Earlier this year, Morgan committed to bringing one new model to market every two years, and the first vehicle to come out of this initiative is the EvaGT, a 2+2 coupe set to debut at this year's Pebble Beach extravaganza.
Aside from the teaser above, Morgan isn't offering much in the way of design details, but judging by the tapered roofline and massive rear fenders, we're having a hard time imagining how more than two occupants could fit comfortably within the EvaGT.
The hand-finished, superformed aluminum body – which is decidedly more modern than past Morgan – boasts a number of aerodynamic tweaks, including flush door handles, hidden wipers and millimeter thin panel gaps to reduce drag and improve downforce. Underneath, the bonded aluminum chassis is based on Morgan's Aero SuperSports, the same underpinnings used on its GT3 competitor.
As it's done for the last decade, Morgan is sourcing its powertrain from BMW, and in the case of the EvaGT it's using the German's 306-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight six, along with a six-speed manual or "sport" automatic gearbox to shuttle power to the rear wheels. Morgan is estimating a curb weight of 2,755 pounds, resulting in a 0-60 mph dash of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 mph.
After the EvaGT makes its debut at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Carmel, California, Morgan will begin taking deposits on the first 100 units, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-2012. Get the full details in the press release after the jump.
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