Mike,

I saw the finished car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed back in July. To my eyes if it had been parked next to a Lotus Evora and had Lotus Esprit badging I could have seen the family resemblance. Unfortunately for Mclaren Lotus have come up with an altogether more modern looking design for "their" Esprit I had my name down on the list of early customers but decided not to go ahead after seeing it in person.

I'm sure it's going to get rave reviews about how great a drive it is etc but for me cars at this end of the market need to tug a little more on your heart strings and get the adrenaline flowing before you've even opened their door and climbed in. That's where this car falls short IMVHO. I'm looking forward to reading your impressions of it once you get it though .... and also of the Aventador LP700-4, Pagani C9 etc etc Smiley

Best,

Iain