It’s a sad paradox that, as performance for the dollar increases, the places you can exploit this newfound potential become increasingly regulated and overrun with other motorists. Vehicle populations have burgeoned in the past decade, and metropolitan areas worldwide have become synonymous with gridlock. (Contrary to popular belief, only 40 percent of Germany’s 6000-mile-long autobahn system is unrestricted.)
What’s a speed freak to do? Well, if you follow a trend that is clearly on the rise, you pay to drive on racetracks. Many of the high-performance marques out there have owners’ clubs, and most of those organize track days of their own. One thing’s for sure. With the cars we corralled for this comparison, high-speed testing conducted exclusively on public roads would not have been the smart move. |
Mikeee
