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Morgan Aero 8

Each Morgan Aero 8 is hand crafted to order at the factory in Malvern, UK. Lightweight, powerful and effortlessly stylish, the new Morgan Aero 8 is a true British sports car. This, the most refined Aero product to date, is a fitting evolution of Morgan’s most technologically advanced range of vehicles.

Driving with the hood down amplifies the addictive V8 soundtrack. A dramatic rear opening clam shell boot is used to both tension and hide the mohair hood, whilst the lightweight hard top transforms the car into a coupé. A stiffer all-aluminium chassis and improved suspension are complimented by the improved aerodynamic performance of the hand sculpted body. New dashboard arrangements, real wood surrounds, textured box-woven carpets and fine leather trim enhance the new interior. Optional touch screen media systems, low slung carbon seats and bespoke detailing packs add to Morgan’s already extensive options list. Wherever this effortless sports tourer takes you, exclusivity is guaranteed.

An all new mohair soft-top with rear opening clam-shell boot design enables the hood to be stowed away neatly. Occupants are seated low in the vehicle, which in turn enables a sleek roof line and balanced vehicle proportions. An entirely hand trimmed, customisable interior: textured box woven carpet accentuates the fine natural leather found at each point of contact. Finished with real wood accents, detailed stitch work and classically styled components.

Morgan tailors every car to align with the customer’s personal vision. With infinite combinations of paint, leather and a vast array of detail choices, every Aero built will be a one-off.

The aluminium chassis benefits from improved torsional stiffness, a revised front end, all new suspension, anti-roll bars and a limited slip differential. The driver benefits from a more responsive and better handling sports car.

Morgan offers two types of engines:
BMW 4799CC V8 – BMW manual 6 speed gearbox with 367 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. Aero 8 accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 170 mph.
BMW 4799CC V8 – ZF automatic 6 speed gearbox with 367 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. Aero 8 accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph.

Acura ILX – quiet enough to hear your elevated heartbeat

The new 2020 Acura ILX delivers top performance even before you get in the vehicle. Its low, wide sporty stance betrays the look of a sports sedan. The performance of the Acura ILX is enhanced by Shark-Gray, noise-reducing wheels and the bold Diamond Pentagon Grille flanked by chiseled Jewel Eye® LED headlights.

The interior of the ILX is done in the style of sports cars. At the driver’s feet, stainless steel sport pedals offer a raceboot-ready style, while seats finished with perforated Ultrasuede® inserts and contrast stitching add to the performance-focused attitude. Above, a black headliner increases the dramatic effect of the red-illuminated instrument panel, and throughout the cabin. It’s a focus on performance matched in comfort with an array of premium materials, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. As well, dual-zone, automatic climate control, complete with humidity control and multilevel heated front seats, further improves everyone’s comfort. And to empower the driver, an available 7-inch LED backlit touchscreen manages everything from phone to audio to vehicle information.

Acura’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is designed to absorb and disperse frontal impact energy so less force is transferred to what really matters: the people inside. ACE incorporates extra bracing at the front corners to absorb and distribute impact energy from narrow-offset collisions to the primary crash structure. The outer braces are designed to transfer impact load toward the center of the frame, where the energy can be distributed around the cabin area more evenly. This enhanced frontal-crash-energy management helps reduce the forces transferred to the reinforced cabin and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a collision.

The 2.4 liter engine delivers 201 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3.600 rpm. The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission not only maintains high engine speeds, but also maintains a high heart rate. Fortunately, active sound control, standard for every ILX, dramatically reduces unwanted noise.

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport has been designed without compromise. Capable and adaptable it can get straight to work across a huge variety of vastly differing conditions and roles. Discovery Sport is ready for anything.

Discovery Sport features a strong, lightweight body structure which has been developed using advanced, weight-saving materials. The structure is based on a steel monocoque foundation which is derived from Land Rover’s compact SUV platform.

Discovery Sport has a chassis which has been specially developed by Land Rover engineers to deliver agile and refined on-road dynamics along with the brand’s legendary all-terrain capability. Lightweight aluminum chassis components are used extensively to improve suspension performance by increasing stiffness and reducing unsprung weight, while also reducing total vehicle weight. The chassis features a number of innovations, such as Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), which help the vehicle achieve its unique dynamic character.

Discovery Sport has a fully independent suspension system with an advanced multi-link rear suspension design. This delivers enhanced dynamics and refinement together with a compact layout to provide increased interior space. The system has been specifically developed to enhance the Discovery Sport with unmatched capabilities. It offers reactive and agile handling, with superior ride quality and sophistication. Excellent wheel travel and articulation helps the vehicle achieve legendary Land Rover off-road performance.

The lightweight, compact 9-speed Automatic Transmission is specifically designed for transverse applications. It is one of the most efficient and technically advanced ever used in a production Land Rover vehicle.

Discovery Sport offers two types of engines:

Si4 237HP
Ingenium 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 237hp. Gas engine produces 251 lb-ft of torque and delivers outstanding fuel economy and driveability. For excellent acceleration and effortless overtaking,
maximum torque is available at 1,250rpm. The intelligent continuous variable valve lift (CVVL) system varies the extent to which the supply valves open, reducing engine pumping losses. This allows the engine to ‘breathe’ with maximum efficiency, optimizing power and torque.

Si4 286HP
Ingenium 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gas engine with 286HP. It provides a maximum torque of 295 lb-ft at 1,500 rpm. The improved turbocharger has a high-flow compressor, the wheel delivers 26% more air, allowing a maximum power of 286HP. The twin-turbocharger has ceramic ball bearings which reduce friction and improve temporary response.