Morgan boasts timeless classics like the Plus Six, while Pininfarina has the genius Battista in its repertoire. Their collaboration has birthed the Midsummer, blending the elegance of 1930s car designs with the modern sharpness of a turbocharged vehicle.
Let’s begin the exploration of the Midsummer with its design, which is arguably one of the most beautiful ever crafted, at least in my opinion. This special project car is a homage to the golden era of European barchetta designs, drawing inspiration from Pininfarina’s early creations.
Technically, the Midsummer retains its Morgan essence, built upon the British marque’s CX-generation bonded aluminum platform, first utilized in the Plus Six in 2019. An evolved Morgan body adorns this platform, featuring the iconic front end with round headlights flanking a horseshoe radiator grille though uniquely designed for the Midsummer.
Under the hood, the Midsummer is propelled by a BMW-sourced six-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, likely delivering 335 hp, similar to the Plus Six.
While seemingly modest by today’s standards, this power output, combined with the Midsummer’s target weight of just 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg), promises exhilarating performance.
To emphasize its collaboration with Pininfarina, the Midsummer proudly bears a badge reading Pininfarina Fuoriserie, signifying its rarity as an out-of-series model. Limited to just 50 units, production is set to commence later this year, with pricing details available exclusively to prospective buyers. The Midsummer is poised to make its public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.