's typical old-world British charm with Italian elegance injected by Pininfarina.
In true coachbuilding style, the Midsummer features a unique body penned by Pininfarina and draped over an existing chassis, in this case Morgan's modern bonded aluminumBut outright performance isn't the aim of the game in the case of the Midsummer, or any Morgan for that matter. The car was built as a celebration of coachbuilding, according to Morgan, but also as a subtle preview of the evolving Morgan design language, particularly when it comes to the surfacing of the fenders.
Stainless steel runs along the lower proportions of the car while exposed wood forms a ring around the cabin, a nod to the wooden frames used by earlier Morgans for their bodies. Also unique tot he design are lightweight forged wheels measuring 19 inches in diameter and wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires.
The interior is also unique. New analog gauges, hand-made in the U.K., are finished in an off-white color and look both modern and classic at the same time. A digital screen is still found in front of the driver, and is joined by a steering wheel with a solid aluminum center. The car also features a new Sennheiser with new dashboard controls.in the U.K., and production is due to follow later this year. Just 50 examples are destined to be built.
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