Elliott tells me the performance is mind blowing, he was also sceptical of the "I would buy one if it were manual" comments. His opinion is the car would be almost impossible to drive as a manual, given his driving credentials I am more than happy to accept his opinion on that front.
I think this is very true, and most drivers would struggle with this power level and a manual box. But for me the essence of involvement in a sports car is three pedals and a stick.
I don't find two pedals in anyway enjoyable, and in fact it detracts hugely from what I want, even when you can paddle shift.
Over the years I've had a few auto rentals and in every case, couldn't wait to get rid. I've never had my own auto and never will, while ever manual boxes are around. Simple as that really.
