TECH STUFF

MODEL TESTED: Ferrari Roma

ENGINE: 3.9-litre V8 twin-turbo

POWER: 611 bhp

SPEED: 0-62 3.4 secs

TOP: 199 mph

ECONOMY: 25 mpg

PRICE FROM: £172,631 heaven, as this is what this car was designed for.

The drive is sublime and, if you get tired of sublime, punch the go pedal and it will take off like a scalded cat. Road holding is great, turn the nose in and point and it will go where required. Pop some gas on half-way through the bend, and the rear will slide out perfectly, thus allowing you to drift out of the corner.

Think you’re a great driver? This car will ensure everyone thinks the same as it does all the work for you, so perfect is the balance and throttle control.

Inside, it’s a very nice place to be, with everything at hand. However, work really does need to be done on the switchgear. The TFT screen is nestled in the bosom of the dash but to use it, park up, work it out for an hour and then try again - it’s ridiculously complicated and unnecessary. Every premium car out there does the same thing, but intuitively and easily while on the move – therefore no excuses, Ferrari.

Modes include Wet, Sport, Race and ESC Off and, in the right setting, it will do exactly what you demand of it. Get the mode wrong such as ESC Off in tight corners and you might live to regret it –or regret it and be dead, of course.

The Roma is a stunningly beautiful, well-proportioned, fast Ferrari and if you were ever to get tired of driving it trust me, you are tired of life.

JACINDA ARDERN

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