Admittedly, the GT4 RS feels uncompromising thanks to its track-leaning DNA, and the gravelly intake roar from the engine can grate when you’re cruising. It’s the price you pay for a once-in-a-generation Porsche GT car, one we never thought would see the light of day.
4. Caterham Seven
Prices from £29,500
Best value for money
| Pros | Cons |
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Handling |
Poor practicality |
The Caterham Seven is a formidable track car to its core, with every distraction and ounce of fat carved away. It’s a perfect car to learn about track driving with and it’s cheap to run, tool.
There’s a wealth of used examples available with various power outputs, but if you’re looking at a new purchase the current range is pretty straightforward. Beginning with the 84bhp Seven 170, the lineup includes the retro-styled Super Seven and more powerful 360, 420 and 620 models. You can even buy a Race Package version.
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The bill for a new Seven can add up pretty quickly if you delve into the options list, but if your main focus is taking the car out on track rather than a B road blast, you’ll want to specify the R Pack which adds sports suspension, carbon fibre trim, composite race seats, four-point race harnesses, a shift light and a limited-slip differential. If money is no object and you’re feeling particularly brave, maybe try out the ferocious 620 which accelerates from 0-62mph in 2.79 seconds and will go on to a top speed of 155mph.
5. McLaren 765LT
Prices from £280,000
Fastest acceleration
| Pros | Cons |
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Staggeringly quick |
Engine doesn’t sound that great |
If you’re going to revive the iconic “long tail” moniker of the McLaren F1 GTR Le Mans car, you need to be certain that the model in question is worthy of the badge. Thankfully, having driven the 765LT, this car stands amongst McLaren’s greatest achievements.