Quick facts
- Engine
- 3.8L twin-turbo V8
- Power
- 562 hp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.1 seconds
- Top speed
- 204 mph
- Price from
- £165,000
Why this car matters
The entry-level exotic is the most important car in any supercar maker’s range. It is the one buyers step up to, the one they use most, and the one that has to justify itself on real roads rather than a dyno graph.
This car understands that. It is fast enough to thrill anyone, but its real talent is accessibility — the sense that you can enjoy 80 percent of its ability at sane speeds.
What it’s like to drive
The steering is the headline. In an era of numb electric racks, this car retains a delicacy and texture that lets you place it to the centimetre. Combined with a supple ride, it flatters you on a challenging road.
The V8 is muscular and flexible, if not the most charismatic engine in the class. Left in its automatic mode it is a relaxed cruiser; switched to manual it snaps through gears with real urgency.
Living with it
Visibility is good, the nose lift clears most speed bumps and driveways, and the boot will swallow a soft weekend bag. This is a supercar you can use without an event planner.
The infotainment shows its age and cabin storage is tight, but these are minor complaints against a car that gets the fundamentals so right.
What we love
- Sublime hydraulic-feel steering
- Compliant ride makes it usable every day
- Strong performance without intimidation
Worth considering
- Cabin storage is minimal
- Infotainment lags rivals
- Turbo lag at very low revs
Senior Reviews Editor
Sofia Nakamura
Former performance engineer turned journalist, Sofia translates spec sheets into what actually matters behind the wheel.
