Interesting . . .

[kitcarman]

Hi John,
They loved its look, but had this to say concerning its engineering and driving :-

Originally Posted by BMW Car

“At my height your head is sticking up above the screen, and, more disconcertingly, the rollover bar ”

“Despite the low rev fruitiness, higher up the rev range the Python’s song is blighted by resonance and the result is more soggy flatulence than hard-edged bark .”

“On lumpier routes the Python is less impressive. Bumps and ruts seem to over-extend or over-compress the suspension, sending a wince-inducing crash through the chassis. Not what you want …. And you don’t have to be going fast to bring out these flaws. Anything more than a leisurely lope is enough.
There’s a lack of immediacy in turn-in, too, that doesn’t suit the car’s sporting credentials… .. there’s just no bite.
The chassis feels like it needs a lot more fine tuning and development… …fixes are already being worked on… … They are planning to play with camber and toe-out at the front to sharpen up the turn-in too.”

“Peter is keen that we come back [I bet he is!!! - Den ] once RV’s engineer and head horncho, Vince Wright , has applied some alterations…..”

“He [Peter ] reckons that the Python is an eminently useable everyday car. I can’t agree… .. the constant niggles and compromises would drive you mad”

Exactly what Stent found except they’ve put what they found rather more factually.

I’d rather not add ‘I told you so’ – but in all honesty I reckon I’m due an apology from some and a big thank you from others. I’ll not hold my breath though.

Den.