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Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A car in search of a road

Jan 06, 2023 10:43 PM IST

On a twisty, freshly paved and relatively secluded road in the Sahyadri hills, I am quietly celebrating the internal combustion engine in all its glory

On a twisty, freshly paved and relatively secluded road in the Sahyadri hills, I am quietly celebrating the internal combustion engine in all its glory. Except that it’s not exactly a quiet celebration. The scream of the 420hp, naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine ricochets off the black mountain rock and reverberates through the Ambenali valley. As the revs rise, the engine sound peaks in a spine-tingling crescendo at 8,000 rpm. However, it’s not just the engine that makes the driving experience. It’s also something that’s rare to find in a sports car these days—a manual gearbox.

The 718 Spyder’s naturally aspirated engine and responsive motor make it best suited for roads out of the city
The 718 Spyder’s naturally aspirated engine and responsive motor make it best suited for roads out of the city
The 718 Spyder has a manual gearbox and analogue dials
The 718 Spyder has a manual gearbox and analogue dials
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    Hormazd Sorabjee is one of the most senior and much loved auto journalists in India, and is the editor of Autocar India.

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