Hi. I am currently looking at Stradale's OR a newer MC sportline (some call it the MC shift - which it is not cuz its an auto). I know all of the differences, but has people driven them back to back and is the car in Race mode (Strad) louder and more aggressive ? My main dealer is saying that the MC is 10% louder than the sport and is firmer - very similar to the stradale. He says 90% of his customer end up with the MC shift (sportline) not because of availability, but because of the fact the car is so similar to drive on the road and the strad only comes to its own under track / very hard driving. Given the nuances with the manual robotised box, most dont want it. I will probably test both to see for myself, but wondered on here before the dealer spins their story.
For my penny’s worth, I don’t agree with your dealer. Those that don’t “get” a Stradale haven’t driven one.
In terms of the differences, you know what they are, but to experience them is another thing. I watched a video of an MC Sportline and was irritated by the slowness of the gearshift from the auto box. The suspension is in essence the same between them, the CCM brakes are a world apart from the steel brakes and the noise in race is better (this is because, on a Sportline, the valves will only open at 3500, on a Strad in race, always open).
In the end it comes down to what suits you best. For high days and holidays, A road blasts and mountain passes, it’s the Strad. If it’s more as a daily, go for a auto.
