We all expect supercars to go fast, very fast, but the best also go very well when going slowly, as we discovered with the Ferrari F8 Spider,writes Robin Roberts. Evolved from the 488 series, it blends the performance of the more track focused Pista with the practicality of the GTB and creates a very useable supercar with its own personality. Add the versatility of a folding metal roof … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Italians love their food almost as much as they love cars like the Alfa 4C Spider, says Robin Roberts. Meals can swing between the heavy classics to lighter Mediterranean morsels and they are usually all memorable. The essential element is that every course is meant to be enjoyed for its own sake and if you like a straightforward diet of fun, the Alfa 4C Spider will fill your plate. It’s … [Read more...]
Audi about to raise tempo of top-note R8
The most powerful Audi engine ever destined for series production is about to raise the tempo. The latest open-air, high intensity R8 Spyder will get the gloriously vocal 610PS V10 from the R8 V10 plus Coupé. The new R8 Spyder V10 plus is capable of 0-62mph in a mere 3.3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200mph, spurred on by its significant 70PS power advantage, and by a significant 25kg … [Read more...]
McLaren 570S Spider appears this month
The new McLaren 570S Spider with retractable hardtop will be unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the end of the month. It brings a third bodystyle into the range alongside Coupe and GT and uses the rear wheel drive 570ps twin-turbo 3.8V8 engine and seven-speed gearbox giving a 204mph maximum and 0-62mph time of 3.2 secs at a starting price of £164,750. … [Read more...]
