McLaren MP4-12c vs Ferrari 458 Italia - Fifth Gear

In this classic clip, Tiff and Jason test two beauties, the McLaren MP4-12c against the Ferrari 458 Italia.

[johnmalandrino]

That was the most honest opinion on cars I have ever heard. You could see it in their faces.

[wallstreetfox]

I just sat in a 458 Italia spyder 4 days ago. The dealer was nice and let me sit in the car. I drove up in a new red convertible Mustang. They took me seriously but that doesn't mean I have 259, 000 dollars.

[trevorastley]

Best review ever! watched it 11 teen times, I hired one in Italy!. best day of my life. the trip to Modena was a treat also.

[Robinmuk]

This just popped up in my feed, what can you say, not only a great test of the cars but the presentation, commentary, truth, purity and sheer quality of these two guys.. Jason and Tiff are so watchable and top drivers too. This was a 'no silly nonsense' golden era, we have nothing as good as this these days.

[TheBurtazam]

who noticed the top gears test track ?

[ItzHemp]

Put the 12-C into track mode, and turn off ESC. And turn on manual mode. Then throw it around the track.

[englishmidlands]

McLaren being the company they are didn't like this at all, they were most pissed.They are perfectionist, they went back and worked their magic and changed the car, its evolved every year.

[itstheFRONZ]

I agree with them 100%. As a Ferrari 458 owner myself, it's easily the MOST FUN car I've ever driven. From the first time I ever sat it in, I was instantly engaged. You're actually a part of the car and the feeling is indescribable. 

[alf]

458 - Sheer driving ecstasy ~ Tiff Needell

[nemsjones]

I bet these guys love their job, I know I would.

[nachiketjoshi]

This is the best ad for the 458! I love it

[RobertSmith-lewp]

The MP4-12C are insanely good values these days, perhaps that explains why a little bit.

[princesssolace]

In 2019 the 458 is better in every way even when it is broken, on fire at the side of the road it still looks vogue!😁

[joelklaus]

This is an OLD review. McLaren has fiddled with the 12c since then and it is a better to drive car these days. That being said, I'm not so sure I could choose it over that Ferrrari. 

[paulinthailand]

im a 458 owner, i absolutely love it.

[armancz]

I fuking want that Italia even more now!

[buffe-b]

"Flick it! Catch it! Power it! Hold it! SMILE!!!"

[dylans]

Looks like they took the Top Gear test track the other way around. Nice! But isn't Tiff moonlighting as the Stig?

[petyrkowalski]

I like how Jason says " and I will see how it will set the fastest possible lap time".... I know hes quick...put Lewis Hamilton in there and we will see the fastest possible.

[johnandmorehb]

Back in the days car journalism was always real.