10 great driving cars – and how you can take them for a spin

This article offers information about 10 of the best driving cars on the road. Read about cars that will inspire you to have a go at driving one for yourself. Cars include Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Lotus and Lamborghini.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a powerful and stylish car. You can drive some of the best cars on the market today by taking them for a spin on specially designed circuits, or on test drives at specialist car dealers. This guide picks 10 of the best driving cars on the road today.

Pretend to be 007 in an Aston Martin

Anyone who fancies spending the day as James Bond has to try out an Aston Martin. You could have a go in the classic DB6, or go for a bit more technology in the latest DB9 and V8 Vantage.

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Sample Italian luxury in a Lamborghini

You can experience the finest Italian engineering in a Lamborghini Gallardo or Murcielago. A great way to try these awesome vehicles is on supercar driving days.

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Look good in a Lotus Elise

Can you handle the power and controls of a Lotus Elise? Have a go in this British-made sports car, one of the finest of its kind in the world.

Quite possibly the best-known and best-loved supercar of them all. Jump behind the wheel of the legendary Ferrari 355 or super-fast Ferrari 599 on a driving experience.

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Race along in an Audi R8

The Audi R8 has been referred to as the new everyday supercar. It’s really comfortable to drive, has impressive performance, and to top it all off you’ll look really cool in it! 

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Push the pedal in a Porsche

Push the pedal to the metal in a Porsche Carrera 911 or GT3. You’ll love the feeling of this top-of-the-range German sports car. They are good for speed and amazing for handling.

Feel the speed of a Subaru Impreza

If you enjoy a white-knuckle ride, you should try a track day in a Subaru Impreza. They’re great on the road, but even better when they can be truly unleashed at the track.

Cruise in the classic D Type Jaguar

This is a must-drive for any classic-car enthusiast. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise along in this beauty.

Experience the power and handling of a Mitsubishi Evo

Another car for speed junkies, the Mitsubishi Evo combines the handling of a rally car with the practicalities of an everyday car.

Mini Cooper fun

This one’s a bit of a curveball, but if you’d like to feel like Michael Caine in the Italian Job, take a Mini Cooper for a whirl.

The best way of trying one of these fantastic cars is to book in for a test drive at a dealership or try out a fun-filled driving experience. Whether you want to try a Lamborghini, Mini Cooper, Porsche or Aston Martin driving experience, you can do it all over the UK, so why not give it a go!.

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Top Gear

The famous TV show’s website has reviews of all the best on-road cars.

Which Car?

Which’s advice on how to pick the right car.

How to drive a supercar

Jeremy Clarkson takes you through the experience of driving a super-fast car.

Thrill Seekers

Consider yourself a bit of an adrenaline junkie? Even if not, you should try and get that natural buzz every now and then. It will be a moment you’ll never forget and it’s good for the heart!

Bungee Jumping
A bungee jump consists of jumping from a high structure whilst being tied to a large elastic cord. All you can see is the huge drop and the floor getting a lot closer to your face, until you suddenly stretch to full-limit and bounce back up away from the ground. The largest bungee jump is at the Macau Tower, with an exhilarating 764ft drop! Let’s hope the bungee’s strong..

Verzasca Dam, Switzerland

Sky Diving
Sky diving is pretty much what it says on the tin; you dive from the sky. Also known as ‘tandem’ and ‘parachuting’ (for the obvious reason that you need a parachute in order to survive). People tend to jump from a plane between 3,000 and 13,000ft depending on confidence & experience. The highest sky dive so far was by Joseph Kittinger, who jumped from 19 miles!

As a beginner you would inevitably be attached to an experienced tandem diver who would be in complete control of the parachute, so there’s no excuse not to have a go!

This guy makes it look easy!

White Water Rafting
Also known as rafting, this is an exhilarating activity that is usually done in small groups. So if you have a few friends you could get together, this will be something you’ll always remember. It’s great team activity that involves surviving rough, rocky rapids in a dingy-style boat. This is very hands on and you have to be aware and communicate at all times. If you’re a team player who likes a challenge, I highly recommend this!

White Water Rafting

 

So do you think you’ve got the guts? There are plenty of adrenaline-fuelled activities out there to do. These on my to-do list for sure! What’s on yours?