Except that that would be boring and pointless.

First use of carbon fiber wheels too I believe.

I bet the M5 gave many more smiles in those 400k miles than the Lexus did in its million though.

Meanwhile, on Tatooine

Upon further examination, it doesn’t appear to be a kit, but a shop in Italy is making some mid-engined RWD 500s using a 4C engine and a manual transmission which sounds like an absolute riot.

It very well could be, the last car standing in the Ford portfolio is the Mustang. I’d imagine it would be easier to adapt that platform for a new Continental than slam a CUV platform into the weeds to make a sedan. But I’m not an engineer. If they start getting enough takers at +100K it may even warrant a dedicated…

Oh, they will. When it first debuted, it was never going to be more than 80, now it’s 150? I’m sure Cabot will be churning out more and more of these. 

Goddamn that is a sweet looking race car.

I really fucking hate crossovers. I mean look at the US lineup for wagons:

Dear Audi,

There is an audience that desires driving dynamics and handling, and not all of them can afford Ferraris. It is frightening to think we may reach a point where fun, driver-firsr cars are reserved for the rich, and the normal masses are purely to blame for being so benign to experiencing anything while driving.

Many if not all of the advantages of crossovers are also disadvantages. They’re marketed as advantages and we’re upset that people fell for it. From your list:

The E55 is a legit bargain nowadays. And you can build a hell at on a budget with one

If you mean ‘share archetecture’ you mean rear suspension geometry, then I do agree.

I love that all of the people complaining about the platform also fawn over 20+ year old crapwagons that were never good to begin with.

Come for the eye candy, stay for the drive—my unofficial slogan for this car.

This car still has the wrong transmission.  I’ll stop arguing that the McLaren Senna needs a manual, but this is different.  As you stated, this is a car for an adventure. And the adventure is better with 3 pedals.

I would 100% have bought one if it had a manual. Probably two after trading the hardtop for a Spider. Bought a 124 instead and have a deposit on a 718 Spyder.  Even losing money on manuals, Alfa lost a big slice of enthusiasts who are loyal to the brand.

Alpine! Just like countach!

I cannot possibly rationalize ever buying a new Alfa 4C ($67,150) over a very gently used Lotus Evora, Elise, or Exige.

A <5,000 mile used 2017 Lotus Evora 400 is competitively priced to said 4C, *and* has a manual gearbox.