Owners consistently rate the R231 as an exceptionally comfortable, luxurious grand tourer with one of the best interiors of its era. It is praised as tame when relaxed and ferociously quick when pushed, but described as a cruiser rather than a sharp sports car, less incisive than a 911 while more comfortable and torque-rich.
Interior quality, comfort and GT character
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