Driving experience: Which cars is it most similar to?

[luciddaydream]

Just wondering which cars this badboy is most similar to in its driving feel. Lets exclude horsepower.

NSX? Ferrari 458?

Thanks a lot.

 

[Sandalwood]

I've heard a first-gen NSX, but I have never driven one so that is anecdotal from a guy I met at a road rally.

For me it's a mix. I've felt bits of lots of cars from my past, from the turn-in of my old Bertone X1/9 to the power delivery of the supercharged 6 in the F-Type. The ride/handling balance feels perhaps most German to me, with thoughts of an M3, a little Cayman/718, etc.

This is, however, only the third mid-engined car I have owned, and their unique combo of a relatively high roll center but desirable polar moment of inertia give a unique feel that is a challenge to compare to front-engine performance cars. I'm just happy it rides so well and remains so predictable in the twisties.

 

[benjh1028]

Modern Porsche 914

 

[TomAce]

I think Thomas from Throttle House nailed it, he said: „When Miata meets Porsche“.

And I would add Porsche 911 because of the weight distribution that Emira shares with the 911. Though Emira is more playful and less serious.

Because when it comes to track times you will always lose against such a Big Player.

 

[seriously]

I am guessing from specs that this drives similar to an F360 with a different engine experience - more torquey engine vs. high revving. But the notchy 6 speed, the general power to weight, the mid-engine layout. I would imagine it's not that far off. Just doesn't have the crazy high revving V8 sound. Kind of fits the old supercar vibe of the car.

Can't really think of modern cars that are similar other than the cayman which overall feels more refined and sedate. The Emira feels more rough and dramatic in its delivery.