Race-bred, road-friendly supercars

NEW OPTION FERRARI 448 PISTA

Successor to the hardcore 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale more than lives up to the bloodline. Impossibly fast, and yet friendly and accessible enough to make any driver feel like a hero.

SPECIFICATION Price new £252,765 As tested £290,781 Powertrain 3902cc 32v twin-turbo V8, 7-speed dualclutch auto, electronically controlled di , rear-wheel drive Performance 710bhp @ 8000rpm, 568lb ft @ 3000rpm, 2.9sec 0-62mph, 211mph+ Suspension Doublewishbone front, multi-link rear, adaptive dampers

NEED TO KNOW No radio or sat-nav as standard, in keeping with the track-car remit. Optional stripes, showing o the aerodynamic ‘S-duct’ front to best e ect, cost £8640. Four-point harnesses recommended for track work; they’re a £2100 option.

RUNNING COSTS The Pista is sold new with Ferrari Genuine Maintenance: free services for the first seven years, transferable to future owners. Service intervals are 12,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes sooner. Brakes are scheduled for replacement around 56,000 miles, sooner if the car’s used on track.

FINANCE OPTIONS Ferrari o ers finance options for the 488 Pista tailored to individual customers.

USED OPTION PORSCHE 911 991.2 GT3 RS

The only car here with its engine located behind the rear wheels, and no turbochargers. Everyone wondered how, or even if, Porsche could better the previous 991.1-generation GT3 RS. This provides the definitive answer.

SPECIFICATION Value now £220k-£275k

Price new £141,346 Powertrain 3996cc 24v flatsix, 7-speed dual-clutch auto, electronically controlled di , rear-wheel drive Performance 514bhp @ 8250rpm, 347lb ft @ 6000rpm, 3.2sec 0-62mph, 193mph Suspension MacPherson strut front, multilink rear, adaptive dampers

NEED TO KNOW Optional Weissach package saves 18kg, using titanium rollcage and CFRP anti-roll bars, rear wing, front lid, mirrors and roof. Ceramic composite discs and nose lift to avoid bottoming on speedbumps also optional.

RUNNING COSTS Menu servicing prices for the current GT3 RS haven't been announced yet, but the 991.2 version needs servicing every two years or 12,000 miles. You'll pay around £2000 per visit if there are no nasty surprises.

FINANCE OPTIONS (Representative PCP example from a Porsche dealer)

Monthly cost £1122 (36 months) Deposit £14,347

Total amount payable £166,937 Mileage allowance 10,000 APR 6.7%

CURVEBALL McLAREN 720S TRACK PACK

McLaren’s Super Series comes of age with the knockout 720S. Same chassis but light years ahead of the 650S – we just wish it had a more charismatic engine. Track Pack leaves the fundamentals unchanged but adds trinkets.

SPECIFICATION Price new £232,740 As tested £262,100 Powertrain 3994cc 32v twinturbo V8, 7-speed dual-clutch auto, rear-wheel drive Performance 710bhp @ 7500rpm, 568lb ft @ 5500rpm, 2.9sec 0-62mph, 212mph

Suspension Doublewishbone front and rear

NEED TO KNOW Track Pack adds MSO rear wing in gloss black carbon, sports exhaust, 10-spoke forged alloys, carbon race seats in two width options (both in a non-adjustable, reclined position), full harness options mounted to titanium frame behind the seats, track telemetry system (three cameras and datalogger) MSO carbon shift paddles, alcantara trim for steering wheel.

RUNNING COSTS Service intervals are 12,500 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Interim service costs £850 ex-VAT. Twin-turbo V8 is always thirsty but manages to go single-digit on mpg with very hard use.

FINANCE OPTIONS McLaren o ers its own finance options – head to retailers.mclaren.com to find your nearest dealer.