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How (And Where) To Drive An Exotic Car in Italy

Going to Italy is on the bucket list of almost every person alive. This is because Italy is said to be one of the most romantic places on earth. It’s also home to great fashion trends and has the most exquisite shopping places. On top of the retail therapy and exotic food, Italy offers its tourists the chance to drive super cars on the public roads and also on the racing tracks. Several companies offering this service are available to make your trip to Italy simply unforgettable.

How to Drive an Exotic Car in Italy

You can hire a super car in any agency for a few hours as a driving test or take it on a spin for two days. Every car comes with a driving instructor who is always with you for safety.

Where to Drive an Exotic Car in Italy

Ferrari F12Berlinetta 6.3 '12

1. Maranello and Modena

A test drive in Maranello starts with a private driver picking you up from your hotel and taking you to the heart of Italy of motor sport. This area is also known as the home of Ferrari or Italian Motor Valley. You board your super car of choice right after you pass the Ferrari factory. At this point you get to sit behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or a Ferrari and feel its roar and power. The instructor will sit right by you to give you instructions as you start slow in normal roads. You can increase the speed and use F1 super gear as you get used to the car until you reach the Modena racing track.

At this location you can combine road drive and tracking driving at the Modena autodromo. This is a complete racing track with amazing bends and gradients. The instructor will take the first lap as you watch closely so you can know how to do it. After that you are given back the pilot seat to take four exhilarating laps on the track. You then get to drive the car back to Maranello for thirty minutes before giving it back.

2. Imola Racing Track

The city of Imola is known as the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. It is famous for hosting formula One San Marino Grand Prix .The Imola racing track is one of the biggest tracks in Italy and is also a tourist attraction. Imola has the biggest Lamborghini academy where people are taught to drive this high-end car safely. The instructor stays with you but you stay in control. The instructors are patient, polite and let you make your own decisions. The benefit of the Imola race track over other tracks is that you get unlimited laps and different super cars.

3. Mugello Racing Track

At Autodromo Internazionale Del Mugello, one gets to learn all the tricks of race cars before test driving one. It is a big race circuit in Tuscany that enables one to take long laps and enjoy the super high speed. The facility is upgraded regularly to meet safety standards because it’s used by a lot of companies and individuals. You can test the power of an amazing GT car in this exhilarating descents and long straights with the guidance of an instructor.

At the Mugello’s circuit it also possible to drive a Formula one car.

4. Monza

Monza circuit is the most famous sports complex in the world because it hosts the prestigious grand prix events .It has long straights and fierce bends that will take your breath away. Monza circuit has 3 tracks; Gran Premio, junior tracks and the Speed track. Get a driving course in the junior track and then get behind the wheel on a fast race in the GT program. Monza circuit is also great for watching famous racers do their thing on track days.

At the Monza’s circuit it also possible to drive a Formula one car.

How to Get An International Driving Permit

If you plan to drive a super car in the public road in Italy you should obtain an international driving permit.

Drivers from outside EU are required to get an international driving license if they are to be allowed to drive in Italy. This license must then be translated into Italian to avoid problems with the traffic police. Anyone who has a USA driving license is eligible for an international one from any AAA club in US or Canada. It does not require a driving test, only an online application with photos and a $15 fee. It must be renewed annually, just like every other driving permit. The process is real fast and comes with minimal hassle.

Test drive a Ferrari in Maranello, Italy.

How to drive a supercar while in Maranello, Modena.

If you come to visit Maranello in Modena, you will be surely at the Galleria Ferrari museum. However can you really afford to go home without test driving one these roaring beauties? Probably not. So we are here for you to help. Emilia Delizia can organise for you Ferrari and Lamborghini test drives. Our test drives are always on the public road or on request on the newly open  Modena circuit (Autodromo di Modena).
For the experience the driver need to be over 18 and have an international driving licence. You will be always accompanied by our experienced driving instructors. The test drive lasts from 10 minutes to up to 2 hours. For the longer drives you will be taken to the nearby mountains, here you will have plenty of fun dealing with the the bends of these windy roads.
For those who want to have a full on experience, we will take the clients to the Autodromo di Modena, the newly opened test track just outside Modena, and there with an instructor you will drive 5 laps. The whole track driving experience lasts for 2 hours. 1 hour at the track and 1 hour on the public way.

The cars available for the experience are the following:

Ferrari F430 Spider

The Ferrari F430 spider is a sports car that was first manufactured in the year 2004 until the year 2009. The car features a 4.3L V8 petrol powered engine. The engine is capable of developing 483hp or 360 kilowatts at 8500rpm. The engine is powerful enough to generate a torque of 465Nm at 5250rpm of which 80% is achievable at only 3500rpm. It was an improvement of the predecessor Ferrari 360 and can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4s which was 0.3 seconds quicker. The top speed is 196mph and the brakes are made using cast iron or an optional carbon ceramic set of brakes

Ferrari California

Another version of Ferrari which is the Ferrari California, a 2 door 2+2 coupe convertible, was launched in the year 2008 at the Paris motor show. The car was special because it introduced new features that the design team took long to work on and perfect. It was the first Ferrari that had a metal folding roof, V8 front engine, 7-speed with a 2 clutch transmission system, direct petrol injection and a rear suspension with many links. The top speed is 193mph and capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.9s. The transmission also features a 6 speed manual system giving the driver a choice.

Ferrari F458 Italia

Ferrari 458 Italia on the other hand is a mid-engine replacement of the F430 whose production started in 2009. The engine is a 4.5L V8 capable of developing 562hp and 540Nm of torque at 9000rpm of which 80% can be attained at only 3250rpm. The transmission system available is a single automated one and features a 7-speed dual clutch gear system. The top speed is 202mph and acceleration from 0-62mph is capable in just 3.4 seconds.

Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera

The Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera  is a light weight sports car that only weighs 1340kgs because it is designed using carbon fiber and is super stable. It was launched in 2010 with a 5.2L V10 engine capable of generating 562hp at 8000rpm. Acceleration from o to 62 mph is possible in just 3.4s and the top speed is 202mph.

Ferrari F458 Italia

Ferrari 458 Italia on the other hand is a mid-engine replacement of the F430 whose production started in 2009. The engine is a 4.5L V8 capable of developing 562hp and 540Nm of torque at 9000rpm of which 80% can be attained at only 3250rpm. The transmission system available is a single automated one and features a 7-speed dual clutch gear system. The top speed is 202mph and acceleration from 0-62mph is capable in just 3.4 seconds.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is a 2 seat Italian Gran Turismo that was produced between the years 2006 to 2012. Its engine displacement totaled 5999cc hence the name. The engine is a 6.0L V12 that produces 612hp and a torque of 608Nm without the need of turbo charging. The transmission features both a 6 speed manual system and a 6 speed sequential similar to one used for F1 racing cars.

Basic Test drive.

just to feel the power of the car around the small town of Maranello – 10 minutes

Medium Test drive.

A little longer driving experience, feel the acceleration 15-20 minutes

Long Extended Test drive.

About 30 minutes – More bends and country-side roads – beautiful Italian scenery in a super car.

Mountain extended Test drive.

One hour experience around the Appennini mountain in Modena, lots of bends and incredible driving experience.

Panoramic test drive.

Duration about 60 minutes panoramic as it says on the box.

Precision Test drive

Get the best from your experience, countryside, mountain, it has it all.
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In addition to these car driving experiences it is now possible to drive a Ferrari F430 on the Modena racing circuit, the experience lasts for 90 minutes, the clients will drive the cars on public road for about 30 minutes and additionally will drive the car for 4/5 laps on the circuit with an experienced instructor.

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