This feature is handy in traffic, where a flick of the wrist will downshift from 5th to 4th gear, slowing the car just enough to reduce the amount of necessary braking. The seats are covered in Connolly leather and are wide and relatively flat, without too much side bolstering. The insulated power top is snug and is fitted with a glass rear window. When the new model appeared, a dual overhead-cam V8 was fitted beneath its hood. Eighty percent of this torque is available from as low as 1400 rpm, so off-line launch is very impressive.
Power is abundant and just cruising around town produces a purr that is music to the ears.
Stomping the throttle brings a muted growl from the twin exhaust pipes and an increase in the driver's pulse rate. An electronic five-speed automatic transmission from the German transmission builder ZF, is the sole gearbox available. It features a computer program that communicates with the engine management program to smooth shifting and maximize fuel efficiency. All-speed traction control is standard. However, it now feature 30 percent fewer panels and is 24 percent more resistant to twisting.