The skinny on the HEAVY
Most people let Top Gears review, influence their opinion about this gem of a car. They assumed it was to compete with the sport coupes from Mercedes and Jaguar, when in fact the engineers took a hard left and made it a true grand touring coupe. If they wanted to compete with the true SC's of the day, they would have reduced the weight by some 600lbs. For the willowy supple ride it provides, you need the weight with medium support the suspension provides. (not sure why the RFT's) They obtained the weight with stout driveline gear, lots of insulation, safety features built in the body also giving it a rigid platform, top up or down, and a heavy leather and wood interior. I'm sure Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond didn't have a clue as to the purpose of the car. It's obvious the beautifully curvaceous sporty look caught their eye and they assumed it to be an imposter.