Peter’s choice: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

‘If I were to replace the F40, and was searching for something special to have in the garage, it’s the Pista. As a driving experience, it’s the most thrilling,’ Peter Bullard says. ‘But if I’m keeping the F40 and choosing a car to complement it, which I think I am, then I’d lean towards the GT3. As absolutely captivating as the Pista is, there’s no overlap between the GT3 and F40 in the Venn diagram.

‘In that context, the McLaren begins to fade into the background, which is a shame because it’s an incredible achievement. For me, its greatest failing is perhaps its greatest strength – it’s good at everything without standing out in a particular area.’

Perhaps that’s because driving all three of these computer-aided missiles back to back with the F40 shows up one of their few weak spots: a lack of drama at lower, ordinary road speeds. ‘These engine and chassis electronics mean that more or less anyone can use so much of these cars’ performance – but you don’t get the early warning signals. The performance envelope in an F40 is so much narrower than any of these, and its braking, handling, heavy clutch and gearbox influence the decisions you make at a lower level, and the involvement begins at a lower level.’

Food for thought, but which of the cuttingedge trio would he choose?

‘The GT3 RS is special. If I could buy a manual GT3 Touring [similarly magical, more reserved in its styling] at list price tomorrow, I really would think seriously about it. Not necessarily because it’s the dynamic equal of the Ferrari, but as a usable supercar it’s a wonderful complement to the F40 – one that can take on any journey, but is also a thrilling drive.’

‘As a usable supercar, the 911 GT3 RS would be a wonderful complement

to my Ferrari F40’

PETER BULLARD