Only better as in when you drive on the right side instead of the left.Chris_D wrote:GuidoK wrote: What do you mean by uk cars 'engineered differently'? You mean engineered better don't you?
With european cars, the exhaust manifold is located at the right side of the engine. That's the hot side. Its not good to have the steering shaft and brake booster etc on that side. (both in available space as in ambient temperature).
With the TVR (and some other uk cars) the exhaust manifold is located at the left side (and intake at right side), so the righthanded steering sits at the cool side.
So for example the z4 is clearly designed for left side drive and to convert it to right side drive there are some compromises to be made and with tvr's (the ones with I6 engines at leasht) its the other way round.
This is always what catches my eye. (and ofcourse the extreme TVR styling which I like)
So an 'english engineered' sportscar is the only car I would consider buying as a rhd car