Crucial to the car’s more composed and controllable character is a new set of 19in forged alloy wheels that weigh just 9.7kg apiece. That represents a saving of 4kg in unsprung weight per corner over the Plus Six. More conventional 18in cast items are available, but even they are the lightest cast wheels that Morgan has yet produced.
Meanwhile, new Michelin tyres have been chosen for the distinctive dynamic character they support, rather than merely being the grippiest options available.
But just as important as the Supersport’s dynamic enhancements are the various ways in which Morgan has sought to address what Wells refers to as some of “the minor quirks of living with a Morgan” and to make it more viable for use in all weathers and over longer distances.
For example, the roadster now has a boot that opens electronically off the key fob and – together with an enlarged load space behind the seats – can accommodate enough luggage for a weekend away. It can also house the removable side screens, which are now detached much more easily and smoothly using the door handles.
There’s a glovebox under the dashboard plus a new wireless phone charger in the centre console and a hands-free calling system. In addition, the convertible’s tricky Tenax roof fasteners have been swapped for simpler poppers, and the door hinges now have locking points built in so they don’t close themselves when parked on a hill.
