2023 Morgan Super 3 revealed with monocoque chassis

Morgan's radical three-wheeled model has been given a massive update for 2022, with the Super 3 bringing a range of firsts to the iconic British marque.

Replacing the outgoing 3 Wheeler, which made its debut in 2012 and was inspired by the original three-wheelers of the 1940s, the Super 3 is the first Morgan to feature a monocoque chassis, with the three-part aluminium construction making it considerably stronger than the existing model.

Sticking out the nose of the Super 3 is an aluminium block, which works as an engine mount, a mounting point for the LED headlights and ancillaries – as well as the chassis mount for suspension to bolt on to.

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Under the bonnet is a water-cooled, 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ford engine, doing away with the S&S air-cooled V-twin which featured in the 3 Wheeler, now providing 87kW at 6500 rpm and 150Nm at 4500rpm.

Drive is set to the rear wheel through a Mazda MX-5 derived five-speed manual transmission, carried over from the previous iteration of 3 – Wheeler although the 0-100km/h sprint can now be achieved in roughly seven seconds.

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Unique to the Super 3 is a pair of 20-inch wheels at the front, with an aerodynamic, monoblock design shod in specially made Avon tyres featuring ballooned sidewalls and a cross-ply inspired tread pattern.

While the essence of the 3 Wheeler's styling carries across, new to the Super 3 are a pair of bargeboards along its sides, featuring nard mounting points for a range of Morgan accessories from luggage racks to camera mounts, rated to carry up to 20 kilograms.

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The Super 3's exhaust is now inboard underneath the bodywork, lowering the risk of occupants or admirers getting burnt when standing too close, with its exit coming out of the lower portion of the car's teardrop-style rear end.

Speaking of the back, a cast aluminium piece provides structural support for the chassis in addition to mounting the number plate, being the boot's hinge, and providing a rear point for the luggage system to mount to.

On top of the boot, customers can opt to fit an exoskeleton-esque luggage mounting system, with the fuel filler flap sitting just behind the roll bars.

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Inside the cabin is a slightly more modern take on a classic design – while everything has been waterproofed, a range of new tech such as GPS, heated seats and a USB outlet have been provided so creature comforts aren't sacrificed.

Morgan offers a range of different size and shape steering wheels for the Super 3, with leather or wood trim, 14-inch or 13-inch diameter and even with a bit of dish if a buyer so desires.

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The price for all of this? In the UK, it starts at £41,995 (AU$78,400) but prices can soon escalate quickly depending on how one chooses to spec their Super 3 – available to try out on Morgan's online configurator.

Morgan has previously confirmed the Super 3 will come to Australia but hasn't provided a time nor a local price, as the new model is set to go on sale in the coming months back in the UK.