We often get asked if 6th Gear’s Supercar’s get driven on the tarmac and the straight answer is that some do and some don’t. This year sadly the 360 Stradale will be sticking to the track and not venture out into the public domain as will the Ferrari 599 GTB but the big Lambo’s always get taxed as does the mighty Aston DBS, the very lovely baby blue Gallardo Spyder (nicknamed Phoebe) and not forgetting the gorgeous sounding Audi R8. Personally I love the DBS, it’s a big bus but it pedals on thanks to that mighty V12. Andy’s Lamborghini through and through and to him if it hasn’t a bull on the bonnet or a DAF badge (he’s a big truck fan) then according to him it’ll drive like his dad’s old Ford Granada.
This year we both aim to do some more road driving and attend more external events, since 6th Gear went through the roof a year or so ago we just don’t get the time. Having said that we’ve a lot more staff these days so 2010 might be a little less frantic.
But back to road driving, and I personally find attention these Supercars bring on the road everso slightly intimidating. Surprisingly the Aston DBS really seems to grab people and the feedback is always positive. The Lamborghini’s never fail to create a path like the Red Sea parting on the fast lane of the motorway, but if you ever have the fortunate experience of a Murcielago on your tailgate you will soon understand why..
Parking a big Lambo on the street and manipulating it into a parking space isnt the easiest of tasks to accomplish. Being a clumsy oaf I’ve often cracked it first time, before making myself looking a goon by tripping over the wide sill and onto the pavement. No doubt amusing to the watching faces that always gather to watch the Murcielago pull in.
The DBS is an elegant piece of kit. Its a long long nose which is in total contrast to the short one of the Lambo’s. It’s a lot easier to alight too. It’s a tad tail happy on damp roads though so giving it a bootful mid corner isnt a good idea.
My dream daily driver? Without doubt a Pagani Zonda F.