2005 Morgan Aeromax Overview

The Aeromax's door handles and door mirrors were created by hand to "unique sculptural designs", says Morgan, and the unique

The unique split rear window not only looks sensational, but also allows easy access to the cargo area from either side of the car. (Photo: Morgan)

split rear window not only looks sensational, but also allows easy access to the cargo area from either side of the car. Inside that "boot" is a set of custom built luggage, commissioned from Schedoni of Italy. Morgan insists that a "substantial chassis beam" has been integrated to stop heavy objects in the trunk from moving forward into the cockpit in case of an accident.

Under the ash wood frame is an aluminum chassis surpasses industry safety standards in Europe and the U.S. Safety in mind, the Aeromax includes the same Siemens electronic airbag system from the Aero Eight. Sensors are also built into each wheel bearing to relay tire contact information to the engine ECU and the ABS electronic brake control units.

Being that comfort was one of Sturdza's priorities, the Aeromax features air conditioning and cruise control, while peace of mind can be had due to tire pressure and tire

The Aeromax, like the Aero Eight (shown here), makes use of BMW's 333-horsepower 4.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 331 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Morgan)

temperature monitoring systems. Morgan adds, "Even with these features the chassis is the lightest V8 production platform in the world."

That lightweight combines with BMW power to make it one of the fastest coupes sold in Europe, sprinting to 100 km/h in only 4.5 seconds. What's under the hood? The Aeromax, like the Aero Eight, makes use of BMW's 333-horsepower 4.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 331 lb-ft of torque, which features unique power-boosting Valvetronic and double-VANOS (variable valve timing) technologies. A new ZF six-speed manual gearbox, with longer ratios than the previous stick shift, sends power through a hydraulic limited slip differential and then down to the rear wheels. Top speed is rated at more than 260 km/h (160 mph).