As is the near perfect ride, Morgan softened the suspension after fitting racing rose joints and giving what should be a boneshaker a near magic carpet feel. There's also none of the wild wheelspin thanks to that soft rear end; when I plant the throttle the car sits down on wide, 20-inch wheels, finds its grip and simply takes off.
The lightweight frame gives it a lithe feel in the bends and it would take a thuggish approach and real intent to push the car sideways in the corners. If you do, a limited-slip differential helps get it all back under control. A Ferrari will decimate it on-track, but this is all the car you could ever want on a public road and it remains fun at any speed.
It's an addictive experience hammering the throttle in the Aeromax, and in speed-unfriendly Switzerland Prince Sturzda might find himself explaining the rush to an unsympathetic policeman more than once if he cannot find the AP Racing brakes fast enough.
But if that policeman comes with a sense of humor, or even slightly appreciates a quirky car, then he's in with a chance. Even the elderly folk bussed in to taste one last scone seemed to appreciate ancient design ideals brought so up to date the car could star in the next Batman film. And when parked, the Aeromax draws crowds from far and wide. It's one of those cars that puts a smile on everyone's face. It's truly unique, and for that reason alone worth more than the Ferraris or Lamborghinis that could be had for not so much more money.
Morgan Aeromax
* Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
* Engine
4.8-liter V8, dohc, 48-valve
* Transmission
Six-speed manual
* Suspension
Cantilever upper arms, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar (f), double wishbone with anti-roll bar (r)
* Brakes
Six-piston AP Racing calipers with 350mm rotors (f)Two-piston AP Racing calipers with 332mm rotors (r)
* Wheels and Tires
Forged alloy, 8.5x20BF Goodrich, 245/30
*Performance*
Peak Power: 367 hp @ 6100 rpm
Peak Torque: 370 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
0-62mph: 4.2 sec.
Top Speed: 170 mph