That I don’t want it compared to? Don’t put words in my mouth. You can compare a bicycle to an F16 if your heart desires this. Doesn’t change the facts, though. They “massaged” the engine? Wonderful. They got 406hp out of a 3.5L V6 with the aid of a supercharger. That’s nothing to write home about, is it? Porsche got…

It’s “well engineered” in the same manner that TVRs were “well engineered” - a moderately powerful engine (in the case of Lotus one they did not even “engineer” themselves) inside a light vehicle with the allure of a kit car. Combine that with decent suspension work and Bob’s your uncle. I’m not saying they’re bad,…