However, there was consensus among all editors that when it comes to best bang for the buck, it’s almost impossible to beat the new Slingshot. Which leaves us with the Slingshot and Spyder.ĭue to the apples vs dinosaurs nature of this comparo, we disposed of our normal scoring system because it just didn’t seem appropriate. Needless to say, when it comes to the Morgan, if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it. Once our tester arrived in the States, Morgan West, the dealer who lent us their demo, tacked on the “Morgan West Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Package,” which adds even more chrome/polished bits, graphics, and a Raptor air intake for the X-Wedge engine. Granted, our tester came with a host of aesthetic factory options, like the $3,796.47 Factory Bright Pack, which boasts chrome roll bars, polished exhaust, polished lower engine case, and chrome headlight buckets. Base model Morgans are priced somewhere in the $40k to $50k range, but that’s still twice as expensive as the other vehicles in this comparison. In the price department we’ve a wide gap between the Slingshot ($20k), Spyder ($21k as tested, $19.5k for the base model F3) and the Morgan at $78k as tested. The Slingshot’s brakes provide powerful, progressive stopping performance in all situations. “Non-power brakes require a strong stomp but offer pure feedback during threshold braking,” says Duke. “Once unbridled, the chassis balance between front and rear wheels became much more readable, upping the fun factor significantly.”Īlso operated by a foot pedal, but at the other extreme of linked brakes, are the manually operated ones of the Morgan. “I was initially unhappy with the Slingshot’s handling balance until I switched off the stability control,” says Duke. The Morgan’s lack of modernity and direct-connect feel is in stark contrast to the Slingshot and its electronic package including ABS and stability- and traction-control systems. “The 3 Wheeler’s well-sorted chassis encourages the driver to explore its admittedly low limits, while its Mazda Miata-sourced transmission has delightfully short throws and a satisfying feel of engagement.” “The Morgan’s steering is beautifully communicative, well-weighted and provides delicate yet clear feedback,” says Editorial Director Sean Alexander. “There’s a pureness in the driving experience, where you know every input you’re giving is being delivered to the vehicle and not given by a computer’s interpretation of your demands,” says Siahaan. Funny how the most expensive vehicle here, the Morgan ($78,000 as tested), is also the one lacking any of the modern technological rider aids with which the other two are so equipped.
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