New Morgan 3 Wheeler confirmed with non-turbo Ford Fiesta ST engine

The ultra-lightweight sports car gets a second wind of life with petrol power, but an all-electric future is still on the horizon.

British sports car brand Morgan has confirmed its iconic 3 Wheeler will be renewed for a new generation, powered by a naturally-aspirated Ford three-cylinder engine believed to have been derived from the Fiesta ST hot hatch.

The demise of the existing retro-inspired, three-wheeled sports car – powered by a front-mounted 2.0-litre V2 motorcycle engine – was announced last week, due to ever-tightening emissions regulations in Europe.

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