2019-10-01_CAR_UK

OCTOBER 2019 | CARMAGAZINE.CO.UK 93

Against a car so dedicated to

the art of going fast, the Supra

can only feel slightly soft

Brembo carbon

ceramic front

brakes cost a

distressing £9k.

They don’t half

work, though

Electronic diff

can aid grip

or slip – your

choice

G A v IN G REEN’s vIEw

RECIp E f OR p ERf ECt ION

‘If only the McLaren had the Lamborghini’s engine.’ ‘If only the

911 had the Cayman’s agility.’ There was a lot of ‘if only’ during

our test. So, let’s build our perfect sports car based on the body

parts of our six protagonists: not a Frankenstein’s monster, more a

flawless driving machine. We start with the McLaren’s suspension

and steering. Plus the 600LT’s driving position. Add the Huracan’s

magnificent stentorian V10, naturally aspirated of course. Choose

the GT4’s classic analogue dash, steering wheel, brakes and

manual six-speed stick-shift, more feelsome than any paddle-

change. Add the ride quality of the 911, for that long drive home.

The Megane’s astonishing carbon wheels, £12,000 a set. And then

the Supra’s price, £54,620 as tested.