Best B road car for 2022?

[BorkBorkBork]

Having just watched Harry’s honest review of the 992 GT3, it got me wondering what everyone’s perfect B road car is for the UK? I’m looking at options for Spring 2022 and having just chopped in both a 991.2 GT3 and a GR Yaris, what would you recommend?.

To add some context, I loved the GT3, the engine was glorious but it was probably a little too much for the B roads I enjoy. The GR Yaris I loved too but it wasn’t quite special enough to want to keep long term. Previous to those I had a 991.2 C4 GTS, and that was a great all rounder but lacked a bit of theatre engine wise.

I’m seriously considering a GT4 or 718 GTS, or maybe ordering a 992 GTS (yes, I know there’s no chance of getting that for a while). But thinking beyond Porsche, what would you have? Budget is flexible, would like to stay under £100k but would go higher for the right toy. I’d prefer manual and a NA engine, but open to all options.

[anonymous-user]

The perfect B road car is a car you can push to its limits and not break the speed limit or go too far over. It needs to be light and concise. Seats , suspension and tyres are the most important.

Therefore I’m going for BBR MX5

[PH User]

A lightweight sports car like a Lotus or a Caterham would be my choice.

[InfamousK]

MST MK1/MK2?
Surely not lacking any theatre.

[Truckosaurus]

GT86 (and a supercharger?) would be more fun on B-Roads then a lot of more exotic motorcars.

[ZX10R NIN]

For me it would be a Lotus Evora.

[fflump]

It also depends on how good a fast driver you are. For whatever reason (either too cautious or not talented enough or not been trained) I find it hard to do things like let the tail end slip out under control so I'm sure many B-road weapons would be too much for me. For someone like me with limited ability I think a gen.2 997 Carrera 4S would be best which remains relatively light and nimble but has the (then) new multi-plate clutch four-wheel drive system

[Jcwjosh]

After seeing my first one in the flesh the other day would an Alpine a110 meet the brief ?

It sounded good, looked good, nice size/proportions and i recon would be great fun on B roads

[LeoSayer]

The new GR86 should come out early next year - that would be my choice and hopefully should be under £30k.

[zippy3x]

Jcwjosh said:

After seeing my first one in the flesh the other day would an Alpine a110 meet the brief ?

It sounded good, looked good, nice size/proportions and i recon would be great fun on B roads

This would be my choice.

Auto and turbo'd, but 355kg lighter than a 718. Absolute hit with pretty much all the reviewers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo_Ztc20DCo

[T1547]

718 GTS sounds like the answer tbh.

Otherwise Alpine A110, Lotus Emira/Evora, perhaps an R8?

[griffter]

Buying new, and “within” budget, MST Escort for me:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y01m9Q9ToCQ

And a Honda S2000 for when the sun shines.

[TheAlastair34]

Final edition Elise Cup

[Super Sonic]

Civic type R. EK9 if you can find one.

[georgeyboy12345]

Porsche 911 993 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (I was looking for a hardtop, but couldn't find any). Normally aspirated, manual, and aircooled. Not too much power, but still plenty, with 285 bhp in a 1320 kg kerbweight. Surefootedness of AWD. Should be reasonably reliable and cheap to run for what it is, and it won't depreciate. Convertible could actually be more fun - imagine blasting down B-roads in spring and summer with the roof down. Lovely!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109177...

Or, you can go a little older with this 964 Carrera convertible in a lovely bright Guards Red
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112100...


I'll try and think of some others, but this is what popped in my mind at first.

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Monday 20th December 14:36

[georgeyboy12345]

Hmm, not sure these are really B-road cars, but just had to list them as they look lovely and fit your budget and requirment for manual/NA


Ferrari F355 Spider
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105283...


Honda NSX
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112160...

[Kawasicki]

E30 318i. Great fun on a B road. Just avoid the 16V version, the 318is, as it is waaaay too quick to have fun whilst safeguarding your driving licence.

[Zarco]

Hyundai i20N.

Of course I'd much rather have a Porsche

[Fonzo]

Of the cars I've driven, my friends 981 S was the best car for smaller roads. I adore my F Type but it's far too big for smaller roads.

[david-j8694]

On the upside you've got 100k to spend, which gives you so many options, but on the downside you're coming from a GT3, with probably the best NA engine fitted to a modern production car. I think most motors will feel tame after that.

Would you feel a bit short changed in a 'lesser' Porsche? The 981 GTS can be had for 50 odd grand - flat 6 howl and NA throttle response, fast enough to be interesting, but not bonkers quick so you can enjoy more moments with your foot through the floor. Mid-engined too, so it might feel a bit different to the GT3? However, if you're able to get a 718 GTS 4.0 quickly then that would be better. Engine sound aside, I believe the general consensus is it's the better car overall.

I've never driven one, but I'd suspect a supercharged GT86 or MX-5 would be an absolute riot.

An M2 would be pretty quick over a back road.

Given your budget and the future of ICE being uncertain, I would take this opportunity to tick off some truly special cars if possible. Could you stretch to an F430? Gated manual, glorious V8 howl... Conscious they've been rising recently, though.

Really hard to decide given the options. What's important to you? Speed, noise, tactile handling, beat the road into submission, aesthetics...?

Edit: You seem keen on Porsche, what about a 981 Spyder?

Edited by david-j8694 on Tuesday 21st December 10:47