But modern business practices demand that stuff evolves. I agree that it's mostly a bad thing though! Lots of examples of the 'original' being the best.
Mk1 Golf GTi
Audi RS2
Aston V8 Vantage (2006)
Fiat Panda
Lotus elise
And many more....
In many cases the original are the most pure. The problem is that the general public don;t get the 'less is more' concept. stick a load of driver aids, extras, weight and dullness in a car and they sell really well. It's all about the published figures, if it's got a faster 0-60 time then it's better, no questions asked.
If you are a proper car enthusiast you get how modern stuff is bonkers fast and safe but ultimately boring and clinical.
I've posted here somewhere else about this, but there is a youtuber whose mate has a McLaren Senna and an original Stratos. He did a video with him in the Senna where he says he considers the Stratos more of an 'occasion' to drive than the Senna and also prefers older Ferraris from the modern stuff. This guy has driven/owned all sorts so (to me at least) his option means something.
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