I somewhat agree with our friend from Spain. But to futher the discussion, there used to be an implicit (in my mind) understanding that somehow a "sports car" would perform better than something which was not a "sports car." I think that this has changed, and signifcantly.
I also believe that "handling" is the most difficult comparison. There are objective tests to tell us how well a car gets through a slalom or around a skid pad; but to many people it is just as important to know how the car feels in your hands... how well you can feel the road, how well the car settles into a corner, how well the car handles under braking.
Whether I like the Z8 makes no difference, but BMW designed it to appeal to a market segment who apparently thinks its great... and whether it handles better or is faster than this car or that (or the M5), and how it compares to cars which cost less, can only be judged by the guy who has the $$$ to spend.
Just my opinion, though. Dan
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