Morgan 3-Wheeler

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Morgan 3 Wheeler{{cite journal |journal=Autocar |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/morgan/3-wheeler |title=Morgan 3 Wheeler review |last=Prior |first=Matt |publisher=Haymarket Consumer Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131040122/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/morgan/3-wheeler |archive-date=2013-01-31 |url-status=live|access-date=2013-02-13}}

| image = Morgan 3-Wheeler, front left (Amagansett).jpg

| caption = 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler, US-spec

| manufacturer = Morgan Motor Company

| production = 2012–2021 (3 Wheeler)
2016–2018 (EV3)

| model_years =

| assembly = Malvern Link, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

| predecessor = Morgan F-Series

| successor = Morgan Super 3

| class = Three-wheeler, Sports car

| body_style = 2 seat, Roadster

| layout = FR layout

| platform =

| engine = S&S 1983 cc ohv V-twin

| transmission = Mazda 5-speed manual with torque damper

| wheelbase = {{convert|92|in|mm|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web |url=http://morgan3wheeler.us/specs |title=Morgan 3 Specs |publisher=Liberty Motors |location=Seattle, Washington US |type=Dealer's vehicle specification page |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611103842/http://morgan3wheeler.us/specs |archive-date=2012-06-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2013-02-13}}

| length = {{convert|126|in|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| related =

| designer =

| sp = uk

}}

The Morgan 3 Wheeler is a three-wheeled roadster produced by British manufacturer Morgan Motor Company from 2012 to 2021. It was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.{{cite news

| title = 2011 Morgan Threewheeler

| url = http://www.insideline.com/morgan/2011-morgan-threewheeler.html

| magazine = Edmunds Inside Line

| publisher = Edmunds Inc.

| date = 4 November 2010

| access-date = 2011-02-19}}{{cite news

| title = Morgan 3 Wheeler (2011) first official pictures

| first = Sarah-Jayne

| last = Harrison

| url = http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Morgan-going-back-to-their-roots/

| magazine = Car Magazine

| publisher = Bauer Media

| location = Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

| date = 3 November 2010

| access-date = 2011-02-19}}

{{cite news| title=Morgan revives the Threewheeler| first=Tom| last=Phillips| url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/259048/morgan_revives_the_threewheeler.html| magazine=Auto Express| publisher=Dennis Publishing| location=London| date=4 November 2010| access-date=2011-02-19}}{{cite news| title=Morgan Threewheeler returns after 58-year break| first=Brad| last=Constant| url=http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101103/CARNEWS/101109946| magazine=Autoweek| publisher=Crain Communications| location=Detroit, MI, USA| date=3 November 2010| access-date=2011-02-19| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311062516/http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101103/CARNEWS/101109946| archive-date=11 March 2012| url-status=dead}}

Technical

The 3 Wheeler was initially said to have a Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle V-twin engine and a Mazda 5-speed manual transmission,{{cite news| title=First Look: 2011 Morgan Threewheeler| first=Seyth| last=Miersma| url=http://www.windingroad.com/articles/news/first-look-2011-morgan-threewheeler/| magazine=Winding Road| location=Ypsilanti, MI, USA| date=3 November 2010| access-date=2011-02-19}} and was estimated to deliver {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} at the rear wheel. However, there was a surprise when the prototype that was shown at Geneva had an S&S engine. Production three-wheelers turned out to have S&S engines.{{cite news| title=Geneva Auto Show: Morgan 3 Wheeler| first=Jerry| last=Garrett| url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/25/geneva-auto-show-morgan-3-wheeler/| newspaper=The New York Times| date=25 February 2011| access-date=2011-03-04| quote=It was announced to have an 81-horsepower V-twin motorcycle engine built by S & S, the same company that builds motors for so-called Harley clone choppers, and is closely based on late-model Harley-Davidson power plants. However, the UK test the final bhp at 81 bhp.}}{{cite news| title=Morgan 3-Wheeler - Auto Shows| first=Justin| last=Berkowitz| url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q1/morgan_3-wheeler-auto_shows| magazine=Car and Driver| publisher=Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.| date=1 March 2011| access-date=2011-03-04| quote=This S&S-supplied powerplant is a bit more modern, though: It produces 81 hp, is fuel-injected, and is mated to a Mazda-sourced five-speed gearbox.}} The kerb weight was originally estimated to be less than {{convert|500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, but the final weight was tested at 550 kg (1,212 lb). The acceleration from zero to {{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} was estimated by Morgan as 4.5 seconds, with an (estimated) top speed of {{convert|115|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The three-wheeler was homologated as a motorcycle in the United States.

Orders and deliveries

The company states that 850 deposits have been taken since the announcement in 2011. Customer deliveries began in Europe in February 2012. USA deliveries were in June 2012, when the first imported three-wheeler was displayed in New York City and at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance.

Appearances on Top Gear

The Morgan 3 Wheeler was featured in a Series 18 episode of UK motoring show Top Gear where presenter Richard Hammond picked the Morgan 3 Wheeler in a comparison of track-day cars. The 3 Wheeler won the "Not-A-Car of the Year 2011" in Top Gear.

Successor model

The current generation model of the Morgan 3 Wheeler ended production in summer 2021{{Cite web |date=2023-08-01 |title=3 Wheeler - Morgan Motor Company |url=https://morgan-motor.com/models/past-models/3-wheeler/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |language=en-GB}} with a run-out version called the P101.{{cite web |author=Will Trinkwon |title=Morgan 3 Wheeler P101 Edition revealed as run-out model |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/morgan-3-wheeler-p101-edition-revealed-run-out-model |website=Autocar |access-date=25 January 2021 |language=en |date=19 November 2020}} It was replaced by the Morgan Super 3 in 2022.{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: new 2022 Morgan 3 Wheeler confirmed in testing shot |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/exclusive-new-2022-morgan-3-wheeler-confirmed-testing-shot |website =www.autocar.co.uk |author=Felix Page |access-date=8 April 2021}}

Electric variant

File:Morgan Threewheeler EV3 Genf 2018.jpg, 6 March 2018]]

Morgan was working on an electric prototype version of the Three Wheeler called the “EV3”. The electric motor was rated at 101 bhp, and was estimated to produce 150 miles of range (240 km) with a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ashwoodselectricmotors.com/blog/2016/03/21/morgan-3-wheeler-goes-electric-with-an-ashwoods-electric-motor |title=Morgan 3 wheeler goes electric - with an Ashwoods Electric Motor | AEM |access-date=4 May 2016 |archive-date=19 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419140440/http://www.ashwoodselectricmotors.com/blog/2016/03/21/morgan-3-wheeler-goes-electric-with-an-ashwoods-electric-motor |url-status=dead }} Production of the EV3 was cancelled in late 2018.{{cite web |author=Steve Cropley |date=12 October 2018|title=Electric Morgan 3 Wheeler shelved |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/electric-morgan-3-wheeler-shelved |website=Autocar |access-date=11 March 2024 |language=en}}