“Everything you do with the Exige gets a faithful answer. Brakes, steering and throttle all get their role as you pitch it into and through a corner”
“You get 600Nm over a massive rev band – 1,900rpm to 5,000rpm”
Whether it’s visual, physical or aural, AMG’s four-litre bi-turbo V8 is all about the drama
“The engine lags a bit until you’ve got some revs up, then it hits its stride with a nice harmonious warble”
"But none of that matters because it’s just as much of a hoot as it’s always been – more so, in fact"
“The chairs are a direct lift from the Maybach S600, so they heat, cool, massage and move about on request”
“The roof is whirring mechanical ballet of magnesium, steel and aluminium lasting eleven seconds and operational up to 48kph”
Are oil burners still relevant given the rise of diesel prices? These torque-laden SUVs make a strong case although they have many differences.
“There may only be 52, but they’ll be 52 of the most exciting Minis ever made”