Britain's Best Driver's Car 2014 - Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Ariel Atom 3.5R
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The daunting Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire played host to our quest to determine the most entertaining and capable machine of the year. New cars from Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, McLaren and many more were put through their paces on road and track. Watch as our judges decide the outright winner and explain which cars impressed them most.
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I don't understand how the Atom can be a drivers car. You can not drive it half the year. You could drive the GT3 and 458 all year. The Atom might be the ultimate track day car ... but not a drivers car.
have ever heard of bikes ?
"Drivers car" means fun to drive. Nothing to do with practicality.
If practicality were a factor then the Porsche would have walked it again.
Johnny Wrong ***** KingStivan I understand what you guys are saying. But, I can't drive the atom to work. I can't drive the atom when it snows. I could drive it in the rain ... but I don't like being wet and cold. The point I am trying to make is that a true drivers car should be drivable all year long. If I can't physically drive a car I enjoy daily then it is not a good drivers car. I am not saying the atom is a bad car. The atom is more of a weekend/trackday car. It is not a drivers car.
MrLalasd Again, you're missing the point entirely. You're confusing practicality with fun.
Johnny Wrong But, one has to physically be able to drive an automobile to have fun. With the atom one can't physically drive it for half the year ... so you can't have fun for half the year.
Out of the ~10 car review channels I watch, Autocar has become my clear favorite. Steve just knows how to drive these cars, and all in all, these reviews are about the driving experience. That's what matters - no stories, no show, just driving. Thank you Autocar!
I might be alone with this but I feel like the Ariel had nothing to do in this comparison. It is not a "real" car. Would I have the money to be in the business for a driver's car like the ones tested here, I wouldn't even consider an Ariel Atom. For me it's something you rent/keep at the racetrack for track use and track use only.
inchskater Agreed.
Dude, I understand your point, I really do, but they were looking for a car that can really make you smile while you drive it at its limits, which is why they tested these cars on the track. If you want a REALLY fast car you can use everyday, get the 650S, I know I would if I had the money. cheers!
You have to have a little more dedication, that's all. Bikers manage to ride all year round, what's the difference?
I don't think there's a more exciting road car than an atom. Can you imagine anything more thrilling? Not only is it fast, it's tiny, meaning you can actually enjoy it on the road.
You simply cannot compress such a big test in a 12 min, quite standard quality video. Either you make a 1h long, epic quality video or a 3 min video saying "we did this, go check out the article". But what you did here really is the worst you could do.
Gives you an inch, you want a mile. There will always be people like you.
Really? Making a pretty good video with quality footage is the WORST thing they can do? Come on
I think the problem is that they didnt have a huge sponsor as Motor Trend did. These videos are free and it is impossible to make a 1hr video without a sponsor like Mobil 1. In addition, by not having a sponsor they can remain unbiased.
Why the fuck don't you pay them some money to make a 1 hour film? Like ewt415 said there will always be whining people like you.
Like me and the 15 other people who gave my comment a +1 because they read and understood what I said.
Anyone else think the Ariel Atom 3.5R sounds like a crying baby?
Would have liked a longer video... MotorTrend did a 1 hour video. This just gets straight to the winner, not really exciting.
Motortrend had a pretty big sponsor, Autocar don't.
Autocar had the cars, that doesn't mean making a short video.
Ya motortrend did a one hour video and gave the competition to a camaro lmao
matthew von
Which was the best "Drivers" car. It's amazing the top 3 cars here were all automatic cars (that only 1% could afford to boot).
So, its not really Britain's best drivers car competition, rather the bext drivers car on a racing track. to be Britains best drivers car, it needs to be the best on motorways at 70mph, on country roads, on potholed city roads, in rain, ice snow and wind. none of these cars would be that, rather would be worst in normal days useage
The noise the Atom makes is incredible. Love it.
supercharger?
Cole Jones Yeah, supercharger whine, just makes it sound so MEAN.
I think it sounds HORRIBLE! LOL My favorite is the sound of the GT3. That Atom sounds like a howling child. Very strange.
Sounds like Fran Drescher having a perpetual fake orgasm. Terrible sound.
I actually think that it sounds like an oversized mosquito :/
Ferrari 458 Speciale is the clear and deserved winner. It continues to be the benchmark for supercars as the Italia was until the Speciale came.
1. Ferrari 458 Speciale
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2. McLaren 650S
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3. Porsche 911 GT3
Great event Autocar, keep it up lads.
Finally we have a driver's car of the year contest with 650S, Speciale and the 991 GT3. Kinda makes the other contest pointless really (Yes, I'm looking at you Motor Trend)
Ariel finally nailed the twitchy Atom with the 3.5, well done
***** We don't care... The fact is they didn't get it but AutoCar did. Also, I find this video much better than MT's series because the editors give their opinion straight, and tell you specifically what's up with the car. MT's format got boring, and they're starting to give MT's Car of the Year award waaaay too much hype man. I love MT, but I really enjoy Steve and the Autocar team more.
VirusTornado If AutoCar did lap times on this this video Mclaren and Ferrari would not have sent AutoCar their cars just like they did to Motortrend and several other Magazines. Pretty lame if you ask me.
***** Can give me the video link where Autocar took lap times for the 458 Speciale and 650s.
BoiFast You should try to read the magazine instead, Autocar for example
MTC0316 What magazine are you referrring to? Like I said before if Autocar wanted to collect 0-60, 1/4 mile and lap times Ferrari and Mclaren would not have sent cars for them to test.
I watched and listened to this whole thing being filmed, my lecture room is about 20 foot from Camp Corner, truly impressive!
I would drive the GT3 more than any other car in the competition simply because its the all-rounder and makes no real sacrifice in comfort, performance, and practicality. Id drive it to the supermarket, take it on vacation with my concubine, or drive it to work. Then on the weekend thrash it on the track. Cant say Id do that w/any other car there except the Vette or 650S. The 458 Speciale is almost a track-prep car. I think I saw the weld seams on the floorboards. No woman of mine would ever tolerate the VB&H of such a car like that for more than 10 miles, and, I wouldnt want to listen to the complaining any longer than that. But I could drive the GT3 (or 650S) from NYC to LA and never feel fatigued. To me, thats what makes it a driver's car -- you want to drive it every single chance you get no matter where you are going. A driver's car for me is the sports car that could force me to sell every other car I own. As amazing as the 458 Speciale is, nobody is driving that more than 50 miles from home. In 10 years, most Speciales will have 3,500 miles on them. But a GT3 will have 85,000 miles on it. Just my perspective. I do love everything about the 650S except the price. And the Vette is a grand bargain if you can get over the garish looks from the adolescent GM design department.
The standard 458 and Speciales interior is far more luxurious than the GT3s will ever be.
i cann‘t say more than that, totally agree with you, and my choice always will be the GT3.
The GT3 is just as credible as the 458 and just as track-focused. No more, no less. Both are among the best you'll see at a track day.
The sound that Ferrari makes is just unworldly!
nah
Dusan Pesic Yes, that sound really is incredible.
nah, it's two in-line fours strapped together, how can that sound incredible
flatplane sucks
DAMN!!!! Im american, and i will say this with confidence, that this british best drivers car episode is so much better than motortrends, it puts MT to shame... Great job!!!!
No Nismo GT-R?
PLASTIC UGLY CRAP
GLR agreed mate!!
GLR how informative and valuable!...
Wasn't good enough to get in.
Malc180s The NISMO GT-R was tested by Steve Sutcliffe roughly two months ago and he enjoyed it. Also the standard GT-R beat the F-type V8 in a comparison test by Autocar quite handily.
i can't be sure that it happened this year but in the past Autocar has mentioned that Ferrari literally sends a team of engineers out to the circuit with the car days before the competition even begins to get the car totally dialed in. Im not trying to say the Speciale isn't a spectacular automobile i really really love it but i think that kind of defeats the purpose of Britain's Best Driver's car. As far as i know all the other cars just get sent down or picked up and taken to the track. There might be an engineer or two there to make sure there aren't problems with the car but thats different than a team of engineers getting a car setup for a circuit. Not to mention all the stories of Ferrari boosting their cars performance for comparison tests. Im not saying that the Speciale didn't deserve to win, but just trying to take it all with a pinch of salt. Here is an interesting article written by Chris Harris that talks about this. Mr.Harris was actually banned from driving Ferraris because of his comments... jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins
A MUCH better line up of cars than Motortrend's. Now we just need to wait to see how the GT3 RS responds.
I've had the opportunity to read to the article and watch the video. Both were great. Keep up the great work Autocar.
Nah, I´l take the Porssche.
don't like change eh?
Cole Jones if it ain't broke don't fix it
911 GT3 is a great car, but Speciale takes everything to another level which is sadly, the terminal station for amazing petrol puristic supercars. The 458 Speciale is the best driver's car of them all. Fully deserved. Car full of passion, character, legacy, top notch technology, it has the best NA engine with fantastic sound, the best handling and balance,...machine of many superlatives and already a legend.
Radek Vinš
..yet, you haven´t driven one. Neither on the road or the track.
Wackrapsatire Well, good point
Ariel Atom sounds like its terrified of going fast.
that's half the fun, still was quickest on the day by 1.2 seconds over the 458s
Yep! 458Speciale one of the best car today! slide angle stability control, close ratio steering, quick shift dual clutch, 600horsepower, low end tq, well balane fram design bolt right at the right place of the chassis. Feel sorry for McLaren. Try to beat Ferrari but have a wonderful fail. Awesome! Autocar is better than bias Motortrend
LOL considering McLaren have made 5 cars in total, Ferrari have made more than 5 cars in the past 5 years LOL!
That's why McLaren LOSE! You think Ferrari can't build a faster street car? lol
ROCKETGUN BOOMBS Actually that's called sarcasm... Ferrari can only get it right building dozens of cars, where as McLaren can build just 5 and be right up there LOL!
sw1000xg LOL. Ferrari makes money from 458s, Califonia, F12 etc... The outcome is LaFerrari, F1 etc...
ROCKETGUN BOOMBS
ferrari makes money from hats and shirts more than the cars.
Oh damit, this video needs to be longer!!!!! I want to hear a sum up on every car at the track not just the top3 :/ please give us MORE.
The Top Gear magazine review put some of these cars head to head...The Corvette came out in its class as the best...awesome car...
Speciale is truly leaps and bounds above the others. They didn't even consider 650S among the best, and they were all British. And some people were saying Ferrari was afraid to give a Speciale to be compared against 650S. I hope they got their answer. Just because Ferrari don't see many of these occasions as special and won't give a car does not mean anything. Simply just that Ferrari don't see the occasion worthy of their cars. It's not like they need any advertisement.
650S lost here because of track handling not street. Much like head 2 head with 458 they focused more on track. You still comparing a polish track car to a polish street car. I see the 650S more inline with the F12 not 458. Mclaren has far too many track cars in the lineup. Why make 650S into some stripped out Speciale??? They have a track only 650S Sprint GT. Why make another 1??? People are crying enough P1 too track focused. They could easily make 650S drop in height and handle like P1 then it would be labeled as another track car in their lineup.
Hopefully next yrs. test will have a Z06. Hopefully Ferrari doesn't back out of the test. It has a lot the Speciale hardware on it, comparison is much inline unlike 650S.
After reading review of the Stingray they will say same stuff; this thing is primitive and too wide on street. So 458 wins only because of street not track.
Porsche 991 GT3 was a winner for me at 6:05 he said ( and our returning champ ) Porsche are always champion's and always will be
Please make a separate video for each car like Motortrend does!
Such an awesome collection of cars NEEDS a longer review......
The Atom looks like so much fun.
FERRARI builds perfection on 4 weels...
Others only build cars...
It's a true story !
What about places 4th-12th?
An orgy for the ears - haven't heard a group of engine noises this good in a while.
That Ariel sounds like a extremely aggressive chipmunk mating with sandpaper.
Where did the other cars rank? Also, would have been nice to see and compare their lap times. Good video though - Sutters knows a thing or two about car control!
Ariel Atom's not a car. It's a toy.
Would like to see the BAC Mono in this bunch. How would it compete?
would have been a contender. if some how an ariel atom snuck in here it should aswell and the caterham 650r
Cole Jones Agreed!!
The BAC Mono wasn't released in the last 12 months, but rather much before that.
VirusTornado Okay, forgot that was one of the criteria.
Hott Baje cheers!
I bursted into laughter when I hear the noise made by the atom XD
Results are expected just like Motor Trend. The more track focused cars with the top 3.
650 S will always win the road handling. On track 458 shall lead that area. The Mclaren was only praised for how it rode the bumps at track. So all is inline with all recent tests.
458 will be invited back next yr.
The 458 may face the new Z06 in next yrs test.
The Corvette is will be hard to beat in any track test.
Autocar stop kissing up to ferrari the real winner is the beauty GT3.
Ayrton, stop kissing up to Porsche, the real winner is EXACTLY WHAT THEY CHOSE because IT IS THEIR SHOW.
Dumbass.
Nick R ofc its their show but the testing of 458 has been controlled by ferrari in this test and im more than sure that is not a bog standard speciale it has been tuned tweaked for this test so it can come up on top and also autocar has been promised if the verdict is 458 the winner then ferrari will let autocar to test the next new ferrari 1st than everybody else. Im not trying to diss autocar im against ferraris so controlled behaviour. If a ferrari was not included in this video test it would still have the same views.
Ayrton Atif
The Speciale isn't bog-standard to start with, anymore than the legendary 360 CS or 430 Scuderia were. They're all very special and extremely desirable to those in the know. :) Same with the GT3 though - a friend of mine bought one and loves it. And it cost less than $75K used.
Mark Ferris ofc its more focused, light, track ready special edition of the 458 italia what i meant by it not being bog standard that its not the same as to the customer delivered 458 Speciale. I hope you do get my point if not i will explain if car mag is testing a ferrari if its a factory car it will come with its own team to fine tune it for the test.
Don´t listen to this guy, he know shit about cars.. The Spciale is far more fun than the GT3.. Wait for the RS Version...
would've liked a longer video going through every car in more detail
GT3 RS Next year???
Should be interesting
Makes since they seem to pick similar cars to motortrend. Raw, high reving, and naturally aspirated cars that are more like race cars for the street.... but when they pick a "race car" (z/28) its considered biased lol. Either way great video good job autocar.
z/28 is more of a track car than the zr1 i think.. Ariel Atom should not be in this list gt3 is considerably less of a track car than the z/28 even the tyres are more appropriate for road use .................. what the point of a drivers car that you cant drive unless its 20 degrees out and there's not a hint of rain in the sky i would agree if they picked the gt3 rs that is just as race inspired as the z/28
@8:08 He wasn't kidding...Daaaaaaaaamn that track is bumpy!
Great video. Only complaint is with the extraordinary lineup of cars, it feels too short. Seems you would have had at least 30 minutes of worthwhile footage to show for us mere mortals who don't get the opportunity to test drive these vehicles, let alone experience a full track day in them.
I don't know about the Atom. When I'm deciding whether I like a car or not, there are some major factors: how it feels, how it looks, and how it sounds (among some others). And when I first heard this Atom in the video, I literally thought there was a kid screaming. It just doesn't sound good at all. There's good low sounds, like a Mercedes SLR, and there's good higher sounds, like a the F1 cars of a few years back (they sounded better than the newer ones), but this Atom is just disgusting to hear.
that's the sound of the supercharger, and yes overall, other cars in this test sound a lot better.. especially the 458 Speciale...
You can not judge how a car sound from a video, I KNOW THAT
Yeah I know it's the supercharger. But superchargers don't sound good all by themselves. They need to be backed up by a deep, throaty exhaust sound.
And potatis you're right, I cannot completely know what it will sound like just by listening to it in a video. But it will not sound good in person, according to my taste, I KNOW THAT.
mikerich32 If you can, get a ride in or have a go in an Atom. No matter which side of the car you sit in, you won't be able to stop smiling. It's a proper driver's car that doesn't allow you to do anything else but drive... and it'll make you feel like a hero. The sound from an Atom is incredible, sitting in it, it isn't just a sound, it's a sensation, the high central intake just sucks the side of your head off while the open wheels spit gravel in your face. When you eventually get out of the car, you feel like you've been reborn, both invigorated and worn out all at the same time.
I'm a Porsche fan and I'm glad that the 458 speciale won, it's more of a competitor for the GT3RS anyways. Can't wait for the rematch next year, GT3RS vs 458 Speciale.. gonna be awesome!
the selection of cars is superb. but I hated the video was so short
Autocar is the best automotive channel without doubts. Congrats guys
That Ferrari is just Gorgeous and drives like a queen. I can see it going down in history as one of the best Ferraris ever made along with the F40 and GTO
@ 1:08, the Atom sounds like Toad when he tumbles in Mario Kart.
The footage of the Atom is outstanding. You can feel the speed.
Outstanding! Autocar and it's team, especially Steve Sutcliffe are true pros.
Wow what a lineup even better than motortrends best drivers car contest
I really wish they had fleshed out the rest of the field, as the most striking bit, for me, was the Cayman placing 4th in the field! That is truly tremendous.
1. Ferrari 458 Speciale - 16 points
2. Ariel Atom 3.5R - 19
3. Porsche 911 GT3 - 27
4. Porsche Cayman GTS - 33
5. McLaren 650S - 39
6. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - 43
7. Renault Mégane RS 275 Trophy 54
8. BMW i8 - 64
9=. BMW M4 - 78
9=. Vauxhall VXR8 GTS - 78
11. Jaguar F-type R coupé - 80
12. Alfa Romeo 4C - 93
I love how the Atom is 100% about going fast and driving pleasure, no compromises at all. I would love to own one for use as a track car and general hoon machine. I don't mind the supercharger sound, I'd be wearing earplugs under my helmet anyway to deal with the wind noise.
Steve Sutcliffe, you are the hero of car driving
A couple of lap times to point out:
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - 1min 14.3sec
I presume the road part of the test was just driving to/from the track, then? I think placing almost sole emphasis on how they feel on a dry day on a certain track is pretty limiting to the weight the results can carry. Certainly for most people this situation won't happen all that often. How they feel on the road at normal driving speeds, in normal traffic and in our usual mix if weather would paint a much larger picture. For example the GT3 is brilliant on the track but if it had to be balanced between road/track and all weathers the Turbo would most likely come out as more fun more of the time.
Bikes went through this sillyness a few years ago where they were almost all developed for track performance at the expense of everything else. It's more appropriate on a bike but even then people have started shying away from pure sports bikes in favour of things that are more capable for the 98% of the time you're not on a dry track.
Next years winner: 991 GT3 RS
And then there was a big nasty "Z06 waiting for it.....
The turn in is SICK! Ftw
The Atom sounds like a mosquito.
Brilliant video
Hands down best driver cars in my opinion is the Cayman GTS. Not only is it cheap for what it actually is, but it delivers the speed, classic, look, and price for the people.
GT3 FTW
I'll Keep it short and sweet.......THANK YOU! Autocar!
I wouldn't include the Atom as a car in this line up... might as well include a Radical SR8 in there if the Atom is listed and the SR8 will win this hands down due to extreme driving pleasure.
For me the top three cars are the 458, GT3 and 650S with 1st place locked for the 458 Speciale and a toss up for 2nd between the 650S and GT3.
You mention lap times but I can't find them anywhere...? I'm guessing:
1) Atom
2) Speciale
3) 650S
4) GT3
5) Stingray
6) M4
7) F-Type R
8) Cayman GTS
9) i8
10) VXR8 GTS
11) RS 275 Trophy
12) 4C
Ferrari 458 Speciale - 1min 11.9sec
McLaren 650S - 1min 12.9sec
Porsche 911 GT3 - 1min 13.1sec
Sources:
www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/britain-s-best-driver-s-car-2014-supercars
www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/britain-s-best-driver-s-car-2014-verdict
Francesco Bergami Ah thank you very much. No complete list to be found then?
***** I think they're still tryin' to sell some copies ;) but u can try to look into the website more thoroughly, I just scrolled the articles very fast, ciao!
Francesco Bergami that atom was quicker than the 458 by 1.2 seconds
paul torton
of course it does. would you choose an Atom to go work or a Maranello's jewel
The Atom looks scary fast !
Honestly, I would have preferred that if it carried on for another hour!
It would be nice to see the track time breakdown, and really more thoughts how the rest of the cars compare.
lol the supercharger whining in the ariel atom @ 0:21
Ferrari 458 Speciale is absolutely SUPERB: I am going to order one!
Still think the gt3 will always be king for price and the fact that it runs almost the same time as a speciale in a track is astonishing
I'd like to see the Vette vs M3/4. Near the same price and performance. I mean, as much as I'm considering a speciale...
I do think including the Atom in the best drivers car '14 is stretching the term "car" a bit far. It's obviously a fantastic machine but comparing it to a regular "tin top" does seem to me to be a bit silly. Surely a worthy entrant into top 3 would have been the McLaren, the internet is buzzing with people gushing about how great it is, but it didn't even make top 3? Also where was GTR Nismo? I watched Steve talking about it a couple of weeks ago like they'd managed to reinvent the wheel, and now it can't even make the same short list as a Corvette??? As ever I'm very confused about the car of the year test...Or should I say Best drivers car (that we could actually get our hands...On that day) 2014.
Wow! Autocar just don't stop bring awesome videos. You guys had me with coverage of BTCC. I've followed the series, but it fits just right in this channel. Give everybody over there a raise.
Does anyone else think the Atom sounds like you're letting the air out of a balloon.
After watching Motortrend's "Best Driver's Car" I can't help but feel disappointed. 12 minutes for so many great vehicles, really? Would it really kill them to film more footage and describe every car? The overview was so quick that if you blinked, you probably missed a car. The description of the Jaguar was no longer than 2 sentences, for example. I love your commentary, and only want MORE, please!
Strange how the McLaren did not get a look in. One of the fastest and most usable on the track and also in everday conditions.
Should this not be titled 'best track focused car 2014'?
Love Autocar's videos but they always come up with slightly odd conclusions.
Whats the Jag doing their if they are only looking at race track performance?
I'd like to see rankings of all the cars included in the test. There were so many good ones - we viewers might actually be able to buy few of them. Was the Megane better than Alfa 4C? What about the M4 and Cayman GTS?
If you're worried about everyday livability then you've already missed the point of a driver's-car. If you're factoring in everyday driving then you're looking for the all-rounder, not the best to drive... I love the selection they have here, but that Atom would be By FAR my #1 choice!
Nice review. I'm partial to the Atom, duh; I own one. But, I do appreciate the performance, civility and panache of the 458.
my winner would be the atom, for 1 easy reason, that supercharger noise, absolutely love it. plus it wiped the floor with the 458s by 1.2 seconds
1.2 seconds is hardly wiping the floor, especially when comparing a track focused, purpose built open-wheeler to a road car.
derbigpr500 1.2 seconds over what suppose to be one of the best Ferrari's ever built, compared to the atom which is built by a tiny company, its the david v goliath thing. you expect the Ferrari to be fast but you don't expect a shed build to be that much quicker.
1.2 seconds on a relatively small track is a huge margin
***** of course you'd expect Ferrari to be close to it, it would be pretty bad if it didn't and Ferrari would have pulled the time like they did in other tests. 1.20 around a track this small is a big gap, round an f1 sized travk that gap would be over 2 seconds
Thanks a lot Autocar ;)
Keep up the excellent journalism!
Paulo
3:14 Nice sound,bro!Vacuum cleaner with 4 wheels.
What! The brand new cutting edge 'future of driving today', BMW i8 doesn't even get a mention?!!!!
So agree wiv you when they were listing the cars i was really waiting for a comment i8 but nothing. Autocar is kinda becoming weird.
This is a best drivers car competition, the i8 can't power slide, is slower than an M3, and engine sounds so bad they have to play the sound of a good engine through the speakers to make you think it sounds good.
Clever yes, but drivers car it ain't.
Then they should have not had it in this test.
I totally agree with johnnyr25. Where is the Nissan Nismo GTR? This car had the best time at Goodwood Hill climb this year. It even beat Jensen in the P1.
that ariel atom sounds like when my cat is angry
Amazing video! I'm in love with the F-Type!
Best "Drivers" Car? Should have been called Best "Track Day" Car. Not many people will drive a Ferrari 458 or Ariel Atom in any capacity that could be considered a Drivers Car.
Just waiting for a GTR fanboy comment describing Ferrari as shit XD
Stingray!
i love the sound of the ariel atom
A lot like motortrend's pick... all track with little mention of overall performance... the GT3 or the 650S should've gotten the biscuit.
I like how they just cut the other cars out the picture like that 😑
As the test was about "the handling" I think you should all have worn ear defenders. As some of the cars soundtracks must factor into your overall feeling and decision making.
thank you！
458 is the BEST
No footage of i8 on track?
I think I'd still take the GT3 as an ownership/enjoyment proposition
Why no commentary on the BMW i8...?
Would of been nice to watch them film this as Castle Combe circuit is 5-10mins away from me.