Racecar Profile: Morgan ARV6

Cars, Features I By Winding Road Staff I November 06, 2014

As the most powerful racing car that Morgan has ever sold, the ARV6 takes the already formidable performance prowess of the Morgan 3.7 Roadster to another level. With a power to weight ratio of 370 horsepower per tonne and a number of track-tuned enhancements that are unique to the ARV6, this is quite literally the pinnacle of Morgan racing cars.

With a stripped out interior and the use of lightweight materials where-ever possible, AR Motorsport touts that the ARV6 “has been designed with one thing in mind – competing in motorsport and winning races.” While offering performance and handling that goes beyond any Morgan produced race car that has previously been available, AR Motorsport assures prospective buyers that the ARV6 will be “the perfect Morgan race car for experienced racers and novices alike.”

With a company history that spans more than a century and an extensive racing heritage, Morgan’s on and off track services ensure that those interested in racing a Morgan will also have extensive parts and racing support directly from the manufacturer. Let’s take a look at some of the technical details of the ARV6:

Specifications

Dimensions	Length: 4010mm / 157.9 inches Width: 1720mm / 67.7 inches Height: 1220mm / 48.03 inches
Price	£52,500 / ~ $83,200 USD (new, race-ready)
Weight	~ 950 kg / 2100 lbs
Engine	Ford 3.7-liter DOHC Duratec V6, 320 horsepower
Transmission	Ford six-speed manual
Chassis	Autophoretic coated galvanized steel
Suspension	220lbs front springs / adjustable shock absorbers / asymmetrical rear springs
Brakes	4-pot offset piston brake calipers / grooved rear discs and race pads / separate brake cylinders front and rear with adjustable balance bar
Exhaust	Re-packable side exit exhaust silencer / 200 cell race catalytic converter
Wheels/Tires	Light weight race wheels / Advan A048 DOT-approved race tires
Safety	FIA approved roll cage with built in door protection bars / 2.25ltr electric fire extinguisher / 4 point race harness / battery cut out switch