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