The safety car with the three-pointed star has been a constant feature for 26 years now, and during that time, high-performance models, including the Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG, the Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG and the spectacular SLS AMG gullwing specially developed by Mercedes-AMG, have all been utilised.

2022 F1 season is now set to mark a premiere when the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (fuel consumption combined: 12.8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 292 g/km)¹  leads the field as the safety car. 

At the same time, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ (fuel consumption combined: 13.5-13.0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 308-295 g/km)¹  will make its debut as the medical car. These two F1 safety vehicles about to be deployed this season will be the most powerful ever used and will sport the same distinctive red livery as last year. View experiences here

Originally launched in the 1990s, the Atom Cup is now an established motoring icon, turning heads both for its looks and the fact it is as exhilarating a car as you could wish to drive.  Today, the range extends from the 245bhp base model of the car. Without exception, each model offers a uniquely thrilling driving experience that is, as its best, unmatched for thrills and rawness this side of a superbike. Select your experience here

Jackson Racing, a renowned Honda tuning company based in California, has been perfecting its craft for over two decades. Their expertise in the American import drag-racing scene primarily revolves around their highly acclaimed and extensively tested superchargers. Therefore, when Simon Saunders, the head of Ariel, sought to enhance the speed of his Honda Type-R-engined Atom track car, he naturally turned to Jackson Racing. The outcome of their collaboration is the all-new supercharged Atom, boasting an impressive power output of 300bhp at 8200rpm, a substantial increase from its original 220bhp. Additionally, the torque has been boosted from 144lb ft at 6100rpm to 191lb ft at 7150rpm. Weighing in at a mere 460kg without fuel, this latest iteration of the Atom is bound to deliver an exhilarating performance on the track. The hairs on the back of your neck will stand up as the noise of the supercharger kicks in. This Supercharged Atom is one of the Instructors favourite cars we own.  View experiences here

The DB11 succeeds the DB9 as Aston Martin’s flagship V12 GT, taking on cars like the Mercedes-AMG S65 Coupe, Bentley GTC and Ferrari F12. Aston’s DB lineage, named after one-time owner David Brown, stretches right back to 1950 and includes the iconic DB5 of Goldfinger fame. But the DB11 is the first all-new one since 2003. And if you’re wondering what happened to DB10, that was reserved for a special re-bodied V8 Vantage used in 2015’s Bond film, Spectre.  Select your experience here

The Aston Martin DB5 is one of the world's best-known cars. First released in 1963 but it became even more iconic after it was driven by James Bond in the 1964 film Goldfinger. With its unforgettable silver birch paintwork, leather seats and wooden steering wheel, this is a car to be enjoyed. We are proud to offer this truly authentic example rebuilt with genuine Aston Martin parts. Select your experience here

Arguably the most visually appealing Aston Martin in the range, the Vantage is a taut mix of muscularity and Aston’s traditional elegance. It works very well too, with the squat, purposeful proportions conveying the obvious sporting intent. Select your experience here

At 610 horsepower, this naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is the most powerful engine ever put into production by Audi. It revs 20 percent quicker than its predecessor, spinning from idle to its 8500-rpm redline in 0.66 seconds. The pedestal it’s bolted to, a V10 Plus blitzes to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and wails a stirring soprano aria in the process. Select your experience here

Welcome to the future; this is the new BMW i8 Roadster, a hybrid electric two-door 2+2 sports car the likes of which the world hasn’t seen before. Despite the eco-conscious demeanour, the i8 develops 369bhp and 570Nm of torque and can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds thanks to its sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and lightweight carbon-fibre construction. Those numbers put the BMW very much up against the Porsche 911 and Audi R8. Select your experience here

Eleanor, the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 from the film Gone in Sixty Seconds starring Nicolas Cage - widely recognised as one of Hollywood's most iconic film cars of the 21st century. With all the cars in the film referred to as female names to hide their identities from the police, Eleanor was described as the main character's 'unicorn' — the one he failed to steal on a number of occasions. A rarity in its own right, just 300 GT500 Shelby Mustangs were ever built. Select your experience here

Ferrari may have been founded on a series of V12-powered cars, but some of its most successful models were those fitted with a mid-rear-mounted V8. And so it is with the Ferrari 458 Italia – the name meaning 4.5-litres and eight cylinders, with Italia thrown it at the end in homage to its home country. It was hailed by none other than Jeremy Clarkson as one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made. Select your experience here

Built to take on, and beat, Ferrari in endurance racing, the GT40 is one of the greatest ever Fords. This car became an icon when it ended Ferrari's dominance in 1966 in the Le Mans 24 hour race. With a sleek design and unmistakeable 'Gulf' colours, we are proud to offer this truly authentic example with the genuine Ford Racing Engine. Select your experience here

A true British Classic Sports Car. The Jaguar E-type oozes style, even Enzo Ferrari owned one, with an elegant design and an undeniable sense of cool. The E-type is a symbol of all things right with the sixties, now being one of the most desirable cars on the classic car markets. With its 3.8 litre engine, this car was one of the first-ever to be capable of 150mph. Select your experience here

Forget the idea of any performance you are used to. The Aventador has been engineered to revolutionize this concept and establish a new benchmark of super sports cars and beyond. This car aims to bring the future-forward. This is a true supercar legend in the making, which combines the tradition of the Lamborghini brand with a level of innovation that takes the House of the Raging Bull to hitherto unexplored territory. Select your experience here

Some cars only entertain when they break traction; the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 entertains the moment you turn the key. In fact, scrub that – the LP 560 entertains the moment you look at it. This is one of the automotive experiences of our times. Select your experience here

The Lamborghini Huracán is the perfect fusion of technology and design. With its crisp, streamlined lines, designed to cut through the air and tame the road, you'll get a thrill just by looking at it. The only thing better than taking in this beauty from a distance is actually touching it. The finest Italian craftsmanship lavished on finishes of unprecedented prestige and quality. Select your experience here

The Lamborghini Performante is an impressive supercar with carbon fibre parts inside and out for extra lightweight agility. Compared to the LP560, the Performante is quicker off the line and accelerates quicker giving the driver a taste of speed. Select your experience here

At launch the McLaren 570S represented a toe dipped into new waters, it’s the forerunner of McLaren’s everyday Sports Series line up - from a manufacturer historically linked with high-performance supercars. This is a seriously fast machine, it is powered by the 3.8-litre V8 used in all McLarens. It has two turbochargers, which help deliver a surge of acceleration in the middle of the rev range.  Select your experience here

At launch the McLaren 570S represented a toe dipped into new waters, it’s the forerunner of McLaren’s everyday Sports Series line up - from a manufacturer historically linked with high-performance supercars. Now, with a more rigid body, McLaren brings you the Spider Variant of the 570s. This is a seriously fast machine, it is powered by the 3.8-litre V8 used in all McLarens. It has two turbochargers, which help deliver a surge of acceleration in the middle of the rev range. Select your experience here

Many Skylines were used for the film, but only six actual Skylines were real - the others, we’re reliably informed, were all stunt cars fitted on VW Beetle chassis’ with plastic bodies. Of the six genuine Skylines used, three of them were sold as parts cars, two were destroyed and one was saved for potential sequels. Select your experience here

Probably the most iconic sports car ever made, the Porsche 911 has set class standards for handling and performance for years.  The rear-engined layout that made early 911s so tricky to handle has been retained, but it’s been refined over the generations so the car now has the stability to match its jaw-dropping performance. Select your experience here

Hardcore 493 bhp GT3 RS represents a new level for the Porsche 911 - faint hearts need not apply. The grip is colossal, and you can, once you get brave, play with the balance - small, carefully measured adjustments only though, please. It takes time to fully appreciate, but like all good cars, it’s one that communicates brilliantly, and leaves you wanting more, makes you want to learn and improve. Doesn’t suffer fools, though. Select your experience here

The Ford Shelby Cobra is the finished product of one of history's greatest transatlantic collaborations. Combining a lightweight British shell by AC cars, with some real American muscle in the 7.0litre V8 Ford engine, Mr Shelby created one of the greatest American sports cars ever made. Our recreation has been built using many genuine components. Select your experience here