New QP driven in this months EVO

[Andyk]

Here's the sum up at the end...4 out of 5..

What aia can say after a very frustrating taste of the new QP is thatit's obvious that this car doesn't quite have the focus and agility of its predeccessor. You never fully forget its bulk and can sense that the engine isn't as far back in the chassis as it once was. The focus has shifted from out and out supersaloon to limo with a spoty edge. Perhaps thats unfair and it can shed its bulk and thrill like the old car when given room to breathe. We look forward to finding out soon....

For - Perfromance, steering responce, sense of occasion
Against - Lacks the charisma and edge of its predecessor.

 

[hodroyd]

Is this the small engine version..??

 

[Andyk]

Big Engine...............3.8 V8 Twin turbo - 523 bhp - 191 mph - 0-62 4.7 sec - 90kg lighter than outgoing model...

 

[BennyD]

Put the new engine in the old car. Simples.

 

[Andyk]

If you want a QP buy a GTS now....

 

[hodroyd]

That's still a very good performance for a large Exec' saloon, I would think there's not much that can offer the same performance for around the same money..??

 

[Andyk]

Agree, but you have to like the look as well....Lookng at the at the the pictures in EVO there is a side on view and it just looks wrong .......Its really is upsetting to see....This is a car I was really looking forwad to seeing but not now...

 

[Blox]

Too true Andy,

We just have to hope that it's a 'grower'......

 

[safrane]

Remember the last BMW 7, that looked dreadful...and still does.

 

[Andyk]

Remember the last BMW 7, that looked dreadful...and still does.

Hehehehe....You are right there Pete...

 

[Blox]

True, I am just looking for a crumb of comfort.....

 

[bigbob]

I don't feel that the QP has been built for Europe at all. The Ghibli probably has more relevance to us guys.