Top Gear South Africa - May 2018

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The ship arrived and promptly spat out a new Aston Martin Vantage on the rough shores of Morocco for this month’s main cover story. All that stood in the way between us and the finish line were some of the twistiest, nastiest, rally-sport roads ever encountered. It’s the must-read comprehensive test of Aston’s latest car, one that might finally qualify as a bona-fide supercar and shatter perceptions. That also gave us the impetus to delve deeper into the AMG partnership by assembling our own engine – don’t worry it was checked after TopGear had a go.
Under the cover of night we take last minute notes from the passenger seat as McLaren’s Senna undergoes a final shakedown before it reaches production while over the page TVR’s comeback is officially on following our big track test. Still a raw beating heart in attitude, this Gordon Murray design possesses his trade secrets under its skin.
And do you have a million rand to spend on a two-seater sportscar? Then you’re probably looking at a Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre and Porsche’s 718. How well have these cars negotiated downsizing? Grab a copy to read our close-fought verdict.
All the usual sections remain and include a drive of BMW’s X2 on South African roads, a thorough test of Maserati’s Levante S and all the world news from the upcoming Ford Focus to the Volkswagen Touareg.
Enjoy the May edition of TopGearSA.
Andrew Leopold
Editor