Just got my EVO in the mail and the RS has won e-COTY for '07. Haven't read the article but did see one blip that said Ferrari is very upset with EVO for the F430 Scud. not winning.



One other thing I saw with one writer comparing the F430 to the Superleggera: "it makes a mockery of the lambo, which feels like something you'd build in your shed"



Here is the final tally:



1) RS

2) F430 Scud.

3) Audi R8

4) Merc CLK 63 Black

5) BMW M3

6) Honda Civic Type-R

7) Lambo Superleggera

8) Nissan 350Z

9) Lotus 2-Eleven

10) Mini cooper S works

11) Vauxhaull VXR8

12) Aston Martin DBS

 

civic type R ahead of the lambo superlight...

nice

 

Yeah, I certainly raised an eyebrow when I saw that. Haven't read the article so don't know what's up with that.

 

I think the Type R they tested was a special import from Japan.
The standard one is generally regarded as not being as good as the previous model.
Shane

 

Haven't read this particular eCOTY article, but from previous ones I know the rating includes things like value for money, practicality, etc. It's not a pure performance test.

I have driven a Superleggera and, while it's a brilliant car on the open road or on a track, it's just horrible to use around town. Really unpleasant. I'd be guessing, but I suspect that's why it comes 7th in the eCOTY ratings. And also, it's not cheap.