OK so I drove the Spyder Evo RWD today, but only on public roads (freeway mostly) so no true test of the car's capabilities. Coming from my 981GS, the performance is so much greater there really isn't any need for me to assess it. I'll be on a learning curve for a while. I was more interested in seeing some of the options available and in trying the new sport seats (very nice, easily adjustable and use less cabin room the comfort seats). At 5'10" I fit comfortably, although the roof crossmember was about an inch lower than I would like for forward visibility, still OK though.
For me, the styling is just right. I could drive it to work if I wanted, without it looking completely out of place. The lack of obvious aero is a plus for me in this regard. The stance is aggressive and the front air intake has a "cleaner" more rational design now. The rear diffuser looks better too. I am going to leave it body color, and if I want to repaint the diffuser or wrap it later, that will be easier than trying to paint match the diffuser to the car if specced black initially.
The worst thing? The turn signals. I'm OK with their being on the steering wheel, but there is no "3 blinks" for lane changes that I could find. And the signal is located too far below the wheel thumbrest for use without repositioning your hands. This was not well thought out, as you are tempted to lazily stop indicating lane changes. Of course, I'll not do that, but the annoyance will be there every time...
The magneto-rheological suspension works very well, much more versatile than the -20mm steel suspension in my 981GTS. Absolutely flat cornering in sport, with better than expected compliance when in strada.
I'm waiting for a painted metal color sample of Verde Artemis before I place my deposit. That paint sample should be here in a couple of days.
I going to pass on the 812. First of all, the car is just too long. Four wheel steering aside, it just doesn't project an adequate sports car image for me, due to its sheer length. Also, for nearly 100K less, I'd rather get exactly the spec I want in the Evo RWD instead of accepting a few compromises. Yes there will be depreciation, but I have to live with my OCD issues, and sometimes money can't overcome that so easily!
They tell me April / May 2021 delivery. And I am glad to see that GPF won't happen during that time, even if we have different info about when that will come to Lamborghini. Thanks for all of your help thus far.
Special note to Nick (nberry): I think you are exactly right in your comments about this car, and in sports cars in general. Its about emotion in this case, not hp or N-ring figures. And this Evo RWD is what I am looking for. Thanks for your help with this!
I still doubt the 2023 deadline but I hope that guy from Lambo is right.
For the R8 V10 Plus, this required a particulate filter and 20 hp less. Funny. Of course the Performante V10 engine has some different parts but they are mainly there to improve performance, not emissions. I thought. 
Only roundabouts are a serious issue but it is manageable... 
