Of all the European rags out there, I have to say that one of the opinions I value highly is that of Evo Magazine. Perhaps it's my love for Harry Metcalfe and his particular way of going about business or perhaps I have seemingly found that my thoughts are in sync with theirs, I think this publication does its very best to tell the real story as they see it.
That's a rarity these days.
So when I heard that Evo had officially named its Car of the Year the Ferrari 458 Speciale I was happy. I've been infatuated with this vehicle since its debut but have yet had the chance to get behind the wheel. When you think of its capabilities and how it brings such a high level of performance down to a more attainable level, it's quite shocking.
Of course I wish it sounded better, but that's not something a Novitec Rosso exhaust couldn't fix.
Check out Evo's video about its announcement and the Ferrari 458 Speciale to hear the justification.
This year's evo Car of the Year test, in association with Michelin, brings the hottest machines of 2014 to some of the UK's most challenging twists of tarmac in the Scottish Borders. The finalists are as follows:
- VW Golf R
- McLaren 650S
- Ferrari 458 Speciale
- BMW M3
- Porsche Cayman GTS
- Jaguar F-type R Coupe
- BMW i8
- Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy-R
- Aston Martin Vanquish
- Audi S1