Speciale test drive
Discussion
I was out yesterday in the new car on the Silverstone GP circuit and on road. I arrived in my 458 spider so an instant and immediate contrast.
First on track, it was a FOC day too so only one brand on track, so very quiet with traffic. We went out and speed built quickly, the car handled really well.....I race at the circuit and was so impressed by the car, we were quickly getting to c150mph before the end of the hangar straight, I only used the brakes gently really but they were immense. The power band is strong up to the limiter and the whole car felt sharp, on it and strangely a significant level on from the standard car. Looks are deceiving, it looks v similar to the base model but engine, gearbox and transmission are all different and the front and rear active aero can be felt on track.....you should never feel that on UK roads though.
On the road it was strangely a softer ride than my spider in bumpy road mode on the suspension so emphasising the wobble you always get when you saw off the roof......again it wasn't too much of a race car on the road for me, and if that was in the garage everyday I wouldn't be loathing to use it after the honeymoon period.
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres has great feel and grip and I came away thinking this really is Speciale! Hence brochure reading moments, car configurator and video clips...we have all done it.
My one year old car suddenly felt and even looked old....the power of great marketing of course. Luckily a few hours later at a nearby hotel, I was reminded by a guest what an amazing car the spider is. The photos and constant video clips taken of the car on the M1 are another way passers by emphasise that.
Now whether its best to try and grab a Speciale spider due out soon is another question.....all these will be the last non turbo models so inevitably have future collectors value, judging by the 16M. There seem to be a lot of Speciale around though.....8 Ferrari owned ones there yesterday plus two private ones......might this be like my old Turbo S....once rare then every model in run out year suddenly became an S.
Either way, the car is the most impressive I have been in this year....P1 aside but that is five times the price.
Don't buy one though as they will be too common!
D
First on track, it was a FOC day too so only one brand on track, so very quiet with traffic. We went out and speed built quickly, the car handled really well.....I race at the circuit and was so impressed by the car, we were quickly getting to c150mph before the end of the hangar straight, I only used the brakes gently really but they were immense. The power band is strong up to the limiter and the whole car felt sharp, on it and strangely a significant level on from the standard car. Looks are deceiving, it looks v similar to the base model but engine, gearbox and transmission are all different and the front and rear active aero can be felt on track.....you should never feel that on UK roads though.
On the road it was strangely a softer ride than my spider in bumpy road mode on the suspension so emphasising the wobble you always get when you saw off the roof......again it wasn't too much of a race car on the road for me, and if that was in the garage everyday I wouldn't be loathing to use it after the honeymoon period.
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres has great feel and grip and I came away thinking this really is Speciale! Hence brochure reading moments, car configurator and video clips...we have all done it.
My one year old car suddenly felt and even looked old....the power of great marketing of course. Luckily a few hours later at a nearby hotel, I was reminded by a guest what an amazing car the spider is. The photos and constant video clips taken of the car on the M1 are another way passers by emphasise that.
Now whether its best to try and grab a Speciale spider due out soon is another question.....all these will be the last non turbo models so inevitably have future collectors value, judging by the 16M. There seem to be a lot of Speciale around though.....8 Ferrari owned ones there yesterday plus two private ones......might this be like my old Turbo S....once rare then every model in run out year suddenly became an S.
Either way, the car is the most impressive I have been in this year....P1 aside but that is five times the price.
Don't buy one though as they will be too common!
D
Sadly I missed out on the speciale A had my deposit refunded last week.....😢 HR Owen say they are getting only 5 cars across the UK or maybe that is what they tell me!
Had a run out in the Huracan at Millbrook last week....very good but 458 more exciting
Am trying the 650s there in ten days time but am not expecting to like it more than the 458.
Had a run out in the Huracan at Millbrook last week....very good but 458 more exciting
Am trying the 650s there in ten days time but am not expecting to like it more than the 458.
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