motoring Bahrainthismonth.com December 2023 83 test and the car geared down so smoothly and remained so incredibly stable that I would be confident of taking it out on track days without any hesitation. The following day brought the dark blue GTB, with a few tangible differences. A little lighter without the roof mechanism, the steering was an edge tighter and more responsive, and the interior was slightly roomier. Visually, it’s a matter of preference, but I did prefer the GTB’s sharper aerodynamic contours without the need to accommodate the folding roof. However, I’m not sure if given the choice between the two that I would sacrifice the opportunity to cruise around without a roof on during a city drive. As much as I would have liked to spend the entire time with the car in ‘Sport’ or ‘Race’ mode, I did flick on the Hybrid switch and drove on battery power alone. When fully charged, you can drive for roughly 25km in deathly silence, which is impressive considering the compact space Ferrari had to pack this technology in alongside the luxurious cabin with its high-quality materials and bucket seats which provided enough room for six-foot plus adults like myself. Quite literally, my time with these two amazing automobiles went way too fast, yet provided me with one of the best experiences of my journalistic career. I’m already excited to see how the Italian icons continue to innovate in the future. Scan to watch the video Bidding Farewell A gathering was held to bid farewell to the elegant and refined yacht, Lady Assayel.
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