Fun chuckable contact patch..?

[ShortBeardy]

There have been recent threads on PH and opinions expressed elsewhere about how modern and extremely capable cars are only fun at antisocial speeds. At lower speeds they are merely expensive and very flash conveyances.
RWD, good suspension, precise steering and feedback, easily modulated brakes and a lack of additional nannies seem to be important for enjoyment and engagement. The Viper is squarely in this desirable place.

Something like an Elise which has a lot of 'tire area vs. torque' and is very capable at a track is perhaps less enjoyable on the road. The contact patches for a Viper are huge and although I appreciate that this is needed for high speed performance, iI question whether it is desirable for fun within more socially acceptable limits?
Aside from conversations down the pub, does having a large amount of rubber detract from the enjoyment?
'Corners on rails' is an amusing metaphor but I don't want to be a train driver...