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Drive the new Aventador and 458 Italia at Thruxton
Driving Experience Format
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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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Porsche Cayman - Retail Value: £38,500 |
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Technical Spec | |
| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 2.9-litre flat 6 6-speed manual |
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| Power | 261bhp | |
| Speed | 163mph | |
| 0-60mph | 5.8sec | |
| 3 laps pupil drives the Porsche Cayman | ||
The latest Porsche Cayman is a genuine junior supercar. Similar in looks to the 911 but with a mid-engine layout, this new model has the larger 2.9-litre engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Out on track the car gives incredible feedback, allowing the driver to build in confidence and enjoy the increased power and incredible grip that the car generates. Nowhere else in the UK will you drive such an expensive and new car as your introduction to a driving experience. With 3 laps behind the wheel you’ll not only have a huge smile on your face but be ready to take on the next car, no doubt feeling like the next Lewis Hamilton. |
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Lamborghini Aventador - Retail Price: £285,000 |
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| Mid-engine Four- wheel drive 6.5-litre V12 7-speed paddleshift |
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| Power | 690bhp | |
| Speed | 217mph | |
| 0-60mph | 2.9sec | |
| 4 laps pupil drives the Lamborghini Aventador | ||
The Lamborghini Aventador is the long waited replacement to the Murcielago. It's completely new with a light weight carbon composite tub and carbon and aluminium body panels. The 6.5 litre V12 is also a brand new design, more efficient and powerful reaching 690 bhp at 8250 rpm. This time it is mated to a 7 speed single clutch automated manual gearbox and with four wheel drive it can reach 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds and will keep accelerating until V Max at 217 mph. The press have said it is the fastest car this side of the million pound Bugatti [and feels little slower] making the near £300k price tag a bit of a bargain! |
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Ferrari 458 Italia - Retail Value: £170,000 |
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| Mid-engine Rear wheel drive 4.5-litre V8 7-speed F1 dual-clutch |
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| Power | 562bhp | |
| Speed | 202mph | |
| 0-60mph | 3.3sec | |
| 4 laps pupil drives the Ferrari 458 Italia | ||
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The Ferrari 458 Italia is the latest supercar from Ferrari. They've applied all there technical knowhow from their F1 team and applied it to this car. The result is stunning. Seated in the drivers seat you feel embraced by the car, the dashboard surrounds you. The steering wheel could be straight from Alonso's F1 car, it controls: engine, suspension, traction, gearbox as well as delivering arguably the best steering feel of any supercar available. Out on track the car just gets better. Hit the throttle in any gear and the car takes off immediately. Once up to speed the car has so much grip. Jeremy Clarkson gave the best summary of the car: "The Ferrari 458 is one of the all time greats. It's really is absolutely, unbelievably, mesmerizingly brilliant" |
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About the Italian Supercar Driving Experience
Lamborghini started making cars to rival those of Ferrari in the 1960's. Ever since their supercars have been compared to each otherevery time a new model is released. Now you can judge for yourself as you drive the two latest and best models Ferrari and Lamborghini produce.
Ferrari comes to the table with the 458 Italia, a V8 mid-engine rear wheel drive supercar with all of Ferrari's F1 knowhow. Lamborghini arrives with the ultra rare Aventador.
Which will you prefer? Which car inspires the most confidence? Is the Ferrari more nibble than the Lamborghini? Does the Lambo's extra 128bhp advantage really tell? Which would you drive away in?
As part of the Italian Supercar driving experience, guest will have a chance to learn the race circuit with an ARDS qualified race instructor initially as a passenger and then driving the Porsche Cayman.
The Porsche Cayman in this driving experience is the new generation 2 version with the larger 2.9 litre engine. It's a fantastic sports car that out performs other more expensive machinery. A great car that gives the driver lots confidence behind the wheel. It's a cracking sports car in itself which will give you lots of confidence before you take the wheel of the Ferrari and Lamborghini.
Gift Pack options
DVD Gift Box - £5: Gift pack will include a Thruxton branded gift box. Inside the box is a presentation card of their driving experience - showing the exact driving experience the recipient will be attending, complete with image of the main car in the driving experience taken by ace automotive photographer Pete Gibson. Also included is our unique driving experience DVD which comes in its own personalised case with the recipients name, experience they're been given and space for a gift message plus our full colour brochure and list of dates to attend.
Our exclusive driving experience DVD is narrated by Tiff Needell and includes specific information on the driving experience they'll be attending, information on Thruxton circuit, in-car filming plus much more.
Standard option - free: Gift pack will include our current brochure, list of dates to attend and a personalised card for the recipient with their name and a personalised message.
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 both weekdays and weekends. If you require a weekend, there is a £20 premium for a weekend booking
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
£485
Supercar Specifications
| Ferrari 458 Italia | Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Configuration | Mid engine. rear wheel drive | Mid engine. four wheel drive |
| Engine size | 4.5 lt V8 | 6.5 lt V12 |
| Gear box | 7 speed Paddleshift Dual Clutch | 7 speed Paddleshift |
| Power bhp | 462 | 690 |
| Torque lb/ft | 398 | 501 |
| Top speed mph | 202 | 217 |
| 0-60 | 3.4 sec. | 2.9 sec. |
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