I take on board all the above recent issues mentioned. However, I still believe that power-to-weight ration is all important. Other obviously disagree but the more bhp per unit of weight, the more relaxed and under-stressed the engine. Unfortunately, the only way we have of quickly discerning the power-to-weight of a car is the 0-60 figure. This makes it seem that one is interested only in doing boy racer stuff. I am not. I have had two M0tability cars capable of 0-60 in less that 7secs, they could reach 155mph and had F1 style launch controls. I never use ANY of these facilities. I stick religiously to speed limits and only exceed them when it is safer to do so (overtaking a heavy doing 69mph on Mway, for example).
Rox, you are SO right about the reasoning behind cutting back on the “free super luxury limo’s” we used to get on the scheme. The Flail attacked us because we are an easy target. It makes the paper look worthy and sells copies. The government knows that Flail readers are a big source of votes so it backs the campaign to the hilt. Sad comment on human nature!