There's only a couple hundred of them. Very, very rare. They can be had for great prices...around $160-180k used. I thought it was funny at the show when someone asked me what kind of car it was, and then asked "Who makes that?"
So my driving impressions, since no one asked
: The car is different. It takes getting used to. There's no hand brake, no power brakes, and the shift-action takes some muscle, but once you get it, you can shift very quickly.
The engine...is the best part of this car. It is very torquey and powerful. I spun the tires in first gear and wasn't even full throttle. The power is incredible. The sound was wonderful and very loud with the bypass valve open...NASCAR LOUD!!
Imagine an Elise with a stage-II exhaust. But no drone at all.
The acceleration was strong. It wasn't mind-blowing, but very strong in every gear. Even at 2k RPM there was still grunt
We were passing a few slower cars and Rijk took off in his Ferrari, so I downshifted to 2nd gear and wound out 3rd. It was some thrill with that motor screaming behind me.
The steering was perfect. It communicated as well as my Elise. You definitely want to keep both hands on the wheel at all times.
The handling was sound. It wasn't as glued and planted as my Elise, but I didn't push it TOO hard around the corners anyways, not wanting my bravado to write a check my talent couldn't cash... After all, the car doesn't have power brakes!!!
(which take some getting used to)
The cockpit was beautiful and perfectly comfortable. No discomfort at all. The AC worked well and that engine was so beautiful sounding that I wouldn't have even WANTED a radio (though it's an option on the newer cars). All the switches were nicely laid out.
It felt like a big Elise. I still feel the thrill from that experience.... I recommend anyone who is interested to drive one. You may like it.