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Driving it The Aeromax’s BMW-sourced 367bhp, 4.8-litre V8 usually powers big saloons like the 5 and 7 Series so shifting the Aeromax’s waif-like 1,250kg presents absolutely no problems at all. Given the V8′s proximity to you it’s amazing how quiet that big engine is when you’re inside. Opening the window shatters the illusion of tranquillity though, the V8′s rich bass-like engine note making itself apparent n the sensational sound emanating from the side-mounted exhausts. These are optional, but a must if you like to hear your Aeromax: drive it with the window down a touch for full effect. The Aeromax’s pace is sensational too: it gathers speed with absolute impunity. The benchmark 0-62mph sprint is covered in 4.2 seconds though its pace is delivered in any gear at any point in the rev-range. The 370lb.ft of torque is key to this and also ensures it’s also pretty easy to light up the rear tyres in the wet. It doesn’t feel short of traction though, and when it does break loose it does so in such a friendly, progressive manner it’s never frightening. There are two gearbox choices: a mechanical-feeling manual or a smooth automatic that offers manual override. Brilliant as the manual is it’s the automatic that suits the Aeromax best, not least because having it liberates a touch more space in the otherwise tight foot well. That allows you to concentrate on the weighty steering, which is full of information, meaning you’re never left guessing as to what the front wheels are doing. It rides with real suppleness too, the suspension perfectly judged for our undulating and roughly surfaced roads. It’s as comfortable at cruising as it is when being pushed hard, the Aeromax the consummate GT but also a talented and engaging sports car. With so little weight to slow down the brakes are sensational. Apparently the Bosch engineer who helped set them up on the Aero 8 was so impressed with the stopping power on offer he bought the test car off Morgan. Vindication of the Morgan’s stopping power doesn’t come much greater than that. |
Source: carenthusiast
