The boutique British automaker Morgan Motor Company has unveiled its most powerful production car ever, the new Supersport 400. At first glance, it looks like something from another era, with its long hood, exposed fenders, and unmistakable vintage roadster silhouette. But underneath that classic design is a thoroughly modern performance machine.
Power comes from a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine producing just over 400 bhp, marking the first time a Morgan will offer a vehicle with bhp output above four-zero-zero. This is the most potent Morgan ever built. That power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, pushing the lightweight car—just over 2,500 pounds—to 60 mph in under four seconds and on to a top speed of around 180 mph. It uses a modern bonded aluminum platform while retaining traditional craftsmanship, including hand-formed aluminum body panels and Morgan’s signature construction techniques.
Updated suspension tuning, lightweight components, and a more aggressive setup make this version sharper and more performance-focused than anything the company has produced before. Inside, the car blends old and new. Leather, aluminum, and analog-style dials dominate the cabin, but subtle modern touches like updated materials and improved ergonomics bring it into the 21st century. It’s a car designed not just to be driven, but experienced.
A Brief History of Morgan Automobiles
To understand the Morgan Supersport 400, you have to understand Morgan itself. Founded in 1910 by H.F.S. Morgan, the company began by building three-wheeled vehicles that were lightweight, affordable, and surprisingly quick. That philosophy, lightweight construction and driver-focused design, has defined the brand for more than a century.
Morgan introduced its first four-wheeled car, the 4/4, in 1936, and remarkably, that model (in evolved form) remained in production for over 80 years. Even as the automotive world embraced mass production, electronics, and ever-increasing complexity, Morgan stayed committed to hand-built cars that prioritized feel over technology. Through the decades, Morgan has evolved carefully rather than radically. Cars like the Plus 4 and Plus 8 brought more power and refinement, while still retaining the brand’s traditional look and construction. More recently, models like the Plus Six introduced modern engineering, including a new aluminum chassis and BMW-sourced engines, marking a turning point for the company.
Order a Morgan Supersport 400
The Supersport 400 represents the next step in that evolution, and you can have it in many ways. Try out the Morgan 400 configuration tool, but be warned, you might fund yourself spending too much time with it. Once I was done, my build came in at just more than 150,000 British pounds.
The car is unmistakably a Morgan, hand-built, lightweight, and rooted in tradition, Yet, it’s also faster, sharper, and more capable than ever before. More importantly, it signals a shift in direction. Morgan is no longer just preserving its own automotive history; it’s actively shaping its future.
With limited production numbers and a focus on bespoke craftsmanship, the Supersport 400 isn’t meant to compete with mainstream sports cars. Instead, it exists in its own space, a blend of heritage and modern performance that few other automakers can replicate. The Morgan Supersport 400 is something different: a reminder that driving can still be mechanical and highly engaging, even in 2026.
