The EvaGT chassis is an aero chassis, likely stretched a bit to accomodate two seats for short legged passengers. So I wouldn t expect much change on the way the car will handle
Being longer, it might be more stable at high speeds, but being less agile in sharp turns.
In the meantime, with a longer chassis, the ground clearance should be marginally lower, forcing to either put higher wheels or raise the suspension
None of these choices will make the car more confortable than an Aero.
The engine being a straight six is likely to be longer than the current V8, hence putting more weight on the front wheels. As a consequence, the nose might be heavier
Honestly, whilst the max has 70 BHP or so more than the EvaGT, I tend to think that 300 HP in a 1200 kilo car is more than enough to make it fast...
Having driven my Aeromax for 20.000 kilometers, hereafter some points which I think should be improved should a true GT be designed
1-The steering isn t great. It is too light, the feedback is marginal, and it doesn't self center.
Whilst I changed the set up (A bit more camber and toe out) and therefore improved a bit the steering, it is milles away from what you get from a Lotus or a Caterham
2-The suspension is quite harsh at low speeds.
I think the wheel travel distance is limited and the car is firmly springed. Rose joints don t help either. At speed, things are much better I must say, but in town, my personal sensors located in an intimate place, can read the brand name on every cigarette bud I drive over. Rose joints are also noisy.
3-Acces in the car is a challenge for overweighted and ageing drivers
Whilst this wouldn t be a concern to many of you, I personally have a challenge on this. Not only the door aperture is limited in high, the sills are massive, but also the steering wheel is very low.
4-Heating and air conditioning are to be improved
I have not yet the new fan fitted, but in short, so far, I have two choices in summer:
-Hot and silent
-Hot and noisy
And in winter, I also have two choices:
-Cold and silent
-Cold and noisy
The fan doesn t push enough air in the car, the doors aren t tight, a lot of cold comes from the door speakers and the air vents are in unsufficient number
5- Electrickery
A GT should not open their door windows when it rains, open the boot, shut the light under heavy rain. The cruise control should work at all times, the tyre pressure should work. The main wires should not be bolted by ridiculous screws which are underdimensioned
I know by experience that getting this isn t easy but it can be done
Now, don t get me wrong:
I am deeply in love with the Aeroamx. After 40 cars or so, this one is still a delight 18 months after I got it. None of my previous cars was kept for so long and I can t remeber having enjoyed so much any car I ever had. I think, I will keep this for as long as I or my sons can drive it
The defaults I mentioned here, are a price to pay for the heritage of the car and its low volume of production. However, I think some of the issues could be adressed without much costs, just by testing and testing and testing AGAIN AND AGAIN
If you are after a practical GT with all the toys you may dream off, MP3, TV, massage seats, cup holders, relaibility etc.... buy an Audi or BMW. I had several of these, and they are to me, as exciting as a micro wave or a dishwasher. Perefct machines with no soul, purely functional
If you want a car with character and emotional appeal, buy Morgan.
And register with AA or the RAC....
