evo: F430 v Gallardo v 650S v R8 V10
Discussion
The current evo (issue 320) has a used test of F430 v Gallardo 5.2 v 650S v R8 Mk1 V10, compared as part of a mid-engined themed issue. All in coupe form, all paddleshift save the Audi.
After accepting that there aren't really any losers in this test of dream cars, they go on to say
"the best car in pretty much every objective sense is the 650S, the fastest, sharpest handling, most complete and most contemporary supercar in our quartet", singling the steering and damping out for special mention. They also give a shout out to the Audi for being the closest on all-round driving ability, having a better rep for reliability, and being amazing value at £50k+ rather than the £75k+ of the others.
The overriding theme though is that supercar ownership has become a lot more accessible, the cars have been built in higher volume so prices are lower, there are more specialists to care for them, and they're more robust and more useable than ever. Which I 100% agree with, it's a great opportunity for the lucky enthusiast.
After accepting that there aren't really any losers in this test of dream cars, they go on to say
"the best car in pretty much every objective sense is the 650S, the fastest, sharpest handling, most complete and most contemporary supercar in our quartet", singling the steering and damping out for special mention. They also give a shout out to the Audi for being the closest on all-round driving ability, having a better rep for reliability, and being amazing value at £50k+ rather than the £75k+ of the others.
The overriding theme though is that supercar ownership has become a lot more accessible, the cars have been built in higher volume so prices are lower, there are more specialists to care for them, and they're more robust and more useable than ever. Which I 100% agree with, it's a great opportunity for the lucky enthusiast.
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