Really, I think the updated F-type looks too generic and almost Audi. The Roma, in the right colour, is a truly beautiful design, whereas the original F-type was but for me, now has lost it's edge. Jaguar did this many moons ago with the E-type too, with tseries 1 being superb and then they started ruining it with chrome, open headlights and such baubles.
There is little doubt there is a Roma in my future. Just not for a couple of years or until they have halved in value, which is sadly inevitable.
sorry but who really wants a turbo with so many wonderful NA engines still available (V8 Maser, V12 Ferrari, V10 Audi, etc)
Even though the turbos on those particular cars were actually a bit xxxx and laggy! Thankfully modern turbos are streets ahead.I don’t get the whole anti-turbo thing. You never hear anyone say Integrales, F40s and 959s are **** because they’ve got turbos.
hilarious init.I don’t get the whole anti-turbo thing. You never hear anyone say Integrales, F40s and 959s are **** because they’ve got turbos.
I don’t get the whole anti-turbo thing. You never hear anyone say Integrales, F40s and 959s are **** because they’ve got turbos.
It's a noise thing. These older turbo cars tended to be muted or have the turbo whistle, which isn't as cool as the supercharger whine. The engineers have sorted this out though and the new ones don't sound turbo charged.
It's a noise thing. These older turbo cars tended to be muted or have the turbo whistle, which isn't as cool as the supercharger whine. The engineers have sorted this out though and the new ones don't sound turbo charged.
sorry to disagree guys but my M6 V8 turbo sounded rubbish compared my M6 V10, a new M3 vs E46 M3?, 458 vs 488?, current F1 engines? Old turbos were fun because they drove like turbos (I have owned a R5 Turbo2 and they really were basic), now they are attempting to (and getting closer to) the responsiveness of a NA motor. The only reason for their existence though is artificially measured CO2 and fuel consumption measures. Real world pollution and mpg is about the same but without the noise.
I hear you and spent a whole Le Mans accusing Adam B of having a Ferrari 488 that sounded like a hairdryer. But the Roma is much much improved. Go for a test drive in one, I think you'll agree. But don't get me wrong, I had a Stradale with larini and now have a v12 with Novitec and Capristo bits so I love the noise. I really expected the Roma to be too quiet but was much surprised.
For me that’s a huge part of their appeal.Even though the turbos on those particular cars were actually a bit xxxx and laggy! Thankfully modern turbos are streets ahead.
Roma or Portofino M, fella?