The Morgan Motor Company revealed a couple scratch pieces of design paper on Thursday, with sketches of the new 3 Wheeler that will be launched in 2022. We saw camouflaged shots of the new weekend car a few months ago, which will follow in the footsteps of the previous 3 Wheeler that ran from 2012 to this year.
None of these sketches will mirror the finished product completely, but they include a bunch of key design features that will land on the final vehicle. The bulk of the mass will still be behind the front wheels and Morgan says it will continue to be a "celebration of mechanical honesty."
"Morgan was founded on the production of three-wheeled cars, and when the 3 Wheeler was re-introduced in 2011 it became a firm pillar of the company's product range. We recognize the importance of evolving this bloodline and continuing to provide our growing community of enthusiasts with new, exciting, and unforgettable motoring experiences," said Steve Morris Morgan Motor Company CEO.
"Creating the all-new three-wheeled model has been a ground-up project, throughout which safety, durability, and character have been at the forefront of our focus. It has been an absolute joy seeing the new vehicle take shape, and we cannot wait to present it to the world next year, continuing the legacy of the model," he concluded.
From the sketches and previous spy shots, we can see that the teardrop shape remains while the two front outboard wheels continue to show off their mechanical connections. We will miss seeing the V-Twin motorcycle engine catching cool air out front. The 3 Wheeler will use a Ford three-cylinder for power, which also powers the new Euro-only Fiesta ST. It isn't as cool, but it's much more powerful.
The genius of the Morgan 3 Wheeler, unlike the new Plus 8 GTR, is that it feels like a motorcycle, but you don't have to put your feet down every time you stop. This new one won't feel as motorcycle adjacent, sans motorcycle engine, but it will still have that sitting-on-the-ground, wind-in-the-hair sensation that makes low speeds feel like high speeds. It's why we love the Mazda Miata.