MEXICO’S MOST EXCITING export since the frozen margarita, the Vuhl 05, has come a long way since we drove it last year. The standard £59,995 model now has better weight distribution and a roomier cockpit, but the new, £89,995 05RR that we drove at Goodwood clearly represents a big step forward.
A 2.3-litre Ford Ecoboost engine gives 385bhp, which, channelled through a six-speed sequential gearbox and limited-slip differential, cuts the 0-62mph time to less than three seconds. Stiffer springs, Bilstein dampers and a quicker steering rack complete the list of significant changes.
No one could now accuse this car of lacking pace, noise, grip, balance, body control or feedback. Under a car now weighing just 640kg dry, its Michelin Cup tyres take a bit of warming up, but even cold,…