Morgan has revealed the Supersport 400, a new flagship model producing 402bhp, making it the most powerful production car in the company’s history.
The model is based on the Supersport introduced in 2025, which marked the debut of Morgan’s CXV aluminium platform. Supersport 400 retains that structure, with revisions focused on suspension, drivetrain calibration and component specification.
Power is provided by BMW’s B58 ‘O1’ turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. A new Active Performance exhaust system has been developed for Supersport 400, with the aim of altering exhaust note characteristics compared to the standard car.
Output is quoted at 402bhp, making it the most powerful roadgoing Morgan ever made – only the limited-run Plus 8 GTR comes close (see below). The Supersport 400 also packs 359lb ft of torque from as little as 1250rpm, and its 402bhp shove is contained in a 1170kg body, which means a power-to-weight ratio of 344bhp/tonne. All out it’ll do 180mph, and sprint to 62mph in 3.6 seconds.
A recalibrated version of Morgan’s Dynamic Handling Pack is fitted as standard. This includes adjustable Nitron dampers front and rear, with 24 stages of adjustment, along with revised spring rates and suspension geometry. The changes are intended to alter body control and response characteristics under load; an optional limited slip differential is also available.
Externally, the model is distinguished by a number of detail changes. These include the addition of front wing vents, intended to assist airflow and cooling, and a change from satin to gloss finish for the lower bodywork. The car is fitted with 19-inch forged Sportlite alloy wheels as standard to reduce unsprung mass, paired with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres.
Interior revisions include the introduction of Alcantara trim options alongside leather, as well as a revised stitch pattern applied across seats, doors and transmission tunnel. New instrument dial graphics have also been introduced, manufactured by Caerbont using analogue-style displays with digital communication systems. An aluminium automatic gear selector is available as an option. Morgan will also offer a number of new paint finishes for Supersport 400, including satin options, along with further interior and exterior personalisation choices as part of its coachbuilt approach.
However, where does the car sit within the hierarchy of monster Morgans? Historically Morgans had always prioritised light weight over thumping horsepower, but the first significant move came with the Aero 8 (pictured above) in 2000, which introduced BMW V8 power to the range. Early cars produced around 282bhp, but later iterations, including the Aero Supersports (pictured below) and Aero Coupe, saw outputs rise to approximately 362bhp.
The Aero GT, launched in 2018 as a limited run of eight cars, effectively marked the peak of the V8 Aero line. Using the same BMW-sourced 4.8-litre V8, it retained similar output figures but combined them with revised aerodynamics and chassis tuning. A more substantial increase arrived with the introduction of the Plus Six in 2019. Moving to BMW’s turbocharged B58 inline six-cylinder engine, the Plus Six produced 335bhp, but with significantly higher torque and broader delivery. Installed in the new CX aluminium platform, it combined increased performance with reduced weight, shifting the character of Morgan’s fastest models.
However, the Plus 8 GTR of 2021 (pictured above) was the previous highest-output Malvern machine – limited to just nine examples, its 4.8-litre V8 pumped out 375bhp. The Supersport 400 swiftly surpasses that – could we see another racing Morgan?
Production of the Supersport 400 is due to begin in May, and it will be available through Morgan retailers in the UK, Europe and other global markets where the Supersport is currently sold. More details can be found here.
