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It also means silky-smooth throttle response and sensational performance, of course: there’s 715bhp on tap, with 80 per cent of the maximum 528lb ft of torque available above 2,000rpm, and upwards of 480lb ft between 4,300rpm and 7,750rpm. That results in sensational pulling power over a wide rev band, and instant performance at any speed in any of the eight gears.

For the driver, it’s also not ideal having every piece of info housed on the main driver display, as it means compromises in terms of clarity — especially when it comes to using navigation as the route is crammed into a tiny space making it hard to follow.

The design of the dashboard is instantly recognisable as Ferrari, with a digital driver’s display that performs most of the infotainment functions, with the buttons on the steering wheel as usual, along with the manettino drive mode selector. There’s also a second screen in front of the passenger. Each unit has its own motor control module and they’re linked together by a central processor that monitors the position of each unit and can adjust roll and pitch resistance on the fly. In the past, Ferrari officialdom has been famously snooty in its dealings with nonfranchised specialists, and even today the sides are careful about how they deal with one another. But you can definitely sense a softening of attitude on the Italian side, if only because GTO is such a handy source of beautifully remanufactured, extremely rare parts and forged front suspension pieces, for example. Ferrari Classiche buys from GTO, albeit always through a third party. The wheel also contains the engine start button and the button for the suspension damper settings, which will operate in a similar way to the current 430 Scuderia. The manettino - the red switch on the right of the wheel - is also from the Scuderia, with that car’s five options The indicators switches are on either side of the boss, while the wiper controls sit above the five-position manettino switch. The lights are still operated by a rotary control to the left of the wheel, but the high/dip beam switch is on the wheel, below the left indicator switch.A strong start to the season is one thing, but maintaining that performance across the whole year has been Ferrari's weakness ever since it last won a title in 2008. Despite the victory drought, the team's goal has not changed in the past 15 years and there was no shying away from the ultimate target of winning the title again this year. Then there’s the mould production process. Today the sand moulds are made by machine, but it is intricate human skill that ensures perfect productions every time: once made (a process that involves blasting the sand with sulphur dioxide to strengthen it), a machinist works over each mould, marking defects, and cleaning burrs by hand. A mistake here could mean a component defect, deep within an engine at a later date, so attention to detail at this stage is crucial. In the front, the seats are comfortable and there’s a heavily sculpted dashboard with touches that retain a familiar Ferrari feel, including a steering wheel heavy on buttons and drive-mode selectors. Ergonomics are improved over the Ferrari Roma and 296, so it’s easier to scroll through a reduced number of screens. Sat-nav is by smartphone link only. Ferrari offers limited- and powertrain-warranty coverage identical to that provided by Lamborghini. However, Ferrari one-ups its rival when it comes to complimentary scheduled maintenance; with Ferrari vehicles, you get seven years of coverage. With Lamborghini vehicles, complimentary scheduled maintenance isn't offered.

First: it wants to improve its top speed with greater aerodynamic efficiency. The drag problem derived not only from the difference in speed withDRS open, but also from the approach to aero-elasticity of certain components – where perhaps Red Bull did things much more cleverly. And this counts not only for wings but also in the overallpitchof the car when it hits top speed on the straight. Read Also: The most popular advice topics — we've got you covered 2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things to knowHe concedes that the programme is an expensive one to run, but “if you find technology and put it on a road car, you have already absorbed some of the cost, as it has already been tested [on the XXs]”. After the Renault challenge faded, they traded the lead several times. The Canadian believed they were putting on a show for the fans, and that Pironi would comply with a pre-race agreement and let him win. It was also a tight race on fuel consumption, and both drivers had to be mindful of that. What I really think about... supercars, America, foreigners, car launches, Top Gear, the battle of the sexes and cars " Tech, gadgets, car accessories and other products tested. Christmas 2023 gift guide Nextbase iQ review: The world's smartest dash cam 5 best ice scrapers to buy › More here... The stars and their cars Giorgetto Giugiaro, legendary car designer Gran Turismo star on fatal Nurburgring crash Duke of Richmond Q&A: 75 years of Goodwood › More here...

Postlethwaite never believed the Imola fallout between the two Ferrari drivers contributed towards what happened at Zolder and Villeneuve's death This system is from the 599XX, the experimental car unveiled at this year’s Geneva show, and works when the car is in Race mode. Dan Stevens The second area of focus has been tyre management. Pirelli hasmoved towardsnew front tyres to help reduce understeer, something that could well suit what Ferrari’s concept needs as well as the driving style of Leclerc. Keeping the outside of a car propped up during cornering to prevent roll is nothing new, and some journalists questioned whether it is truly “active” when it’s not using cameras or GPS data to read the road and set the suspension up in advance (it’s more of a reactive system, they argued), but the way the Purosangue’s suspension works is certainly unique and honestly I can’t argue with the engineer who said “we don’t need cameras” — the car is supremely agile through corners, with limited roll yet a granular definition to the handling feel.It’s so clever there’s no need for anti-roll bars at all.

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There were positive things and negative things that came out of it. But I personally I don't like to see that whole thing hyped up. And I think it was hyped up. "I think the sport needs world champions with character, and he was a wonderful character, a colourful character, he was a personaggio" Harvey Postlethwaite Using a naturally-aspirated V12, with no electrification to be seen, is an interesting choice by Ferrari. One could see it as two fingers up to the environmentalists, but from Ferrari’s point of view it is what truly makes the Purosangue stand out from its competition. Gilles would have been world champion that year I think, without any doubt,” he said. “The car was good enough, the engine was good enough and Ferrari was good enough to get him onto the podium often enough for him to have won the world championship. And the Old Man loved him very much for it, because he thought that was exactly what he wanted to hear. He wanted to know. One thing that strikes me about this extraordinary place, so completely stuffed with past achievement and future potential, is how modestly its founder displays its many facets. I’m moved to remark on the fact: “You don’t boast much, Mark, do you?” He glances at me as if I’ve lost my marbles and replies: “What would be the point of that?