<< Prev Page 2 of 2 Inspired by the Le Mans winning Morgan Plus 4, the chassis and running gear were based on a standard production model, modified to 'Super Sport' specification by LawrenceTune. The straightforward ladder frame chassis was left virtually untouched and featured Morgan's typical sliding-pillar front suspension. The Triumph-sourced engine, however, was thoroughly revised with the addition of twin Weber carburettors, a bespoke exhaust header and a modified cylinder head. This raised the power of the 2.1 litre engine to 156 bhp.
Intended for small scale production, the new SLR was officially introduced at the 1964 Racing Car Show as a 'Morgan and Triumph SLR.' In the end only three additional cars were produced by the small outfit; two for customers, while the third Morgan Plus 4 SLR was destined for Lawrence himself. All three cars were extensively raced, and especially in Lawrence's talented hands the lightweight and slippery Morgan faired remarkably well. He managed to keep tabs on works machinery like the factory Porsche 904s.
Morgan themselves also produced a Plus 4 with a more slippery body, known as the Plus 4 Plus and intended for road use. This also failed to grab the interest of the conservative Morgan customers and over 50 years later, the British manufacturer still builds cars with a virtually unaltered design. The three Morgan Plus 4 SLRs have all survived and have been regularly raced in historic events for many years, continuing to punch above their weight on most occasions. At the 2012 Goodwood Revival all four SLRs were reunited in a most memorable Fordwater Trophy Race. << Prev Page 2 of 2
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Inspired by the Le Mans winning Morgan Plus 4, the chassis and running gear were based on a standard production model, modified to 'Super Sport' specification by LawrenceTune. The straightforward ladder frame chassis was left virtually untouched and featured Morgan's typical sliding-pillar front suspension. The Triumph-sourced engine, however, was thoroughly revised with the addition of twin Weber carburettors, a bespoke exhaust header and a modified cylinder head. This raised the power of the 2.1 litre engine to 156 bhp.