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Safety Briefing |
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| Our unique driving experience briefing details the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track. | ||
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| Circuit layout – 2.4 miles per lap, 8 corners, fastest circuit in the UK Racing line – Turn in , apex, exit, braking, throttle control |
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| Driving Position – steering and pedal control, gear change, paddle shift Chassis dynamics – weight transfer, oversteer, understeer Overtaking and flag signals |
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Porsche Cayman - Retail Value: £38,500 |
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| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 2.9-litre flat 6 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 261bhp | |
| Speed | 163mph | |
| 0-60 | 5.8sec | |
| Initial laps driven by the instructor in the Porsche Cayman | ||
| Driving on a race circuit is very different to normal road driving. To make the most of the cars our customers will be driving on track you need to learn the ‘racing line’ and braking points. We use the brilliant Porsche Cayman for these initial laps. The best sports car on the market. Our ARDS qualified race instructors will demonstrate the racing lines and braking points plus other hints and tips to help you get the most from your driving experience. Out on track it may seem quite unfamiliar with no road marks or signs and no cars coming in the other direction, but after watching and listening to your race instructor you’ll have built up a good idea of the circuit layout and be confident when you first get behind the wheel and head out on track. |
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Mazda3 MPS - Cost: £19,000 |
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| Front-engine Front wheel drive 2.3-litre turbo 4cly 6-speed manual gearbox |
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| Power | 256bhp | |
| Speed | 155mph | |
| 0-60mph | 6.1sec | |
| 7 Laps driving the new Mazda3 MPS | ||
This car will leave you breathless. 256bhp and 280lb/ft of torque ensure this is one of the fastest front-wheel drive super hatch models on sale today. This latest version is another improvement over the previous model. Visually more imposing, inside it looks like your at the controls of the star ship enterprise. Even cruising out of the pitlane in 1st gear the car is eager to go, get it up to 4th gear and the car reaches up to another level of performance. |
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Mazda3 MPS - Cost: £19,000 |
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Technical Spec | |
| Front-engine Front wheel drive 2.3-litre turbo 4cly 6-speed manual gearbox |
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| Power | 256bhp | |
| Speed | 155mph | |
| 0-60mph | 6.1sec | |
| 7 Laps driving the new Mazda3 MPS | ||
This car will leave you breathless. 256bhp and 280lb/ft of torque ensure this is one of the fastest front-wheel drive super hatch models on sale today. This latest version is another improvement over the previous model. Visually more imposing, inside it looks like your at the controls of the star ship enterprise. Even cruising out of the pitlane in 1st gear the car is eager to go, get it up to 4th gear and the car reaches up to another level of performance. |
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Performance Saloon Car |
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| Front-engine Front wheel drive |
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| High speed passenger laps in a Performance Saloon | ||
Hold on tight as our resident Stig takes you out for the white knuckle ride of your life. Experiencing a car at its full potential with a professional racing driver at the wheel is incredible. The car appears to dance over the tarmac as the racing driver makes small but purposeful inputs to the cars steering wheel. Through the fast sweeping curves you'll start to feel the g-force as you try and hold yourself in the seat. Under brakes you'll feel the car searching for grip then the tyres forcing the chassis into the next corner at seemingly impossible speeds. |
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About the Mazda3 MPS driving experience
*** Please note, this driving experience is only available until the end of 2011***
The all new Mazda3 MPS is one of the most powerful front-wheel drive hatchbacks on sale today. It successfully blends an exhilarating drive with, extremely well equipped, compact car practicality. This is the the very latest version of the 'superhatch'. The hot hatch reinvented. It is a car so surprisingly fast it will leave you breathless.
However, unlike its competitors, its not an unruly car that torque steers out of the corners. This is a well tied down car with a sophisticated traction control system and limited slip differential.
This driving experience provides plenty of laps around Thruxton (more than a race distance) so you'll have time to get used to the car and up to speed on the circuit.
Our ARDS qualified race instructor will help develop your driving technique to help you get the most out of the car. We promise you'll notice a difference a huge difference to your driving between the your first laps and your last.
Need to know
This experience can be purchased as an open gift voucher valid for 1 year from the date of purchase
This experience operates from Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire
We operate on selected weekdays and Saturdays. Please note: there is a £20 premium if you choose to book on a Saturday, payable when a date is booked
Drivers must hold a full licence | On the day drivers must wear clothes that cover their arms and legs | Helmets, race boots and gloves are provided
Spectators are welcome - free of charge
Why Buy From Thruxton - Top 5
1. Drive the UK's fastest race circuit
2. No 70mph speed limit or extra chicanes to slow your speed down
3. Latest Supercar from all the major manufacturers
4. Over 30 years experience in operating driving experiences
5. Auto Express award winner 3 years running
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Price
£189
Full details of the Mazda3 MPS can be found at www.mazda.co.uk
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