Autocar, an English weekly car mag, just done a handling test of around 20 cars. Z8 did not do well at all (came 9th) Quote "It's a designer cruiser that just happens to employ the services of one of the finest engines currently in production", "you'll be as surprised as us to learn that the new Z8 was the biggest disappointment of the day", " It looks spectacular, but isn't a great reflection on the chassis abilities, or it's raw speed" last line of the report reads...."But the yanks will love it".
Incidently Caterham R500 won; Z8 lap time 1'39.52" ....Caterham 1'32.91"(Made in England in have to add:-) Costs 60% less than Z8 !