# Reimagined Retro Race Cars Morgan Motor Unveils New Bespoke Plus 8 GTR with Yas Marina Blue Finish By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-8-gtr References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/2022-morgan-plus-8-gtr/) & [morgan-motor](https://www.morgan-motor.com/)  Specialty British automaker Morgan Motor Company has unveiled its latest bespoke offering, the Plus GTR 8. The striking new vehicle pays homage to the old-school Plus 8 race car known as the ‘Big Blue.’ Maintaining the 'Big Blue's classic design codes, the Plus 8 GTR features five-spoke center-lock wheels framed in retro wheel arches and comes equipped with an aluminum revised rear end, front wings, and front splitter. Meanwhile, the car's exterior comes finished in a stunning Yas Marina Blue paint job. Performance upgrades include a new 375HP V8 engine and cannon-style twin-turbo sports exhausts. According to Morgan Motor, the Plus 8 GTR is being limited to a total of just nine units, making it a rare collectors vehicle that should appeal to fans of the iconic 'Big Blue' race car. Image Credit: Morgan Motor ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bespoke Cars:** Automakers can explore offering bespoke cars to cater to collectors and enthusiasts who desire unique and rare vehicles. - **Retro Design:** Designers can incorporate retro elements to appeal to nostalgia and attract consumers who desire vintage-inspired products. - **Performance Upgrades:** Automakers can explore improving vehicle performance by offering upgraded engine and exhaust options to cater to enthusiasts who value speed and horsepower. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Manufacturers can explore offering limited-edition or bespoke vehicles to cater to collectors and enthusiasts who desire unique and rare cars. - **Luxury Car Market:** Luxury car brands can incorporate retro design elements and offer bespoke options to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts who are willing to pay a premium for unique vehicles. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** The aftermarket industry can explore offering performance upgrades such as engine and exhaust systems to cater to enthusiasts who value speed and horsepower. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Les Mans-Celebrating Retro Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-four-lm62.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Hardtop Retro-Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-plus-4.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - ['60s-Era Throwback Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-mann.md) - [Riproaring British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar.md) - [Reimagined Open-Top Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentop-supercar.md) - [Retro-Inspired Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustang-shelby-gt500-heritage.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md)