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Ferrari 458 Italia Drive
Nationwide LocationsREF: SD458B
• Choose a three or six-mile drive
• At a selection of venues around the UK
• Drive this 'masterpiece' of Italian engineering
What's Included
• Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
• Drive the Ferrari for 3 or 6 miles of your chosen circuit
• Tuition from a qualified ARDS Instructor
• Personalised driver certificate
Vehicle Spec
• Top Speed (mph): 202
• Engine size (litres): 4.5
• Engine configuration: Mid V8
• Power output (BHP): 562
• 0-60mph: 3.0 seconds
What Can I Expect
Introducing you to the exquisite Ferrari 458 Italia! In Ferrari speak, the 4 and the 5 refers to the 4.5l engine and the 8 is for V8. Driving one of these superb Italian supercars is super exciting and we have three and six-mile drives at circuits around the UK for you.
Waxing lyrical about the 458 when it was launched as the successor to the F430, a certain car journalist called Jeremy Clarkson commented: 'A modern Ferrari feels like no other car on the road. It feels miles better. And this one? Oh, this is the best of the lot'. Praise indeed then, from someone who has owned and driven a fair few cars in his time.
So why is the Ferrari 458 so revered? Well, just look at it. Some say the rear view is the best. Nothing like provoking a sense of jealousy when there's a Ferrari in front of you on the road is there? All the Pininfarina classic lines are there. It's sleek, it's curvy and it's a thing of beauty to look at, with that famous prancing horse right in the middle of the boot. But is it equally beautiful to drive?
In a word, yes. Driving a 458 takes some getting used to though. For a start, all the controls are on the steering wheel. And that includes everything from wipers and indicators, to the start button and a very intriguing switch selector that displays Race, Wet and Sport modes. Behind the two seats is the engine and it even has its own window so you can just look and drool at it!
The engine is without doubt a masterpiece. The 458 was the first Ferrari to introduce newer technology such as E-Diff and F1-Trace to assist drivers. And did we mention this devilishly good looking car is rear wheel drive? Woohoo! It's going to be an epic drive.
Buy your voucher for a Ferrari 458 drive and you'll soon be whizzing along the tarmac everywhere from Dunsfold and Brands Hatch, to Mallory Park and Oulton Park.
When Is It Available
- Vouchers are valid for weekday dates
- Experiences operate throughout the year (unless stated)
- Weekend availability can be arranged at selected locations for a supplement of £25 when booking your date
- Dates and session times are subject to availability at your chosen location
Location
Current available locations, subject to change
- Essex Carver Barracks (weekends only)
- Hampshire Aldershot (weekdays and weekends Mar-Nov)
- Lancashire Three Sisters Circuit (selected dates only)
- Leicestershire Bruntingthorpe (weekdays and weekends)
- Leicestershire Mallory Park (weekdays only)
- Surrey Cranleigh Circuit (selected dates only)
Premium Circuit (£20 supplement payable when booking your date)
- Surrey Dunsfold Main (weekdays and weekends)
- Cheshire Oulton Park (weekdays and weekends Mar-Nov)
- Kent Brands Hatch (selected dates only Mar-Nov)
Suitable For
• Participants must hold a full, valid driving licence
• Minimum height 5ft
• Maximum height 6ft 6ins
• Maximum weight 19 stone
• Drivers must be able bodied and any medical conditions that may affect driving ability must be disclosed at the time of booking
Spectators
• Disabled access may vary depending on location
• Children must be supervised at all times
• Pets are not permitted at any circuit
• Toilets, viewing areas and refreshments are available at all venues
Anything Else
- Optional extras are offered at the point of booking your date including collision damage waivers and flexible cancellation policies. They are not mandatory, but the waiver is advised due to the high £5000 excess on the vehicles
- Specific car availability may be subject to change due to mechanical or operational factors
- In cases of extreme weather i.e snow, fog or ice experiences may be re-scheduled for safety reasons
- Comfortable shoes with thin soles are recommended