Supercar you would take instead of the Emira

[FlyNavy01]

That sounds pretty suspect. Over 2.5 g of acceleration required. Maybe if it's got 4 warmed up drag race tires.

It will have compressed air rocket boosters, so it's no longer limited by grip/tires.

 

[TomAce]

F40 as an all-time favorite, unobtainable dream car. The build quality is poor and creature comforts are non-existent. A Ferrari mechanic I knew told me never, ever get an F40. But I would still take it over anything else

Same here, I adore this car.

It has always been my definition of a supercar. Until I saw ohne in the flesh, back in 2013. Build quality was, how do I put in words, lower than I had ever thought possible for such an expensive car.

Now I would also consider a F50, at least from a technical point of view.

New, it would be a Kimera Evo37, such a great hommage.

For pure driving sensation and involvement a Caterham 485 is still on top of my list.

 

[Green]

This.

 

[Adam Brouillard]

It will have compressed air rocket boosters, so it's no longer limited by grip/tires.

Thats... interesting.

 

[seriously]

Same here, I adore this car.

It has always been my definition of a supercar. Until I saw ohne in the flesh, back in 2013. Build quality was, how do I put in words, lower than I had ever thought possible for such an expensive car.

Now I would also consider a F50, at least from a technical point of view.

New, it would be a Kimera Evo37, such a great hommage.

For pure driving sensation and involvement a Caterham 485 is still on top of my list.

I always thought the F40 looked like a real race car. Meaning basically an engine and suspension components with a flimsy shell to cover it all. Inside didn't look basic. It looked like it didn't really matter. Still somehow a GORGEOUS looking car.

 

[EyeFour Eemeerah!]

Easy choice for me, with a locally (to me) bred race car company. I’ll take a road ready Glickenhaus SCG 004CS. Awesome people, awesome company and a Mike Drop of a car.

 

[lynchy73]

Thats... interesting.

Yeah, but I’d but a little surprised if it’s road legal to have compressed air rocket boosters on a road car

The Model S plaid is already traction limited to 60mph or more. The S plaid is already way more acceleration than you need on the road IMO.

 

[Pranav]

Ferrari 458 speciale would be my choice. in this spec .

 

[seriously]

This new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale in red is looking hot. A wild design that works because it is very much an homage.

 

[VL3X]

That 33 Stradale is awesome for sure. The Kimera EVO is probably my choice.. That thing is just so freakin cool. Another dream would be one of these De Tomasos...

 

[benjh1028]

That 33 Stradale is awesome for sure. The Kimera EVO is probably my choice.. That thing is just so freakin cool. Another dream would be one of these De Tomasos...

That is stunning. Looks like a modern day Porsche 917.

AND ITS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION!

 

[VL3X]

That is stunning. Looks like a modern day Porsche 917.

AND ITS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION!

Right!? And talk about an exposed shifter...

 

[benjh1028]

Right!? And talk about an exposed shifter...

Absolute work of art! What a stunning vehicle that I had no idea existed. Thanks for enlightening!

 

[VL3X]

Absolute work of art! What a stunning vehicle that I had no idea existed. Thanks for enlightening!

Only $1.5-3m each. I'd rather have 15 Emira. That way I'd always have a steady parts supply.

 

[Wolfram]

I bought a (used) rosso corsa Ferrari 488 Spider instead. It hasn't cost me a penny in maintenance yet because every new Ferrari comes with seven years' free servicing, and was supplied with nearly three years' Ferrari factory warranty - no issues yet, it's been bulletproof.

It is utterly sublime to drive, and the performance is both intoxicating and incredibly usable due to the massive low-down torque. I've had it on the track several times, and driven it across Europe to the Belgian Grand Prix and Le Mans. It is definitely driven!

No regrets whatsoever. It cost less than twice as much as an Emira and has kept almost all of that value over the three years I've owned it. I plan on keeping it for many years, really can't think of anything I want more.

 

[Adam Brouillard]

I bought a (used) rosso corsa Ferrari 488 Spider instead. It hasn't cost me a penny in maintenance yet because every new Ferrari comes with seven years' free servicing, and was supplied with nearly three years' Ferrari factory warranty - no issues yet, it's been bulletproof.

It is utterly sublime to drive, and the performance is both intoxicating and incredibly usable due to the massive low-down torque. I've had it on the track several times, and driven it across Europe to the Belgian Grand Prix and Le Mans. It is definitely driven!

No regrets whatsoever. It cost less than twice as much as an Emira and has kept almost all of that value over the three years I've owned it. I plan on keeping it for many years, really can't think of anything I want more.

Why are these cars so relatively "cheap" in the UK? A Ferrari like that over here is about 3 times as much as an Emira for something 6 years old.

 

[seriously]

Why are these cars so relatively "cheap" in the UK? A Ferrari like that over here is about 3 times as much as an Emira for something 6 years old.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[RoryBellows]

Smaller market for RHD perhaps?

 

[vdr]

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LOVE this car. In truth, I kinda prefer the coupe over the Spider. The lines are just so elegant and the interior is sublime.

 

[Wolfram]

Why are these cars so relatively "cheap" in the UK? A Ferrari like that over here is about 3 times as much as an Emira for something 6 years old.

I don't know. A new Emira seems to be aboout £90k in the UK. A mate of mine is currently looking at a used, well-specced 2016 Ferrari 488 from a main Ferrari dealer, serviced with two years' Ferrari warranty. Asking £135k.

Obviously this is new playing seven years old. But it's soooo much more car! And it'll retain most if not all of that value; residuals on the Emira remain to be seen.