Jeremy Clarkson: slams Z4 M Coupe, suggests "Porsche Gayman"

Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame has written a review of the new BMW Z4 M Coupe in his latest column published in Britain's Sunday Times. Clarkson is critical of the car's appearance, which he say "appears to have been styled by someone who wasn't concentrating." He says the rear of the car is "just plain, like a supermarket checkout girl." He's also critical of the car's ultra-stiff ride. "The traction control light flickers constantly, suggesting that the suspension is so stiff the rear wheels are actually airborne half the time. So it lurches and pitches and is generally pretty horrid," he adds. "It's probably the first disappointing BMW M car I've ever driven." Instead of buying a Z4 M, Clarkson suggests an alternative. "If you want this sort of car, the Porsche Gayman is an obvious rival," he writes. "It goes harder but is deeply embarrassing to be seen in. So what I'd do is buy the soft-top Z4 M instead. "