Absolutely - a sports car can do without such luxuries as airbags, air-con, bluetooth, i-pod connectivity and a good sized boot.
OH COCK
What do I classify the Supersport as now?
Are we conflating a sports car (speed and handling) with a driving experience (enjoyment and a true experience regardless of outright speed) which I think I probably do far to often ?
I drove to the office in the Series 2 today. Top down all the way in varying degrees of light rain. A34 and M4 most of the way so I did not drop below 50 except at the A34/M4 junction. Arrived dry and with a huge smile on my face. Some people looked at me on the motorway as if I was mad (its a risk admittedly) but I just lauged all the way. Many others looked with such a big smile on their face. Funny how Mogs do that.
Sports car - engaging to drive not a mogadon on wheels. Feeling of wellbeing as you approach the car before the drive, anticipation and excitement. No desire to accept phonecalls if it rings - bluetooth or not. Total freedom of person expression and enjoyment.
The S2 is a sports car (goes like a stabbed rat if you want to) but is also just wonderful at relaxed speeds and gives you such a buzz. I think the modern +8 takes this even further with the styling ?
