MAN Magazine by Seven Star Media

ari’s 488 Pistas are sold, if you could now find an unregistere d one in stock finance provider Magnitude Finance wo uld quote a deal which, after a £50k deposit, wo uld put the car on your driveway for under £350 0 a month. APR is 6.9%, with a ballo he trackon payment of £11 herea trady ck-‘sp reaeci 5,4 40. dyal‘special series’ ser V8 ies sup

T T

MIND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FEATURE

WINTER 2019 | FREE

TYSON FURY’S BIGGEST BATTLE YET

Rang Ra eng at e a at glan a gl ceance

’ V8 ercar, supercar, delivere dedliv Usun asere thedE Ms E N T C H E C sun asQthe set sI Pset on anoth oner KLIST anmi 20 oth d-e in er all ng Modene miine oy d-e wh dng Mo eeEdls sede ine mo nede N G I N EE N sel gen mo S G I N EPSO W de era l gen tion, era ha becomebeacom tio E RP O WFERRO M s n, Ca ha rbo s go-to nfibre ex488 e apie FROM GTB go ce 488 -to ter of GTB pie ior pro ce bo 661 du of dy bhp ct strategy product trim (fron661 bhp£19 strfor ateFe t fla 488 Spider gyrra sidwirti ps,7,553£197,5 forri.FeSta eth 488 Spider661bhp sp rrarti litt ri.ng Sta ginPist 360 Ch36 ng e co 661bhp£219,409£21 the wier, vePist all0enCh th en r, dif the 488 geall fus Str en 9,4 er) ad a 488 ge ale Str in Sc ad a 20 710 ud ale 03inan bhp 710bhp£252,7 eri takingtak 20da03 Fean rrad488 in the ri shPist ingsub 65£252,7 iela488 in the ds jectsub Spidon of thi Pist er fro jecst‘HE ntbhp a Spid 710 we of thi erwin710 road tesroa ek gsbhp£287,850£28 ’s s’ we ek’se sta LE t –dthe en tes48 gin t –8the 7,85 Pis 48 rt/ ta 8–Pis stop system weta ’ve– we’ve T now seeno nw a lin seeenofa fou R A NT Ala rmve liner of SR MAI SNSSI M anuti con d sa fou sec ON r con I SSS I O N S uti lite exampexa sec tra7-sp cke les of vetel rh aut mp 7-sp the lesbre d dua of the l-cl ed. breedAu utc d dua l-clom utcatic . tomatic windscre h automatic However Ho, we none en verof wip , no the ers ne 48 of 8 the Pista’s Pis 48on 8 e clim With the Two-z preta’s deces presor desces 4 ate contr Wit 48 – the h8the sors36 rep48 – lac ol 0 the 8 430 Scu CS em rep 36 , ent lac,em 0 43 CS theent, the de0ria , F8 Tribut Scuan dedria ur 45an -poaleint ha o,Tri 8 Sp ann d 45 but eci8Fo oun o, ann ale rnersseF8 Sp cedoun and befor , eci earced s lier ande be , thi ear thofor yea s lier seethe and this  tho34 yea soo se8the r and n tosoo £2nch GTCa rbo 112 348 be lau Competi n tonch GTnfi bre fro beed Cozio lauto E mpne ntss,airthe the pre etiofzio ed to thero vereg 199 ne3of pre ntsula ss, – 199 , sil rep3 the l coula res rreg 48 such a tita en rep 8 ve ted GT restes flo–or r rs, 48 B cou such en,ted 8 GT pla nic péB coupé to is tru a tita no lon leapnic ins In in lea isger no perfo on lon p inrm me sal ger nt pe e. an on clu rfo as this.as Me cermance examp ster sal anw e. hile Me Ththi anw , ans.ksTh all hile Ca £1 toan 4,4 rbo , all les thi exa ks 48 nfi 96 s car mp to thi the les48 , the s car, the bre sid e mi rroof of8the extra-ha Pis48 ta 8 cou ext Pispé rdc ra-ore ta coupé us have bee hardc ‘junio hav orer’‘ju nrs sol e bee Fenio Alc £3 d. Ho rra n sol 50 an r’riFe wed. skipped harra ver Ho starriaha , ifwe dasshand ski ope Ty ver ou pp boclo n, if0open no t aedwh ardsed ouole t astr andver whatu closed ole sio m str ns of ver atu the supthe of sio the m Em £1 ns of reg 05r6regular on of ula broidered sea ercar the suphie 488t and ercrar ar 48 ch hie bot 8 y: and rar he h wh Pis ad ch bot ere ta der res y:as h Pis Speciale whaereas a bee ts iva ta tiv der Spma es ecide iva had aleama tiv Em £7 es pede 20 hadMa bro bee ak a59pe denava ide mailab red floorn ma 7bak de le hp59 ava , the Pista cra 7bhp inilab parle , the alle Pisnk in l,par tascra the wouldma thenk alle y l, they poswe hav wots ther all euld line powe Tw £7 hav d up the o-tythe 68 e line r wa onewa all as d up to 710 abo upve. payint str as abo upbh Bo top,710 ve. nebh Onipe atlp, a PisOn y vau neatl ta, a ltin you Pis y vau g get ta, ove the 600-a ltin you variou Heighrtgadove get£8 64 thend svar pie r 0 60-so iou of ces 0-ame car jus s piecesCo m nd bon tm of thi -so en car ng me t for fib re bon -ho bo thirse fib dri dyw ng re supercar po ve -ho ork bo we r’s rse dyw , car r sea supcla po ork bon wecer t £144, -car erc ssarwicla r amiccer Yech lloas tho wasti ssutwiso 0 bonbra am kes tho ic,bra mu Cup ut kes so downwa mu , Cu es pand chtch dord tyraes and a Va l as aing wngla lighfor wanc pe twesea rde.glance. dash bo rtyrbat ligh ightts, twe lithup igh ium t lith ionium ard standa A twin-Atur ter ionybat as tery as Pow twbo in-ch tur rd, arg sta bo as nda ed ch we V8 rd, arg ll as tha en edgin with 50wi wellt as V8ebra Bla £1 engin engtha 68 ck %th ine 0 ine. Torq t.eng ne50 w% ke eca com nepo w com nents poisnewh has allow ntsatis what lip ers hased allthe owPis £864 ed the Sta ta toPis ndce ardsothe na = not av adta van Redl to=ce quick ly; ad so van quan ickdly; ail whan ab impro iledyou thevem while impro miyou entvem ght thi ofle mink bo such hosuc enth ght think t of coo bolin rsehpo thgcooling Pow eff icienc howe rse r-g effyicie porab webin andncthe r-gg y an rab pa car bin d ce unsustai the ’s g aer pa car od ce unna ’s yn sus aer perfo pean ble am tai, itnaisble odicynamTo rfo aft, er ce. icrq it isallaft rmAt anthe onerlyall only car rm ce.rea enoughentoou At the r, a rear, a all gh owtothi bonfi car allsow bre nfimp carthi tosma breer Spec cartch buan McLaren to ma mp d spo a tch atheir bitthe bobu er an Mc72 iledrspo La0S do renfor ile 72 r pe for 0S do ir ak we for bit po igh pe fortwe we akr an savigh torque.tor pod ingt ,sav wer andPlexiglas with Elsqu inga, with a  Ra ew e.he Els re,ew Plesxig the here’ engin re,sthe lasseen di a fam cov re’silia gin mix of ne ere cover a fam r ilia miw x of als done r o savals wnwfor ing doceo sav intakes wngen a few forera inggra ce-gen a tin few carbonfi ms g era . gra Th tin car ms ere bre g bobo a .’sThere’s backs lithium nfidy CippH bre a lith wo bork, A ion dyawo ium S ba S str tte ion rk, I ry, S ba out lightw a edtoo stripped-set of op tte,ry, & and out eig B too a , and a a twe r O lightw Dna ht cab Ynfi set eigin tioof httre naop cab l car atm tio inCo bo tre enns truden a track-aint l car tatm ctit on an bre bowh nfibre T re traen an(fit Rak eelswheelsmo ckd ted on A deint d sus (fit en Alu de the ted pe mi d nsi niu car on sus ef on m the pe we ove nsi to report car pemo no rha ont/a rfo We we coan ove uls tes rm qucerm igh to on pe rha e ance air rep–ort rfo tes ulted,tes anon d we Tyout altted ted – an pe ho ’ll dcov ug 7ta , alt we h ho no er 138 ’ll ug the t over the cov on 5/ h m 146 the no er all themph 5kg t onethe ove nerxt weone we the all otogra few Wh nepa ee ph xt ges ls ph oto few ed) gra . pa phed) ges. Ra aretha There are 40t% are lig40 There than the J car hte xtha alsoare %rlighter tios/ 20’stard in tha som car alseoeye n9.0 , oy the ’s sta som bro nd e eye w- browraisingrai sta(f) all nd ard 1st 3.33 acc s. alloys. sin elegrat Then the accion 11.0 elefig Th rature re’ ensJthe x 20 ionsfig the in anres re’ Pis (r) ure circuit cir d s the ta’s s Ty an Pis en lapcu d gin ta’s an tim e;engine; 4t h 1.36 it lap d whan es to tim at 24 teles wh l you en to tel atgin an abl ou you en 5/3 it20 – the Pis t about a ‘civilia dan is. ginIn 5 eZR e itlar – the ta ha (f) Pis , is.geInpalar vin rtge pa tagha ‘civ bevin gailia com rt 0.6 4 g ebethe nmo gator 7th com rb’ fro producti firestthe firstthe fir a n mom toronfro 308rb’ pro ondu 5/3 e of car m one of ctito 0 ZR onbri m’ the 20 car s 48 fir ng (r) to m’ , a bri Ch set s 48 ng all8enCh ofa set of a wi super-sti geall rac en sup ers ckerge , y Mi rac it’s stick de ers chyeliMi ly Mic a wi , it’s ove he n Pil derha cheli lin ly ot ove ule Pil n Sp ot d rha Pil ort Cup 2 RCu 3.9 Sp ot ule ort -lit Sp dre ort V8 3.9 tyr 90 p es -lit 2 Rtotyr dere g 90degS U S P the V8 esMI a lig wi to RA htw the MI a eig dryRA dry cra with Cuth lightw p 2R ht fla handlin eig t-p htlan ha gnd flaet-plane cirlin cugit,cir Spllare nksha craft, ascu weit,llas nkan shaInc aswe ft,on Front Do anelInc everythin as exh onau na evegryt elst exh ma elshin nif au e. Re st old g ma els ad , nif a e. lig on old Retoadfin hte , ane ligdhte ond to what dif flyne oufin t d outita whdeel wh fer fly, wheel, dampers aten t niutita dif cefer the m con enyce niurod ma the m con dey. made. s, lig rod htw s, eig lightw ht eight cylinder DESIG Rear Mult cyllin ind ers DN eran E SAI G linders NN new D A anval ENG d ne ves DI E w valves and valan NN EG ER I NI N vedspr EE valing GR I N ve s. spr G Iting duly s. It we du igh ly 18k s we g igh les 18k s log s Data tha g les n the A C C E Lan s tha V8 n in aV8 If you tic 488 If ked Ed,Rrun inGT you eve a 48 Aannin ticked B 8 GTB Where Td,Irun ry lig eve htw N ghtlathe gO ry eig a slig ligMP nin as htw ht H WD on the ord op eig yslig tiohtn optio hightl on the heyrhigher er for com n precom ord merfor Aou ssion foram C Cthe thr pre 36for rat ssi 0 Eo io CS on a an 36 , could ma rat you TIM d 0 io CS, youinductio E (sesho rte coukelditma drshorter Pis ghthr c)an 0-hte 110ke 30 kgitlig ind n uc 110hte tratio ta’ ctsntha kgrlig s inh mp tha Pisal tra 360 Mo36 n cts h n its a r tha tha rel n n ati de0na its a on ma 1.4 Mo rel . By , ation, plenum ta kes ma dethe na. tim 710kes By the bhp710 0e oftim betw bhp the40 fednu Speciale een e45 v be675 of8the 4580 tween Sp, eci 20 0ple 0rp675 theale 8 00rpm m an we, igh 0rp thetwe d m an 8000 , anrpm losigh sidde-4 s fro d1.9 of the up, an t los sidereo1 m to the s Nofro standard d 56 5434 up 08lb m to 50 the stacar ft 56 of8lb ndard torque tor peft wascar ak of No 5434 30 at dowa No 5434 pe 30 wn qu -5 sup ak 00 0 e s to ply at do rpm 90 30 wn the supin kgto 00 . Ho pl1 2.3 . 90kg. is ele rpm The 48Th we . ver Ho , 8 Pis we tor e 48 T ver qu 0ta8off ctr e 60 , torqu is ele Pis ers ica taaoff ctr e T-6 lly noers ongo 40 thiang ica ver if not pre llyne nothing on you on godver depe if no dicttab nend 2.8 d de prele ing pending T 0 1 dic ron 90 selyou tab kglesav ectred 0-,sav 90ing selgea 70 ing, the kg ectred bringing ingea ordrerintoord briitngdo 50 -70 ing givere to giv wnitto engin thee’s doawn 3.4 en clato e pe gin im rfo a e’s ed cla rm pe 138 with ligwi im an rfo 0-80 5k edg1385k cerm a mo htw ance th eig proggrepro rea more 60 -80 lightw ht op ssive eig tiohtns; gre fee opor ssi l,ve tio146 wh ns; fee as weigh ich 4.0 5k l, or me wh g 146 ased an ich We likWee like 5k wein s me tor peak g que tor igh ans peak the edcas 90ou actqu in the uaelly e ofcas act ou0on 70 ua retes lylly of which,wh eve t car onr ly r tes figeve , t car allow urersfig iching sev, enthsev , allow inures in -90 for ing gea the for enrth  Ad justab 0fullthe –4.8 jus gea 10 tan 0 t r as Adle, pe ful – k wa jus of tro jusflat l tan s t tabter l as it the 80 pe k ofwith the wa le,ing wa troslcar cas flat, sup s the it wa e case -100 tering ryisng with8the er-, super- of caran 5.6 accessible ryidng GT 48 the B.8 GTB. access ma d the track the 48 ss mass Where48 0-an ible 110 han of8the tradlin GT48 ck han g dling B8 we 90 -110 GT tes Wh susere Bted  Hugeper we in pe6.5 tes20 nsi sus ted on Hufor (1555kg(15 peisnsi 16in 2016 gema con pernce oncer on55the is ne forand con mance kg d, 0cer sca abuand on ◊ ned,10 12 0 the les nda character in sca abu ◊0-120 nt lik les ndantrunninrun e-finorchaof lik rac lik itster e-f e or-like V8oftur g ord itsbo 7.6 nin er)g, ord V8eng turine maer) bo engine cla kes , ma 0Fe rra 13 kes 0 ri’s Fe rrari’s im en 110 clatir im -130 elyencre tirdib elyle. 8.9 credib0le. Th e 14 We do sec 0 Th tioensec Wn’ of tio e tdo 120-140 then48 likn’ of8’s e t like thebo 48dy 8’s ahead of 10.3 wo ahthe eadfro 0-ha of nt 15 theaxfro 0borkdy work lent  The car haax s be 130-150 leen  Th entirelyenred ’s mo s been e car tor’scan motor tiresi 11.9 elygn dom can red ina ed esi dom te AAAAAAA for gn driving dri the 0ina the ed 16 te for Pisthe 1 44mph the expvin ta.0It’s now mano erigenc Pista. It’s expeeri 140-AAA dewup a bit ence a bit 160 maofdea up 2 65mph carof 13.7  Re boanfi  Occasion car ar dif bre bobo Re fusarerdii Ocally and froan nfibreetbonnet 3 86mph cas, ion AAAAA  it fee ntdbu ally THE SMnn ls, hig fro mp it fee nt hly er, bu ALL ls an str mp hig 4 109mp PRI 48 d on the roa un hly h er, ins NT 8 g strunlat GT48 an Power-to-weigh ide B’s8, but d it, on d ins g the GTBm the and ide era roa Hay l ove it, 5 lat rad 133mph d and t the and ma rpowe era iat rke torq lors overed t Media Group radso ue-to-weight rpofor iatim weit orsposorta red for itengin 6res Ltd 170mph downfodow figu im rce . nt Tes po for t com nforc are con rta results may not tacMara calculated usin ntnello’s e nello’s een tMara for Fer coo fourth gin rari fourth linegcoo -gen-gen Nor be reproduce7d 211mph* rea trackg man halin trackth specia Eur ve g specia l super ope beha l Cus super car bursts enveinc r win car without edit bursts tom calc throu rea be g. lin gh the erthrou ulat en It’s r rearward ghvice Ser win ed the 700bh ed inc 700bh or’s g. ove co p lin barrie p reasrw s, writ r We barrie thre ed r like 275 r tenape ratard e years/36,0 00 Leig hers tha h Rd, Sloughan rathe n for Insu aer r tha miles, includin , SL1 ran wa oan ce quo ma nrds 4HF for aer keo (017 ,wa to ve cov m g depreciation 53o878 rdste, to ers 35The yea nello’s fourth 36 r-ol and 0 VictoriMara The Read all of our ma pro -gen track-specia CS 36 witinte kic0dked fess a (0800 066 hou nan ionaloff CSoff road twit l supercar cecar.c kicked too male but tests hou mu 5161, lv.c not auto with t ch toin We don’t clea the gh the the like nce om).bursts spe n lice 700bhptra tra Fleet Solutions cia Conthrou ck barrieck ls trac and full no-claio.uk t hire figu (01722 322888 rer based on aspecials ms bo

ANDREW BEEF JOHNSTON TALKS LIFE & GOLF

2020

PARTY TRENDS

WHAT CAR? SPECIAL FERRARI 488 PISTA

AAAAAAA

FERRARI 4 8 8 P I S TA

On-the-road price Price as tested Value after 3yrs/36k miles Contract hire pcm Cost per mile Insurance

TYPICAL P C

ROAD TEST

Power output (bhp)

Y LUC LACEY

PHOTOGRAPH

PHY LUC LACEY

PHOTOGRA

PHOTOGRAPH

37.7m

Ferrari 488 Pista ).

EXPERIENCE

TYPI

FeFerrarrariri484888PisPistata

40 AU TO CA R.C O.U K 7 AU GU ST 20 19

CUSTOM-FITTING

FER

On-the Price a Value a Contrac Cost per Insuranc

Torque (lb ft)

2m omy pg17.2CO mp2gemCO iss2ion em s 26 iss3g/ ionskm 263g/ 70 km -0m70 ph 37. -0m 7m ph

78 litres

Three ye Even thou sold, if you finance pr EQUIPMEN T CHECKLI deal which he track-ready ‘special 20in alloy wheels ST on your dri series’ V8 supercar, Carbonfibre exterior body trim (front flaps, 6.9%, delivered as the sun with side splitter, engine he track-read he track-read TECHNICAL y ‘special cover, ysets on another ‘spec series’ mid-engin series’ V8 supercar, Scuderia Ferrari shields diffuser) ed V8 supercar, Modenese model Ferrari’s twin-tur L AYO U T delivered generation Qthe delivered Usun as theE IP ,as has bo sun become a go-to ‘HELE’ engine start/stopon front wings sets on another the rear axle throughV8 mounts longways behind piece onofanother mid-engin product 20in system alloy Modenese mid-engi ed w strategy the aluminium Modenese Alarm and satellite a seven-speed formodel Ferrari. generation model chassis tub, driving360 generation e-Diff. Suspens Starting ,with has the becomebecome twin-clutch gearbox tracker Carbonfib , has a go-toapiece ion is via double Challenge go-toofpiece Automatic windscree product Stradale and a torque-v of productre strategy in 2003 wishbon Weight was distribut strategy and n wipers ectoring 360 side taking for Ferrari. splitter, Starting infor Ferrari. Starting subject with ed 41:59 on MIRA’s es up front and multi-links Two-zone climate the with ofStradale 360the this Challenge week’s Stradale 488 GTB; 458 at the rear. control roadChallenge in 2003 Scuderia weighbridge, exactly test taking inand thesubject 2003 Speciale tested Ferr 488 taking in–the an Four-point harnesses in – we’ve thePista subject as it was in the of this in 2014 was 42:58. now seen week’s of this week’s road ‘HELE’ test line road –athe of engine test488 four – the consecutiv Pista Carbonfibre front 488 £2112 –Pista we’ve– we’ve e examples now seen ENGINE now aofline air vents, sill covers, seen theof Alarm breed. a four line of consecutiv four consecutiv examples floor plates, instrumen eand sat However, examples of the e Installation nonebreed. ofofthe thebreed. t cluster 488Automatic win POWER & T However, Mid, longitudinal, Pista’s However, Carbonfibre side £14,496 none ofnone predecesso the ORQUE 488 of the rs – mirrors Pista’s 488 the Two-zone 360 Pista’s predecesso CS, clim predecesso 430 Scuderia rear-wheel drive rs – thers360 Alcantara dashboar £3500 E430 CO and the 430 Scuderia CS,360 CS, N 458 O458 Type Speciale, M Y458–Four-poin Scuderia d and 900 and before and Speciale, before V8, 3902cc, Speciale,t ha those and Embroidered seat £1056 TEST the and before MPG the 348the those GTCarbonfib Track those headrests 348 Competizi GT 348 GT6.9mpg 900 Competizi one of re frpp twin-turbocharged, Competizi of 1993 1993 one Embroidered floor £720 – 1993 800 represente one of – represente Made of Touring petrol d25.7mpdii such aa titanic – represente such mats floor 710bhp at d titanic such a titanic plates, leap in leap inleap Aluminium block in performan performan Two-tone paint stripe £768 in performan 800 as this.as ce ce 8000rpm and head Bore/stroke Average ce this. Thanks e Thanks e Carbonfib to 700 this car, 17.2mpg to this re sid 86.5/83.0mm thecar, the extra-hard Height adjustme £8640 extra-hard extra-hard core ‘junior’ h Compression ratio ‘junior’ core ‘junior’ 568lb ft at core nt for driver’s seat Ferrari Alcantara 700 skipped Ferrari has has Ferrari dash 9.6:1 skipped out a whole has Yellow stitching £1440 CLAIMED skipped out aLow 600 3000rpm aa stratum whole stratum out a Valve gear whole for seats, upper of the supercar stratum Embroide of the supercar of na red se hierarchy: 4 per cyl the supercar hierarchy: dashboard whereas 44 600 Speciale hierarchy: whereas a Power Mid Speciale made a be whereas Embroide amade peak 500 a597bhp, Speciale peak red 710bhp at 6750-800 flo 597bhp, be thea nathe Pista Black brake calipers made £1680 cranks Pista a peak wo cranks the 597bhp, Torque High power 0rpm the thethenaway all power Two-tone the Pista 500 up way all cranks to 710bhp, paintwos 568lb ft at 3000-320 up to 710bhp, the £864 = Standard na power neatly 400 all high vaulting neatly the Redline Extra way na vaulting 0rpm over theto = not available up Height 600-and-s over of the 600-and-s 710bhp, adjustme omethingneatly 8000rpm omethingvaulting horsepowe 400 the supercar over horsepowe Power to weight r Combined supercar classomething600-and-s cer r of Yellow 300 without class 24.6mpg c without so much 513bhp per tonne soas downward much astitching downward supercar glance.glance.horsepowe ligh r as acer Torque to weight class dashboar 300 without so much A twin-turbo d sta 410lb ft per tonne A twin-turbo as aCorrelated 200 charged downward charged ligh V8 Specific output Tank engine glance. with 50% V8brake size Black engine with new 78 litres 50% componen 182bhp per litre calip new componen ts is what twin-turbo 200 hasAallowed ts is what stan Test has allowed range thecharged 100 V8 Pista Standard engine the toPista advance miles with 50% to=advance quickly; so295 so newwhile quickly; and the na componen im andyou while tsyou might is think 100 has what might think suchallowed horsepowe 0 efficie CHASSIS & Engine (rpm) Esuch the M Ihorsepowe r-grabbing S SPista r-grabbing I OtoN advance unsustain Space paceXthe B O DY quickly; & soTA unsustain 0 perfor able, 2000 4000 6000 and im it able, 0 isyou while after Construct ion CO itmight isallafter only 2 emissions enough all only carbon T 8000 think enough R to A such allow 10,000 N Aluminium to horsepowe efficie S this allow MISS carthis to match monocoque r-grabbing car to263g/km (NED McLaren Weight/as tested Tax match a at McLaren pace 20/40% 720S their aperfor Type 7-spd dual-clutc I O N unsustain b pcm for power 1385/1465kg peak and able, for BRAKES na andPlexigl torque.torque. it720S power is,peak after h automatic Elsewhere Wheels only Elsewhere there’sall enough Ratios/mph per , carbon there’s a familiar to mix allow a 9.0J x 20in (f), of familiar this new mix of Front 398mm ventilated also sa car downforce 1000rpm new downforce to match Scarbonfibr -generatin A720S McLaren E carbonfibr Tepeak ga 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd bi Y for atheir eFbodywork C-generatin 11.0J x 20in (r) Rear 360mm ventilated discs, carbon-ceramic out bodywork A S Sgset 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 , apower strippedIlithiu Sof op ,H torque. aand Tyres ABS, stripped& lightweigh Plexigla out EBD,t cabin Elsewhere lightweigh F1-Trac, discs, 4th 1.36/13.6 5th s , there’s carbon-ce FrS t treatment cabin Construct 245/35 ZR20 (f), SCM-E, a familiar Anti-lock Standard, treatment ramic mix a track-inten andSSC 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 ion with a track-inten ofEuro and also sav (fitted new FDo( ded suspension downforce NCAP with brake assist ded-generatin suspension crash 7th 0.64/28.9 Final overhaul rating to report Weight/as 305/30 ZR20 (r), overhaul to on g tested Not Handbrake type carbonfibr report and atested, tested drive ratio 4.375:1 lithium onwe’ll ta – and e –bodywork Automatic, switch them over the coverall , cover a we’ll strippedthemset over next photogr the allof op few Wheels out Michelin Pilot Sport p pages. lightweigh Handbrake location few pages. tnext cabin There are treatment and Right of dashboard There than the alsoare SUSPENSIO th some a track-inten also eyebrowsome eyebrow- (fitted Cup 2R raising ded suspension raising acceleratio Spare Thenon acceleratio overhaul tested, t n figures to Front Double wishbone,N n report figures and circuit on Tyres na and – a circuit lap times andtotimes STEERING and wha we’ll lap cover an tell you coil springs, adaptive them to tell about over all aphotogra you about – thethe dampers Pista – next thehaving few pages. ‘civilian Pista a‘ having Type Electromechanical, becomebecome the firstthe firstthe production Cproduction A There thanfirm’s I N car areB the rack Rear Multi-link, coil to also N th bring car and O some I to pinion S a bring set eyebrowE Turns lock to lock ofa set of a widely super-stick springs, adaptive super-stick raising y Michelin Idle Thena th acceleratio 59dB 1.9 ynMichelin w o Max Pilot dampers rpm figures Pilot Cup 2 RCup in Sport 4rd Sport and and gear tyres V8 with 2 Rtotyres circuit the V8 a lap MIRA AC C E L E R AT to the MIRA 30mph what times dry dry 93dB to tell 67dB handling you about handling circuit, Spare 73dB 70mphacrankshaf ION circuit, cra as50mph – the Pista wellas ‘civilian aswell 77dB having everything MPH as become everything manifold, else. Read AC C E L E R AT ma else. on production Read tothe the firm’s find TIME (sec) onfirst what to outfind out difference whatcar tothey ION IN GEA bring titanium 0-30 difference a setmade. titac of made. they mph super-stick R a widely 2nd 1.4 MAX SPEED y Michelin Pilot cylinder ov 3rd 4th 5th DESIG cyli lin 0-40 N Sport E SAI G NN 6th 7th 8th S I N G E A R Cup ENG 20-40 1.3 2 RDtyres V8 with DI E and NN EG ER a sl toDtheA I NI N and 1.9 EE 1.8 2.4 GR I N G valve 0-50 handling circuit, MIRA dry 18kg 30-50 1.1 - less 18kg th t as well as AC C E L crankshaf 2.3 If you ticked 1.5 1.9 2.5 If you every E Rrunnin and, 0-60 everything AT tickedlightweigh 8000rpm on manifold, and,a every lightweigh 4.2 - else. 40-60 1.0 Read t optiont option the order on to MPH on the 2.8 find compressi 1.3 1.7 2.1 form orderfor out what comp form 0-70 a 360 titanium difference forCS, a 360 3.1 6.4 could youCS, youinduction coo they 50-70 make coulditmake made. 0-30 110kg indu 3.4 itlighter 110kg tr 1.3 1.6 2.0 cylinder lighter than 8000rpm D360 0-80 a than a makes line 2.7 4.8 E SModena. 60-80 I G360 make 710b N Modena. ByGthe A NByDthe 0-40 the E Ntime 4.0 Speciale, 1.2 1.5 2.0 and valve of I NofEtime Speciale, E R458 the weight 8000rpm, 0-90 sp I Nthe G 458 the weight 8000 2.6 4.1 loss from a 70-90 loss the from the torque 0-50 18kg less standard 4.8 car wascar 8000rpm standard tha 1.5 1.9 2.6 torqu at 300 down wasto 0-100 down 90kg. to 90kg. and, Theticked 80-100 3.5 If you 488 The is electronic Pista 0-60 488offers running is 5.6 Pista every aoffers lightweigh nothing 1.5 1.9 2.6 if not 0-110 nothing on your eleca taoption predictabl if not predictabl on the 90-110 3.3 compressi e order on 90kg selec you form e saving, 0-70 90kg on 8000rpm 6.5 for a 360 CS,saving, bringing bringing it downitto 0-120 the engine’s you 1.9 2.6 3.5 could the tra down a claimed induction enp make to a0-80 100-120 it 110kg claimed 1385kg1385kg with lightweigh lighter with lightweigh 7.6 progressiv than t options; aor progre 360 0-130 e fe 2.0 2.7 3.7 t options; Modena. makes or 1465kg as 710bhp weighed 110-130 1465kg as weighed We like torque torque inBy We like 8000rpm which, thethe of0-90 the actual 8.9 case intime the ofcase Speciale, our test of 458 8000rpm, 0-140 our 2.2 2.7 4.0 car,test car, the weight which, allowing seventh and 120-140 allowing lossfor for the seventh gear from  Adjustable 0-100 full – the the tank 10.3  Adjustable standard petrol full oftank ofwith , flattering, torque itpetrol carcarrying , flattering, 0-150 at488 was it was super3000 the down with 2.8 4.3 carrying super- of the was accessible and thG 8000rpm to 90kg. 130-150 the accessible and mass track handling the mass 0-110 The488 of the 11.9 track handling is electronic GTB 488 488 WhereWhe Pista we GTB tested susp 0-160 offers  Hugeperforman al we in tested a nothing 2016in 2016 2.9 4.6 Huge performan (1555kg(1555kg 140-160 on the scales ce and abundant 0-120 on your selecte on ce and abundantif not predictabl 13.7 thein character scales like-for-lik e 90kg character in like-for-lik running of its V8ofturbo saving, e 7302rpm running THE SMALL PRINT order), order), e 5.0 turbo engine bringing makes * claimed its V8engine Power-to-wei 0-130 Ferrari’s it downmakes Ferrari’s the engine’s pe claim entirely to a claimed Haymarket Media ght and torque-to-we claim entirely 1385kg credible. Group Ltd. Test with ight figures are Price £252,765 credible. progressive fee8 Price £252,765 contact Ferrari results may not calculated using Thelightweigh 0-140 MO options; section Power 710bhp RPM in 7thWe The section D EM North Europe be reproduced don’t L OTD We don’t Power 710bhp manufacturer oftthe EE 1465kg SL at 70/80mph T like 488’s ETDE S4T8E8 of theor without editor’s Torque 568lb as weighed calculated bodywork like 488’s Services, torque actually1 Torqueft568lb DCustomer ahead P4I S over three = bodywork 8TA 2422/276 written permission. ’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, in 8 275 Leigh Rd, of ahead the P 0-60mph the I years/36,000 S case ft TA front 0-150 of 9 0-60mph the 34 AUTOCAR.CO.U of Slough, SL1 4HF axle our 2.8secInsurance front For information  The car’s miles, including test 34 AUTOCAR.CO.U has axle 2.8sec been quote 30-70mph  The which,entirely (01753 878700, hascar, K 7 AUGUST entirely covers 35-year-old on the 488 Pista, motor been seventh gear –11 depreciation and 30-70mph car’scan allowing K 7 2019 redesigned motor AUGUST 2019 dominate ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile Victoria (0800 in fourth in3.5sec for for can dominate redesigned fourthprofessional maintenance thethe j driving the fullfor 3.5sec 0-160 Fuel economy tank 066 5161, lv.com). male with clean Pista. but not insurance; driving the experience  theof now made Adjustable It’s figures petrol Pista. It’s experience 17.2mpg licence with the 488 GT a bit a bit Fleet Solutions itnow Contract hire Fuel economy Lex Autolease up , flattering, was made of a up carrying fullCO COand carbonfibr no-claims figure based on 17.2mpg 13 ofand (01722 322888).  Occasional (0800 389 3690). supera carbonfibr 2 emissions bonus living in  e the Occasional bonnet 2 emissions and 263g/km a three-year mass ly, accessible front R e it andbumper, OA feels 263g/km of the 488 Swindon; quote ly, highly THE SMALL bonnet frontwe lease/36,000 70-0mph itD track handling feelsT Where suspen bumper, strung and 70-0mph highly E S strung PRINT Power-to-wei from on the road 37.7m -mile contract inside Liverpool T N and tested on the 37.7m it, inside lateral o 5lateral the Media and in including maintenance road 2016 Haymarket ght a overpower it, theGroup radiators 4GTB  Huge and overpower 3radiators 4 performan ed for ited for it(1555kg so important ; Wessex on the Ltd. Test resu 40 AUTOCAR.C O.UK important ce and scales for Ferrari engineengine contact abundant inso like-for-lik cooling character of its V8 cooling have been 7 AUGUST 2019 e forNorth Europe Customer running haveinclined calculated order), been rearwards turbo engine inclined over three years/36,000 rearwards rathermakes than ratherFerrari’s Insurance claim entirely mi than forwards, to quote covers credible.forwards, 35-year-old The 360 Victoria (0800 to The CS 360 pro kicked CS 066 5161, lv.com). The section of the Fleet Solutions Contra Price £252,765 (01722 322888). M O D E L TESTE ahead of the front 488’s bodywork Power 710bhp D 488 PI STA axle Torque 568lb ft  The car’s motor entirely redesigned has been 0-60mph 2.8sec can dominate the 34 AUTOCAR.CO.U K 7 for 30-70mph in fourth 40 the AUTOCAR.C Pista. driving experience It’s now made up of a AUGUST 2019 O.UK 7 AUGUST 3.5sec Fuel economy a bit carbonfibre bonnet 17.2mpg CO emissions  Occasionally, it and front bumper, 2 feels highly strung 263g/km 70-0mph and inside it, the on the road and lateral radiators 37.7m overpowered for so it engine cooling haveimportant for rearwards rather been inclined than forwards, to The 360 CS kicked off ROADROAD TEST TEST

BEST BODY southitsghroWEIGHT autthghae th70e070bh0pbhbaprr EXERCISES ba ierr r ier

£252,765 £294,281 na na na 50/£1195

P QUOTE Three years/18, 000 miles Even though all of £3413.54 Ferrari’s 488 Pistas are now sold, if you could find an unregister ed one in stock, finance provider Magnitude Finance would deal which, after a £50k deposit, would quote a on your driveway put the car for under £3500 a month. APR is 6.9%, with a balloon payment of £115,440.

three-year leas

e/36,0 00-m

7 AUG US

CONTENTS Executive Editor: Lee Gatland Art Director: Richard Hejsak Managing Editor: Ara E Lee Ara@sevenstarmedia.co.uk Sales Team: 01959 543 650 sales@sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Cover credits: Getty Images, Matthew Lewis

Travel 07 – The rise of the winter adventure stag holiday 13 – 14 rules for the lads holiday

Sport 14 – The golfing trip of a lifetime Competition 20 – 23 – European Tour 2020 schedule 28 – Quality Beef Andrew Johnston Interview 41 – Part time champ Angelo Zoppo Interview 44 – From the jaws of disaster Tyson Fury Interview

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Healthy Living 49 – 25 bodyweight exercises you can do anytime, anywhere 52 – 23 (legal) ways to boost serotonin 56 – On your side 60 – Being in your mate’s corner 64 – Behind the booze

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

67 – Living the noodle dream Interview 70 – This is what MCAC awareness looks like 72 – Check it out 75 – We need to talk 80 – Twenty for 2020

MAN MAGAZINE

07 14

Celebrations 83 – High protein, low fat recipes - Spicy Sausage linguine Musclefood Recipe 84 – Peri peri kebabs with tzatziki Musclefood Recipe 85 – Parmesan chicken lettuce boat Musclefood Recipe 86 – Sticky orange chicken Musclefood Recipe 87 – Korean steak fried rice Musclefood Recipe 90 – Party punch Cranes recipe 91 – Perfect this winter Cranes recipe 92 – Get the party started

Fashion 96 – Jumped up and Jolly 106 – ‘19-’20 Party trends 108 – The cut 111 – Pick of the best game consoles 116 – Phone refurbs

DIY 119 – The masked builder’s tips for DIY 120 – Put up a fence 124 – What Car? Feature Disclaimer: Man Magazine is published biannually (twice per annum) by Seven Star Media Ltd. No part of Man Magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted to any form without permission. Views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of Seven Star Media Ltd, and are included to provide advice only. No content is a substitute for professional medical advice. During printing, images may be subject to a 15% variation. © Copyright of content belongs to individual contributors with the magazine copyright belonging to Seven Star Media. All rights reserved. Please either keep this magazine for future reference, pass it on for somebody else to read, or recycle it.

No one understands watches quite like we do. At Watchfinder & Co., the pre-owned watch specialist, every watch we sell must meet the standards of our manufacturer accredited watchmakers, who work to centuries-old Swiss tradition at our state-of-the-art service centre. Buy your pre-owned, prestige watch from Watchfinder, and leave the complications to us – so you can make sophistication look simple.

Buy, Sell or Exchange your watch today watchfinder.co.uk • 01622 806329 MANUFACTURERS WE ARE CERTIFIED TO SERVICE INCLUDE:

TRAVEL

THE RISE OF THE WINTER ADVENTURE

STAG

HOLIDAY sevenstarmedia.co.uk

STAG PARTIES ARE CHANGING. BOOZE IS OLD NEWS AND BEERY WEEKENDS ARE FAST BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

TRAVEL

and cruise the stunning coastal waters to see these magnificent creatures up close and personal in their natural habitats.

LJUBLJANA Ljubljana has no time for the unadventurous, the hesitant or the timid. It’s heart-racing stuff from start to finish.

OUR TOP PICKS!

ong gone are the days of chaining the groom to a lamppost or dumping him on a train bound for Carlisle, stags are looking for more. More adventure, more action, more epicness. At StagWeb we conducted a survey earlier this year and discovered that 50% of stags wanted their weekends to be less focused on alcohol, whilst a whopping 68% would rather take on a new challenge than head on down the boozer. Guys want a weekend to remember, not a weekend they won’t remember. And now, with flights to the far-flung corners of Europe costing less than a train ticket from London to Liverpool, people are putting their pint glasses down and jetting off for some adrenaline-pumping, high-octane winter action. So, here are some of our favourite locations where you can head for a winter stag adventure!

REYKJAVIK The land of ice and fire, of Vikings and Norse Gods, Iceland is a breeding ground for monumental man adventures waiting to be battled by hardy blokes on a mission for a memorable weekend.

Night Sledging & Snow Biking - In this chaotic stag activity, the guys will literally and figuratively hit the slopes like they’ve never hit them before. They’ll fire down the mountain on specially modified snow bikes, and if that isn’t crazy enough, it will be during the hours of darkness to increase the carnage.

Skiing & Snowboarding - If night-time ski madness is a little too hectic, the boys can opt for a traditional skiing or snowboarding session so they can carve up the mountainside and kick up some powder. With a variety of courses and instructors on offer, they cater for all abilities so no member of the group will be out of their depths.

Cave Cycling - Whilst the boys can partake in an epic overground activity, there are also plenty of underground adventures to be had. Head subterranean and shred the inside of the mountain with some cave cycling.

GUYS WANT A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER, NOT A WEEKEND THEY WON’T REMEMBER.

1. 2. 3.

Volcano Hike - This really is once-in-a-lifetime stuff. Stags are ditching the winkle pickers and short sleeved shirts and donning the waterproof gear and hiking boots to tackle a 1,500m high active volcano.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Sea Kayaking - This is sightseeing taken to new levels of astonishing. Forget the dull, overcrowded bus tours, grab a paddle and hit the waters as you wade across an Icelandic fjord taking in the breath-taking scenery. Whale Watching - White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales populate the surrounding seas and you can now hop on a boat

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

TRAVEL

TALLINN A frozen stag playground where the boys are let loose to battle the elements, Tallinn offers a host of incredible winter activities waiting to be tackled.

Ice Fishing - Forget sitting by a lake in the home counties trying to catch a tiddler in the drizzle. Head out to Tallinn for a unique fishing experience on a frozen lake as you try to conquer the conditions to land the ‘Catch of the Day.’

Husky Dog Sledding - The closest most stags will come to Huskies is in a pub garden when they’re panting away because it’s too hot in the British summer sun (the dogs, not the stags!). Well, it’s time to see what they can do on their home turf as the boys enjoy a sledding session across a Baltic tundra.

Snowmobiles - Forget quad biking, this is offroading at its chaotic best. Head on an epic trek on some high-powered snowmobiles whilst taking in the glorious Estonian scenery.

PRAGUE Once a stag favourite for its cheap beer prices, Prague has now upped the ante in terms of epic activities and has become one of our prime winter stag-do destinations.

1. 2.

Tank Driving - Ever wondered what it would be like to get behind the wheel of a tough-terrain tackling, Sovietstyled, lethal war machine? Well now is the chance as you head off-road for a heavy metal driving experience like no other.

Fighter Jet - While some stags like to fly by the seat of their pants and hope a mega stag weekend will miraculously unfold with minimal planning, others who are more organised are having the time of their lives literally flying by the seat of their pants in a fast and furious fighter jet.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Whitewater Rafting - There’s nothing like a bit of Whitewater Rafting to induce a white-knuckle, heartpounding adventure. The boys will take to the rapids in their rafts and hopefully complete the course without being stuck up stag creek without a paddle.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

BROADEN YOUR MIND

YOUR

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

HORIZONS

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

The New Trafic & Master from Renault Pro+ Ready for Anything

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100% electric, off-the-shelf conversions or a bespoke solution, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the answer. Book a consultation now and get your business ready for anything. Build yours at: renault.co.uk/vans or call Renault Business on 0800 731 7066 Available now.

Walking Breaks - NEW for 2020 Travel to your destination by luxury coach and stay on a half-board basis. On arrival you’ll receive your self guided walking tour pack, with three superb walks in the local area to enjoy. Destinations include Pitlochry, Fort 4 DAYS FROM William, Llandudno and £ PP Bournemouth May - October 2020 BY COACH

179

5 Days also available from £219PP

Belgian Grand Prix Enjoy a day at the track on qualifying day and a full day on race day too! We’ll also enjoy some regional excursions to some of the best destinations in the area. We’ll enjoy free time in Valkenburg and spend some time 6 DAYS FROM in historic Bruges before £ PP heading home.

your way! From Antrim to Antarctica, whether you dream of seeing Orangutans in the jungles of Borneo or learning about the history of Budapest, a Shearings escorted tour provides you with the freedom, flexibility and opportunity to explore all corners of the world. With over 1,000 expertly-planned itineraries visiting almost 200 destinations on all seven continents, the world is waiting! Fancy taking to the water? We offer an unrivalled range of 32 European and worldwide river cruise itineraries across 26 stunning ships, plus 20 ocean cruises. Enjoy lazy days or take advantage of our full programme of included and optional excursions to tailor your holiday and truly make it unique. With travel options including by air, coach and rail – ease and flexibility are key.

669

August 2020

BY COACH

North Sea Ferry Crossing

Edinburgh Tattoo - Melrose A memorable celebration of music, dance and pageantry set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy an excursion to pretty Kelso where we visit Floors Castle and its beautiful grounds, the splendid home of the 5 DAYS FROM Duke of Roxburghe.

£334PP

August 2020

BY COACH

5 Days also available by air from £594PP

Mountain Goat High Adventure Get off the beaten track in areas inaccessible by coach with Mountain Goat Tours alongside a local guide Visit the market town of Keswick and pretty Grasmere. We’ll also have plenty time to relax in 5 DAYS FROM Windermere, our base for £ PP the midweek break.

For more inspiration visit

shearings.com or call

01942 410819 using code NTH947

319

May - September 2020

BY COACH

Terms and Conditions apply. Regional variations may apply to tour departure points/prices and some holidays may not be available from all areas. Prices are ‘from’ prices and are per person based on 2 sharing a standard double/ twin room/cabin. Supplements may apply. Prices correct as of 02/09/2019. E&OE

14 RULES TRAVEL

6. 7.

Thou Shalt Not Avoid the Round Don’t be that guy. Whether you’re taking it in turns or there’s a beer kitty on the go, make sure you chip in and do your bit.

Thou Shalt Not Touch Thy Smartphone Nothing could be more unsociable than travelling with someone who then spends the entire time looking at other people in other parts of the world. You’re with your friends, you should be totally in the moment and all phones banned.

Thou Shalt Adopt A Holiday Tune You don’t choose your holiday tune, your holiday tune chooses you. Whether it’s a power ballad or a Little Mix hit, it’ll be the song you hear most when you’re away. If it does turn out to be a Little Mix hit, you maybe need to revaluate the bars you’re hanging out in…

FOR THE LADS 9. HOLIDAY A STRICT CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS BY WHICH THOU SHALT ABIDE

1. 2.

Thou Shalt Not Talk About the Lads Holiday Guys, holiday rule number one is always that you agree not to talk about the holiday.

Thou Shalt NOT TALK About the Lads Holiday C’mon, how many times do we need to tell you, you don’t talk about the holiday… well, unless you’re telling that embarrassing story of how (X) wound up in the (X) with the (X) stuck on his (X).

3. 4. 5.

Thou Shalt Face A Forfeit If you do break any of the rules, then quite simply you will have to face any punishment coming your way. You’ve only got yourself

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

to blame.

Thou Shalt Not Get Matching T-Shirts Matching T-shirts are about as 2007 as Myspace and Steve McClaren’s brolly. Time for an upgrade. Although T-shirts may be out, bum bags are making a roaring comeback.

Thou Shalt Forget About the Holiday Romance You’re with the lads, day one of the jolly is not the time to fall in love and spend your entire time acting like a teenager on their first date (inevitably, it’ll fizzle as soon as you both get home). You going all Romeo means the guys will be a man down. Just say ‘no’.

10.

Thou Shalt Do Something Epic If you’ve gone to all that effort to get this disorganised rabble into gear and arrange a holiday, make sure you include some epic activities rather than just touring the inside of boozers.

11. 12.

Thou Shalt Not Take Ages Getting Ready If it takes anyone longer than ten minutes to get ready for a night out, they need to have a long hard look in the mirror. Oh, no, hang on…

Thou Shalt Obey the Mirror Tax Similarly, if any of the guys are having trouble getting all their male grooming gear into their see-through bags, you’ve got a prima donna on your hands. Fine them a quid whenever you catch them looking at their reflections in car windows or in the back of spoons.

13.

Thou Shalt Hide the Evidence If you do snap some photos, keep them off Facestagram. A lot of people have employers on social media, and they might not want their bosses seeing them in their Speedos or shooting tequila.

14.

Thou Shalt Tell Everyone How Great It Was Whatever happened whilst you were away (regardless of any disasters or the three hours Steve spent in A&E because he forgot his inhaler), you’ll declare the holiday a success and start planning your next adventure immediately!

Thou Shalt Not Get Matching Tattoos No matter how many holiday pina coladas you’ve had, this is never going to be a good idea. Follow it through and you WILL live to regret it.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

THE GOLFING TRIP OF A LIFETIME SPORT

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

HEAD FURTHER AFIELD ON YOUR NEXT GOLFING GETAWAY!

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

The Golfing Trip of a Lifetime With the weather closing in, Winter is the perfect time to book your next trip abroad. Whilst thousands of golfers will head to well-trodden pastures in Spain and Portugal, why not head further afield in 2020? Annual flight sales around Black Friday and Boxing Day also make Winter one of the most economical times to book your next trip abroad … so what are you waiting for? Golfbreaks have selected some of their favourite golfing locations for those looking for something different in 2020, and so whether it’s Mauritius, the USA, South Africa, the UAE, or even seeing one of the game’s biggest events at the Ryder Cup, you can be sure that there’s a break for every group!

USA A country with more golf courses than anywhere else on planet Earth, the USA is truly a must-visit for any avid golfer. From the desert golf in Arizona, through to some of the best golf resorts in the world in Florida and the Carolinas – there’s really nothing like golf in the USA.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Payne Stewart’s footsteps with a trip to Pinehurst Golf Resort. The resort currently operates nine golf courses, offering a selection of accommodation options and a myriad of off-course options, including their own onsite brewery! For those looking to take in some professional golf, why not head to Phoenix, Arizona and experience the thrill of the Waste Management Phoenix Open in late-January 2020? Join the 20,000 fans surrounding the loudest hole in golf for an experience you’ll never forget, whilst also taking in rounds of golf at the nearby Grayhawk and Ocotillo courses. It’s the perfect getaway to kick off the new year! GOLFBREAKS TOP TIP: With so much choice on offer, you won’t be able to take in everything in one trip! Find the type of break that best suits your group and make sure you tick off those courses you’ve seen on TV! With more flights to the USA than any other worldwide destination, make sure you take advantage of flights sales around Black Friday and Christmas to maximise the value of your break!

WINTER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO BOOK YOUR NEXT TRIP

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

For those visiting the States for the first time, Florida provides the perfect inaugural trip, with several PGA TOUR venues, including the iconic TPC Sawgrass which is located just a short drive from the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire courses at the World Golf Hall of Fame Village. Similarly, South Carolina boasts perhaps some of the most enviable collection of resort destinations in the world with; Kiawah Island, Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach all easily accessible from the UK. For those looking for something truly special, why not take a walk in the late

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina

RAFA CABRERA BELLO

Powered by a best-in-class feature and benefit package including the all-new TruFit System and the high performance DÂ³ outsole.

EXPERIENCE ALL-AROUND COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE

www.footjoy.co.uk

MORE PRECISION. MORE CONSISTENCY.

MORE SPEED. PRO V1 AND PRO V1x A fast core, thinner cover, and larger, speed producing casing layer take golf ball performance to a new level. Prove how good you can be with the Titleist Pro V1® and Pro V1x®.

#PROVINGIT

Learn more at Titleist.co.uk

SPORT

Better still, why not head to the 2020 Abu Dhabi Championship or Omega Desert Classic in January with packages starting from just £849 including return airport transfers, 5 nights accommodation, 3 rounds of golf and VIP Hospitality tickets to the final day’s play! GOLFBREAKS TOP TIP: Take advantage of some of the incredible off-course experiences including the mesmerising Burj Khalifa, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or the world’s largest theme

Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius

South Africa

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi

park at Warner Bros Yas Island. Many travellers also don’t realise that Abu Dhabi is just an 80-minute drive away.

Mauritius The accessible island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is total paradise with some of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. With many of the layouts just under 20 years old, Mauritius has already established itself on the world’s golfing stage with the European Tour already visiting annually. The island boasts stunning views with turquoise seas and bright white sands bordering many of the island’s emerald green fairways. There’s also a wide variety of courses to choose from, suiting golfers of all ability with most featuring hotels on-site, ensuring minimal steps from the pool to the first tee. GOLFBREAKS TOP TIP: Take advantage of the low-season rates between May and September, with slightly cooler temperatures of between 22-25 degrees the norm, it’s perfect golfing weather!

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Located on the southern tip of Africa, South Africa is one of the world’s best kept secrets when it comes to golfing Arabella Golf Club, South Africa destinations. Popular for Safari trips and the beautiful Garden Route, GOLFBREAKS TOP TIP: South Africa has also been blessed with some truly phenomenal championship The exchange rate between GBP and venues such as Fancourt and Arabella. It the South African Rand is extremely really is no coincidence that some of the favourable, and when coupled with low world’s best golfers originate from the costs when on resorts, the country offers region! incredible value for British travellers. With five major golfing hotspots; Cape Town, Durban, Sun City, Johannesburg UAE and the Garden Route, it’s impossible to With some of the world’s most iconic select a favourite. Each region will feature golf tournaments taking place in the its own local food and wines, and unique UAE each year, Dubai and Abu Dhabi backdrops – from the mountainous have become synonymous with quality scenery across the Garden Route to the golf. Expect a subtropical climate, with bustling city of Durban. Despite some average temperatures ranging from 19.5 of the Southern Hemisphere’s best golf degrees in January to a scorching 36.5 courses, you’d be remiss to visit South degrees in August, meaning the best time Africa and not spend time exploring. to travel is between November and April Whether that’s on safari, a wine tour or – perfect for an Early Spring getaway! on the luxurious Rovos Rail, make sure With the ‘Middle East Swing’ now a firm you consider your off-course activities as fixture of professional golf, why not take part of your trip! on the likes of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Golfbreaks Top Tip: The exchange rate Emirates Golf Club or the host of the between GBP and the South African Rand DP World Tour Championship, Jumeirah is extremely favourable, and when couple Golf Estates and compare your scores with low costs when on resorts, the against the illustrious list of past winners country offers incredible value for British including; Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and Lee travellers. Westwood.

SPORT

IT REALLY IS A ONCE-IN-ALIFETIME EXPERIENCE

The Ryder Cup Nothing truly matches the excitement of watching a Ryder Cup live, particularly one in the USA – it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After a thrilling European victory at Le Golf National, the Americans will be seeking revenge on home soil. Head to Whistling Straits in September 2020 for another dramatic contest on the iconic Straits course, home of four PGA Championships (2004, 2007, 2010, 2015). There will be plenty going on throughout the week with fan rallies held during the evening to ensure the entertainment carries on, long after the golf has finished. The majority of fans who are staying in Downtown Milwaukee will be very well catered for with the city known as the beer-drinking capital of the USA, with German settler’s first bringing the beer-making culture to the area in the mid-1800s. So, gear up to relive the Miracle of Medinah and out-sing those noisy neighbours from over the Atlantic at the biggest show in golf! GOLFBREAKS TOP TIP: Make sure you have International Pavilion access included within your package – you’ll miss the lengthy queues for food and drink, plus enjoy the

relaxed environment whilst you watch the golf on a large screen TV!

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

For more information on any of the Golfbreaks packages mentioned, or to book your own break for 2020 – please visit www.golfbreaks.com, call 0800 2797988 or email manmagazine@golfbreaks.com

Photography courtesy of Kevin Murray & Golfbreaks

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

COMPETITION

CUSTOM-FITTING EXPERIENCE AS THE CUSTOM-FITTING PIONEER AND LEADER, ARE OFFERING ONE WINNER THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE CUSTOM-FIT INTO THEIR OWN UNIQUE SET OF GOLF CLUBS AT THEIR EUROPEAN FITTING CENTRE, LOCATED AT THONOCK PARK IN GAINSBOROUGH. THE WINNER WILL NOT ONLY EXPERIENCE THE MOST TIME-TESTED AND PRECISE CUSTOM-FITTING PROCESS IN GOLF, BUT WILL ALSO RECEIVE A BRAND-NEW AUTUMN / WINTER 2019 OUTFIT, COMPLETE WITH A WATERPROOF SUIT. G410 Iron G410 iron features a face and cavity structure that delivers faster ball speeds and saves weight. The clean, refined shape results from a slightly shorter blade length and less offset that creates an inspiring bladeiron-style look with broad appeal. G410 also features a more flexible, free-moving face which amplifies ball speeds for greater distance and peak height.

G410 Driver

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Available in three different models, the PING G410 driver is PINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first driver to feature moveable weight technology. G410 also features a forged T9S+ face to produce a hotter impact area as well as Dragonfly Technology which creates an ultra-thin crown structure, saving weight and increasing forgiveness.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

Sensor Dry 2.5 Jacket & Pants

Players Pant

COMPETITION

Performance five-pocket trouser with a slim leg fit. Engineered with moisture-moving and quickdrying qualities, combined with a lightweight fourway stretch design.

Engineered to play, the Sensor Dry 2.5 suit provides the ultimate waterproof and windproof protection from all the elements. Air permeable and lightweight, stretch fabric ensures true breathability and no distractions during the round, whatever the weather.

Norse PrimaLoft® Vest Pushing the limits of lightweight warmth, the Norse PrimaLoft® Vest is engineered from PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation with CrossCore™ Technology. An ultra-lightweight, fully insulated and reversible vest that delivers previously unattainable levels of warmth. It features a water-resistant, chevron-quilted black fabric to the outer and, when reversed, offers the golfer a clean snorkel blue colourway for visual impact on the course.

Forge Polo Shirt Yarn dyed stripe performance polo shirt, engineered with SensorCool™ technology providing permanent moisture-moving properties and a natural soft-cotton feel, as well as a concealed buttondown self-fabric collar.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER SIMPLY LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND SHARE THE FACEBOOK COMPETITION POST WITH 5 OTHER FRIENDS.

facebook.com/MANMagazine-UK INSTAGRAM: man_maguk | TWITTER: @MAN_magUK | FACEBOOK: Man Magazine UK MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

FREE B G WORTH UP TO

£219.99 BUY ANY MOTOCADDY LITHIUM TROLLEY, GET A FREE BAG Purchase any new Motocaddy trolley with Lithium battery between 1st Nov to 31st Dec 2019 and claim a FREE Motocaddy golf bag worth up to £219.99. FREE bag model subject to trolley model purchased and available while stocks last. Full terms and conditions online.

motocaddy.com/freebag

BUILT TO ENHANCE

EUROPEAN TOUR 2020

THE EUROPEAN TOUR ANNOUNCES ITS FULL 2020 INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE INCLUDING THE OLYMPICS AND RYDER CUP, AND NEW DATES FOR EVENTS IN SPAIN, IRELAND, FRANCE, MOROCCO AND ENGLAND. 2020 ALSO SEES AT LEAST 46 RACE TO DUBAI EVENTS IN 29 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, INCLUDING EIGHT ROLEX SERIES EVENTS.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

he Rolex Series returns for its fourth consecutive year, beginning with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Presented by EGA (January 16-19) followed by the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open (May 28-31), and the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open (July 9-12), before the BMW PGA Championship (September 10-13) and the Italian Open (October 8-11) take place a fortnight either side of The Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. The season then concludes with three consecutive Rolex Series events; the Turkish Airlines Open (November 5-8), the Nedbank Golf Challenge Hosted by Gary Player (November 12-15) and the season-finale, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai (November 19-22) where the 2020 Race to Dubai champion will be crowned. The Betfred British Masters will be immediately followed by a new event in the UK from August 6-9 which is set to be announced later this year. In addition to the Race to Dubai events, GolfSixes Cascais (May 9-10) returns for the fourth consecutive year and the Olympic Games men’s

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

SCHEDULE

golf competition takes place in Tokyo from July 30- August 2, before Team Europe travels to Whistling Straits, in Wisconsin, to defend The Ryder Cup from September 25-27.

A change in schedule There are several date changes elsewhere on the 2020 schedule including the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation, which moves to April 30-May 3. The tournament at Real Club Valderrama, host venue of The 1997 Ryder Cup, launches phase two of the qualification campaign for Europe’s 2020 Ryder Cup Team, with points earned in Spain and at subsequent counting events through to the end of the BMW PGA Championship multiplied by 1.5. Other date changes include the Trophée Hassan II and Scandinavian Invitation, both of which move to the start of June (June 4-7 and June 11-14 respectively). The Open de France moves back to its previous date of July 2-5, while the Betfred British Masters takes place from July 30-August 2, with Lee Westwood returning as host at Close House Golf Club.

GARMIN APPROACHÂ® S40 STYLISH GPS GOLF SMARTWATCH

STYLISH DESIGN

LOOKS THE PART ON & OFF THE COURSE

AUTOSHOT DETECTION

MEASURES & RECORDS SHOT DISTANCES

41,000 PRELOADED

WORLDWIDE COLOUR GOLF COURSE MAPS

SPORT

2019 Nov Dec

28 - 1 Dec

Hong Kong Open

Hong Kong GC, Fanling, Hong Kong

28 - 1 Dec

Alfred Dunhill Championship

Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, South Africa

5-8

Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open

Heritage GC, Heritage Bel Ombre, Mauritius

19 - 22

Australian PGA Championship

RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

9 - 12

Randpark GC, Johannesburg, South Africa

23 - 26

South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg ABU DHABI HSBC CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY EGA Omega Dubai Desert Classic

30 Jan - 2 Feb

Saudi International Powered by SBIA

2020 Jan

16 - 19

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Oct

Nov

Abu Dhabi GC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE

6-9

ISPS Handa Vic Open

Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah Economic City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 13th Beach GC, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

20 - 23

WGC - Mexico Championship

Chapultepec GC, Mexico City, Mexico

27 Feb - 1 Mar

Oman Open

Al Mouj Golf, Muscat, Oman

5-8

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters

Education City GC, Doha, Qatar

12 - 15

Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa

Karen CC, Nairobi, Kenya

19 - 22

Hero Indian Open

DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India

25 - 29

WGC - Dell Technologies Match Play

Austin CC, Austin, Texas, USA

9 - 12

THE MASTERS

Augusta National GC, Georgia, USA

16-19

Maybank Championship

TBC, Malaysia

23-26

Volvo China Open

TBC, China

30 April - 3 May

Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande, Spain

9-10

Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation GolfSixes Cascais

14-17

US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, CA, USA

21-24

Made in Denmark presented by FREJA

Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, Farsoe, Denmark

28-31

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN

TBC, Ireland

4-7

Trophee Hassan II

Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco

11-14

Scandinavian Invitation

TBC, Sweden

18-21

US OPEN

Winged Foot GC, Mamaroneck, NY, USA

25-28

BMW International Open

Golfclub München Eichenried, Munich, Germany

2-5

Open de France

TBC, France

2-5

WGC - FedEx St. Jude Invitational

TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN, USA

9-12

The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland

16-19

ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS SCOTTISH OPEN THE 149TH OPEN

30 July - 2 Aug

Betfred British Masters hosted by Lee Westwood

Close House GC, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

30 July - 2 Aug

Olympic Men's Golf Competition

Kasumigaseki CC, Saitama, Japan

6-9

UK Event Confirmed

TBC

13-16

TBC

20-23

D+D Real Czech Masters

Albatross Golf Resort, Prague, Czech Republic

27-30

Omega European Masters

Crans-sur-Sierre GC, Crans Montana, Switzerland

3-6

Porsche European Open

Green Eagle Golf Courses, Hamburg, Germany

10-13

BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England

17-20

KLM Open

Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, The Netherlands

25-27

THE 2020 RYDER CUP

Whistling Straits GC, WI, USA

1-4

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

8-11

ITALIAN OPEN

Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie & Kingsbarns, Scotland TBC, Italy

15-18

Mutuactivos Open de Espana

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

22-25

Portugal Masters

Dom Pedro Victoria GC, Vilamoura, Portugal

29 - 1 Nov

WGC - HSBC Champions

Sheshan International GC, Shanghai, China

5-8

TURKISH AIRLINES OPEN

TBC, Turkey

12-15

NEDBANK GOLF CHALLENGE HOSTED BY GARY PLAYER DP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, DUBAI

Gary Player CC, Sun City, South Africa

19-22

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Oitavos Dunes, Cascais, Portugal

Royal St, George's GC, Sandwich, Kent, England

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE

FREE CUSTOM FIT Get a FREE custom fit with one of our Fitting Experts. MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL ACHIEVE GREATER DISTANCE BETTER ACCURACY HELP LOWER YOUR HANDICAP Book your FREE fitting in your local store or online now at American Golf.

americangolf.co.uk

IT’S CHRISTMAS IT’S CHRISTMAS IT’S CHRISTMAS IT’S CHRISTMAS IT’S CHRISTMAS

SAVE

100

SAVE

120

Approach G30 GPS

adicross Classic Shoes

149.99

44.95

269.99

269

HALF

PRICE

Performance 1/2 Zip Windtop

Pro V1/ Pro V1x

39.95

36.99

41.99

79.95

SAVE

Select Plus Stand Bag

Warbird Package Set

169

69.99

SAVE

119

Spider Tour Red Putter £

649

699

SPORT

Photographer: Richard Heathcote, Getty

QUALITY BEEF WE’RE DUBBING HIM THE ‘WISE MAN OF GOLF’… WE CATCH UP WITH ANDREW BEEF JOHNSTON – SITTING IN HIS NORTH LONDON FLAT, GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT BIG PHASE IN HIS LIFE, BECOMING A DAD

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

IF I COULD GO BACK AND DO IT AGAIN, I’D HAVE GOT A PSYCHOLOGIST STRAIGHT AWAY MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

This year’s been really interesting – last 7-8 months I’ve been working with psychologists, I’m a pretty laidback person, but during the past few years, I lost the sense of fun and put myself under loads of pressure.”

In many ways winning is harder than the losing “It’s a funny one as a golfer – you’ve got to be really level-headed, in reality if you finished 10th, you may have had a good week and you’ve won. You’re playing against 150 people every week, not one person or one team. Some weeks you shoot some terrible scores; the week after some amazing scores. You get used to it – you play one week you could be leaving the tournament and be 20th, then you’re at a different course two days later – you can’t just focus on results, not be resultsdriven, take it as it comes. You’re working a process.”

Jetlag is the hardest part of trying to prepare “You see other players; they get off the plane and straight to the course and practise and I used to make myself feel guilty. This year, I see what works for me – sleep, relax, don’t overcook myself, don’t set an alarm and pop up to the course for a couple of hours when I’m focussed, rather than an entire afternoon being tired – managing your time is the key.”

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

It’s a long way from the breakdown in his hotel room back in 2016

Turkey, South Africa, Dubai & Hong Kong in the space of 5 weeks “I was so angry on the golf course and wound up the whole time – then Jodie, my Fiancée, was telling me I had to chill out, but in Australia, I just couldn’t practise anymore– I burst into tears, so stressed and worried about it, didn’t realise at the time that all the pressure was having an effect on me. I needed to speak to someone. Jodie pushed me to go, I was sceptical but I’m glad I did; now I am massively interested in psychology.”

I had no idea how wound up I was and what I was doing to myself

is how you personally deem it – doesn’t matter what they say, but I’ve only come to learn that by speaking about it. I look at these young pop stars and that’s on a whole different level; you’re the next best thing, everyone wants a piece of you – then the media does a u-turn.”

Same principle in golf and in life “Work out your perspective, values in life and who’s important to you – once I started understanding that I try and reinforce it every day, a mental warm up every day, keeping on top of that is important.”

I NEEDED TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE – I WAS SCEPTICAL BUT I’M GLAD I DID

“I was slowly beating myself up without realising it – you can do that in any job, perspective is key, it’s so easy to get caught up in the bubble of competing, keep proving yourself, it’s easy to get lost like that. If I could go back and do it again, I’d have got a psychologist straightaway, I didn’t understand why I was feeling like that – once you break it down into pieces there’s reasons behind it.”

Evaluate what successful means to you –

“Your family, playing a boardgame with your family, not having a Ferrari – success

Photographer: David Cannon, R&A, Getty

“My expectations went up so high, I put myself under so much pressure to perform every week that it had a big effect on me. Everything blew up (public image) – I got really popular. I won a tournament in May 2016, then I did well at the British Open in July and that weekend it went absolutely crazy, then I went over to America beginning of 2017 – it was madness being recognised everywhere, doing TV shows. I felt the need to perform – not doing it for the game but for the results.”

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Photographer: Chris Hyde, Getty

I USED TO CARE WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT ME. NOT NASTY COMMENTS BUT SOMETHING LIKE ‘YOUR GOLF’S GONE SH*T’ I used to care what people said about me

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

“Not nasty comments, but something like ‘your golf’s gone sh*t’, I’d have taken personally, then think I must try harder, start doubting myself – now I don’t care, I’m trying my best. I think that was the thing about speaking out because I’m living my dream but crying in my hotel room and couldn’t speak out about it – I can’t tell anyone I’m hating it and I’m miserable, they’re not gonna think it’s true. I didn’t say anything for a while, went a bit quiet. But I did the European Blog and I was apprehensive and then I had so many people getting in touch saying ‘I’ve been through that’ and ‘thanks’ for speaking out about it.”

For me the mindset is staying chilled “Staying relaxed about it – just staying focussed on the ball, and keep doing what you do – the adrenalin feeling you get is like a drug when you’re playing – You’ll have good days, bad days and that’s just sport.”

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

It’s a different form of athlete “I go to the gym quite a bit and train and try to become flexible, strong and powerful so I can hit a golf ball – it’s not like playing football, where you’re burning off. You’re travelling a lot and diet is a problem. People are getting stronger and hitting it further, that’s the way the game is going. I’ve put a bit of weight on since last year, and my coach said I like the way you move better. My focus is: get more flexible, prevent injury, get strong and as fast as I can. Work on my thoracic spine, my shoulders and my hips. You gotta keep up, I wanna feel as good as I can every day and ready to compete.”

Sport in general is so important for people “It’s always challenging you in a good way – I do miss the team element, I love to mess around, joke and prank. Sport keeps you on your toes, your brain active and you’re outside all year round.”

SPORT

MY TOOLS: My values in life: I ask myself what are my values – I like to be fair with people, be kind and caring. What’s my purpose for today – could be anything, like getting the car washed or understanding you might not like your boss at work, and thinking I’m gonna live to my values and try and be nice anyway. Sticking to how you want to live and not how you think people want you to live – not to get hammered with your mates if you wanna chill at home. You can’t change how other people are – so control what you do. You gotta stick at it – maintain it, it takes a lifetime to change – working on it and understanding yourself and what you want out of life. Talk about it. If someone takes the p*ss out of you that’s not your problem, don’t hide it more – speak to someone else. What you’re going through is real, you’ll find the right people in the end, don’t give up. Life’s not easy, it’s the same as golf, it’s about working the right process.

Thank you, Andrew – all the best to you and Jodie – enjoy the countdown to baby ‘o’ clock. Author: A E Lee

Da nn yW ille tt

2020 TICKETS ON SALE NOW. 10 -13 SEPTEMBER Wentworth Club, Surrey Tickets: bmwpgachampionship.com

p am Ch

ion

Premier League Showing live

Subject to status and credit check.. Advertised price based on Swap 24 plans. 36-month interest free loan required for handset. Data Plan required for duration of Swap plan, subject to 12-month minimum term. Prices may change during this period. Option to buy phone without a loan. See sky. com/swaphelp for details. Phone subject to availability. 18+. Direct Debit. Price includes ÂŁ10pm data plan at 8GB per month (usually ÂŁ15pm for 8GB), and Unlimited Calls & Texts. Unlimited Calls and Texts: Inclusive calls to standard UK landlines (01, 02, & 03) and inclusive texts to standard UK mobile numbers (07). Subject to our acceptable use policy at sky.com/mobileterms. Watch: UK and EEA/EU (see www.sky.com/streamintheEU).

Amazing Samsung Galaxy S10e

ÂŁ29

Save ÂŁ180 Offer ends 23 December

a month

No upfront costs and 8GB data (Price of data plan may vary.)

Plus, Sky TV customers with Sky Mobile can watch Sky TV on the go without using data.

Sky Mobile

0800 759 0610

Visit Sky Retail

Requires an active airtime plan with minimum 50MB data available. Content depends on Sky TV package. Streaming ads prior to On Demand content and adverts contained within Sky apps may use data allowance. More information, compatible apps, device and software requirements at sky.com/watchmobile. Downloads only available over Wi-Fi. Offer ends on 23 December 2019 at 11.59pm.

3 Months of Un 1

FRI

NOVEMBER 2019

EFL: Barnsley v Bristol City Int'l Cricket: 1st T2O New Zealand v England NBA: Houston @ Brooklyn

FRI SAT EFL: Barnsley v Bristol City Watford v Chelsea Int'l Cricket: 1st T2O EFL: New Zealand v Wigan v England Swansea NBA: Rugby League: Houston Australia@v Brooklyn Tonga

SAT SUN

SUN MON

EFL: Stoke v West Brom Watford Palace v v Palace v Chelsea Leicester Leicester NFL: Cowboys @ EFL: Giants Wigan v Swansea Everton v Everton v Tottenham Rugby League: Tottenham Australia v EFL: EFL: Tonga Charlton v Charlton v Preston Preston

MON TUES Int'l Cricket: EFL: 3rd T20 Stoke v New Zealand West Brom v England NFL: Cowboys @ Giants

F1®: USA Grand Prix F1®: USA Grand Prix

SUN

NBA: New Orleans @ Oklahoma Fight Night: Taylor v Linardatou

SUN MON

Int'l Cricket: NBA: 2nd T20 New Orleans Zealand v @New Oklahoma England Fight Night: NFL: v Taylor Patriots @ Linardatou Ravens

Int'l Cricket: 2nd T20 New Zealand v England NFL: Patriots @ Ravens

NBA: Chicago @ Indianapolis

MON TUES

International International Cricket: 2nd TestCricket: 2nd Test New Zealand v England New Zealand v England

F1®: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix European Tour: Alfred Dunhill Championship Ladies Euro Tour: Andalucia Open De Espana Int'l Netball: South Africa v England

NFL: Patriots @ Texans

DECEMBER 2019

Leicester v Everton SPFL: Ross County v Celtic

EFL: Preston v West Brom Norwich v Arsenal SPFL: Aberdeen v Rangers Leicester v NFL: Everton Vikings @ Seahawks SPFL: Ross County v Celtic

Norwich v Arsenal

WED

THURS WED

EFL: Preston v West Brom

TUES WED

THURS WED

TUES WED

THURS WED

THURS FRI

FRI SAT

THURS FRI

FRI SAT

SAT SUN

SUN MON

PGA Tour: Hero Challenge PGA Tour: Hero Challenge NBA: LA Lakers @ Utah

SPFL: Aberdeen v Rangers NFL: Vikings @ Seahawks

10 9

SAT SUN

10 11

NBA: EuropeanOpen Tour: Mauritius Open European Tour: Mauritius LA Lakers @ Ladies EuropeanLadies Tour: Kenya Open European Tour: Kenya Open Utah NFL: Cowboys @ Bears

EFL: NFL: Millwall v @ Cowboys Forest Bears

NBA: Houston @ Toronto

NBA: NBA: Denver @@ Houston Boston Toronto

EFL: Millwall v Forest Man City v Man Utd NBA: Denver EFL: @ Boston Huddersfield v Leeds PPV: Ruiz Jr v Joshua 2

Man Aston City Villa v v Man Leicester Utd EFL: Huddersfield v Leeds Brighton v Wolves PPV: Ruiz EFL:Jr v Joshua 2 v West Brom Swansea

West Ham v Arsenal NFL: Giants @ Eagles Aston Villa v Leicester

10 9

MON TUES EFL: Preston v Fulham West Ham v Arsenal NFL: Giants @ Eagles

MON TUES

Northern Irish Football: Larne v Crusaders NFL: Seahawks @ 49Ers

10 11

11 12

TUES WED

THURS WED

12 13

TUES WED

NBA: Golden State @ L.A Clippers

12 13

THURS FRI

13 14

THURS WED

THURS FRI

FRI SAT

SAT SUN

SUN MON

JANUARY 2020

Darts: Darts: International Cricket: International 2nd TestCricket: South Africa 2nd Test v England South Africa v England World Darts World Darts be confirmed Fixtures to be confirmed Championship Championship EFL: Fixtures to EFL: PGA Tour: SentryPGA Tournament of Champions Tour: Sentry Tournament of Champions EFL: EFL: Millwall v Millwall v EFL: NFL: NFL: EFL: NBA: NFL: NFL: NBA: Luton Luton Derby v Play-Offs Derby v Philadelphia @ Philadelphia Play-Offs @ Play-Offs Play-Offs Barnsley x2 x2 games Barnsley Houston x2 games x2games games Houston EFL: EFL: Wycombe v Wycombe v EFL: NBA: NBA: EFL: NBA: NBA: Ipswich Ipswich Swansea v Memphis @ NY Knicks@@ Swansea v Memphis NY Knicks @ Charlton LA Clippers LAClippers Clippers Charlton LA LA Clippers EFL: EFL: West Brom v West Brom v NBA: NBA: Leeds Leeds NFL: NFL: NFL: NFL: Brooklyn @ Brooklyn @ Wildcard Wildcard Wildcard Wildcard Dallas Dallas NBA: NBA: Orlando @ Orlando @ Washington Washington

MON TUES

NFL: NBA: Seahawks @ New Orleans Rams @LADallas

NFL: Seahawks @ LA Rams

NBA: Denver @ Brooklyn

TUES WED NBA: Denver @ Dallas

THURS WED

10 9

THURS FRI

EFL: Birmingham v QPR EFL: Derby v Sheff Wed

13 14 FRI SAT

14 15

SAT SUN

NFL: PGA Tour: QBE Shootout PGA Tour: QBE Shootout Jets @ EFL: EFL: Ravens Charlton v Charlton v NBA: NBA: EFL: Hull Hull Southampton Southampton Man Utd v Philadelphia @ Philadelphia @ v West Ham Derby v vEverton West Ham NBA: NBA: Boston Boston Sheff Wed LA Lakers @ LA Lakers @ EFL: EFL: NBA: Miami Miami Birmingham v Birmingham v LA Clippers @ West Brom West Brom Arsenal v Toronto Man City

10 11

11 12

FRI SAT

SAT SUN

12 13

SUN MON

NBA: EFL: Fixtures to EFL: be confirmed Fixtures to be confirmed Houston @ Oklahoma Sheffield Utd v West Ham NBA: Golden State @ LA Clippers

FRI

SUN

NFL: EFL: Jets @ Birmingham vRavens QPR

NBA: PGA Tour: Sony Open In Hawaii PGA Tour: Sony Open In Hawaii Denver @ European Tour: South African Open European Tour: South African Open Dallas NBA: Houston @ Oklahoma

NBA: PGA Classic Tour: Mayakoba Classic PGA Tour: Mayakoba Golden State Tour Golf: Nedbank European Tour Golf: Nedbank @European L.A Clippers Golf Challenge Golf Challenge F1®: Brazil F1®: Brazil NFL: NFL: Grand Prix Grand Prix Steelers @ Steelers @ Browns Browns NBA: NBA: Boston @ Boston @ NBA: NBA: Golden Dallas @ Dallas @State Golden State New York New York

PGA Tour: PGA Tour: Father & Son Challenge Father & Son Challenge NBA: New Orleans @ Dallas

14 15

THURS FRI

EFL: Darts: World Darts Championship Darts: World Darts Championship Preston v PGA Tour: PGA Tour: Presidents Cup Presidents Cup Fulham

NBA: LA Clippers @ Toronto

Brighton v Wolves EFL: West Brom v Swansea

11 12

SUN MON

Int'l Cricket: NBA: NBA: European Tour Golf: TurkishTour Airlines European Golf:Open Turkish Airlines Open 3rd T20 State Golden State Golden NFL: Darts: Grand Slam of Darts Darts: Grand Slam of Darts New Zealand v @NFL: @ Houston Houston Chargers @ Chargers @ England Northern Irish Raiders Raiders Norwich v Norwich v Football: Watford Watford Larne vv NBA: NBA: Leicester v Leicester Wolves v v Wolves Crusaders Portland @ Portland @ Int'l Cricket: Int'l Cricket: Arsenal Arsenal Aston Villa Aston Villa LA LA Clippers 4th T20 4thClippers T20 NFL: EFL: Zealand v EFL: New Zealand v New Seahawks @ Forest v Forest v England England 49Ers Derby Derby Liverpool v Liverpool v NBA: NBA: Man City Man City Women’s @ Women’s Philadelphia @ Philadelphia Rugby: Rugby: Denver Denver EFL: EFL: France v France v Cardiff v Cardiff v England England Bristol City Bristol City Rugby Union: Rugby SPFL: Union: SPFL: Bedford v Bedford v v Livingston v Livingston Newcastle Newcastle Rangers Rangers NBA: NBA: Int'l Cricket: Int'l Cricket: Boston @ Boston 5th T20 5th T20@ San Antonio San NewAntonio Zealand v New Zealand v England England NFL: NFL: Vikings @ Vikings @ Cowboys Cowboys

Tottenham Sheffield Utdv v Liverpool West Ham NFL: NBA: Play-Offs Golden State games @x2LA Clippers NBA: Minnesota @ Houston

Tottenham Bournemouth v Liverpool v Watford NFL: Play-Offs x2 games Aston Villa v Man City NBA: Minnesota @ NFL: Houston Play-Offs x2 games

Bournemouth v Watford

NBA: Utah @ Washington

Aston Villa v Man City NFL: Play-Offs x2 games

13 14

MON TUES

Man Utd v Everton

SPFL: Motherwell v Rangers

Arsenal v Man City SPFL: Motherwell v Rangers

NFL: Vikings @ Chargers Show Jumping: Rolex Grand Prix Geneva

14 15

TUES WED

WED

NBA: Portland @ Houston

missable live sport 16 SAT

16 17

SAT SUN

17 18

SUN MON

Euro Qualifier: ROI v Denmark PGA Tour: Mayakoba PGA Classic Tour: Mayakoba Classic NFL: European Tour Golf: Nedbank European Tour Golf: Nedbank Chiefs @ Golf Challenge Golf Challenge Chargers F1®: BrazilGrand F1®: PrixBrazilGrand Prix Euro Qualifier: Euro EFL: Qualifier: EFL: Cyprus v Cyprus Tranmere v v Tranmere v Scotland Scotland Wycombe Wycombe NFL:Qualifier: NFL: Euro Qualifier: Euro Bears @ v Azerbaijan Bears @ Azerbaijan v L.A Rams Wales L.A Rams Wales Euro Qualifier: N Ireland v Netherlands Women’s Rugby: England v France NBA: Brooklyn @ Chicago

MON

Euro Qualifier: N Ireland v Netherlands Women’s Rugby: England v France NBA: Brooklyn @ Chicago

16 17

MON TUES

17 18

TUES WED

18 19

19 20

MON TUES

20 21

TUES WED

THURS WED

21 22

22 23

THURS FRI

FRI SAT

23 24 SAT SUN

24 25

NBA:Qualifier: NBA: Euro EuroQualifier: Qualifier: Euro International Cricket: 1st Test New Zealand v England International Cricket: 1st Test New Zealand v England Golden State ROI v Germany v Golden State Germany v Tour: RSM Classic PGA Tour: RSM Classic Dallas Denmark N@Ireland @PGA Dallas N Ireland European Tour Golf: DP World TourDubai Championship, Dubai DP World Tour Championship, NFL: Euro Qualifier: Euro Qualifier: European Tour Golf: Aston Villa v Chiefs Wales v Wales@ v Newcastle LPGA Tour: CME Championship LPGA Tour: CME Championship Chargers Hungary Hungary NFL: EFL: NFL: EFL: NFL: Euro Qualifier: Euro Qualifier: Ravens @ Fulham Colts @v Fulham v Colts @ Scotland v Scotland v LA Rams QPR Texans QPR Texans Man City v Man Sheffield City vUtd v Sheffield Utd v Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Chelsea Chelsea Man Utd Man Utd Boxing: NBA: NBA: Boxing: The Golden Portland @ Portland @ The EFL:Golden EFL: EFL: EFL: Milwaukee Contract Milwaukee Contract Charlton v M'broughv v Charlton M'brough v Cardiff Hull Cardiff Hull NBA: NBA: Houston @ Houston @ Fight Night: Fight SPFL: SPFL:Night: LA Clippers LA Clippers Callum Smith Callum Smith St Johnstone St Johnstone v Aberdeen v Aberdeen NBA: NBA: Phoenix @ Phoenix NFL: NFL: @ Minnesota Minnesota Seahawks @ Seahawks @ Eagles Eagles

18 19

19 20

THURS WED

THURS FRI

NBA: NBA: LA Lakers Miami @ @ Milwaukee Philadelphia

EFL: NBA: M'brough v LA Lakers @ Stoke Milwaukee

20 21 FRI SAT

21 22

22 23

SAT SUN

SUN MON

23 24

MON TUES

25 26

SUN MON

MON TUES

26 27

27 28

TUES WED

28 29

THURS WED

29 30

THURS FRI

FRI SAT

30 SAT

Pool: Mosconi Cup Pool Pool: Mosconi Cup Pool EFL: Reading v LeedsVilla v Aston Newcastle NFL: Ravens @ LA Rams

24 25

25 26

TUES WED

THURS WED

EFL: EFL: West Brom Reading v v Bristol City Leeds

European Tour: Alfred Dunhill Championship European Tour: Alfred Dunhill Championship EFL: West Brom v LadiesCity EuropeanLadies Tour: Andalucia EspanaOpen De Espana EuropeanOpen Tour: De Andalucia Bristol

EFL: QPR v Forest

NFL: EFL: Bears QPR v@ Lions Forest

NBA: LA Lakers @ New Orleans

NFL: NBA: Bills @ @ LA Lakers Cowboys New Orleans NFL: Saints @ Falcons

26 27

THURS FRI

International International Cricket: 2nd TestCricket: 2nd Test NFL: New Zealand v England New Zealand v England Bears @ Lions F1®: Abu Dhabi Grand PrixDhabi Grand Prix F1®: Abu NFL: EFL: EFL:@ Bills Swansea v Swansea v Cowboys Fulham Fulham Southampton Southampton NFL: v Watford v Watford Int'l Netball: Int'l Netball: Saints @ South Africa v South EFL: Africa v EFL: Falcons England England Charlton v Charlton v Sheff Weds Sheff Weds NBA: NBA: Boston @ Boston @ Int'l Netball: Int'l Netball: Brooklyn Brooklyn South Africa v South Africa v England England

27 28

Boxing: Fight Night

NBA: Denver @ Sacramento

28 29

FRI SAT

29 30

SAT SUN

SUN MON

30 31 MON TUE

31 TUE

Darts: World Darts Championship Darts: World Darts Championship

Palace v Brighton NFL: Colts @ Saints

THURS

Palace v Brighton NFL: Colts @ Saints

16 17

THURS FRI

NBA: Miami @ Philadelphia

NBA: Dallas @ Philadelphia

17 18

18 19

FRI SAT

EFL: M'brough v Stoke Man City v Leicester NBA: Dallas EFL: @ Philadelphia Cardiff v Preston Champ'ship Rugby: Ealing v Newcastle NBA: Utah @ Charlotte

19 20

SAT SUN

20 21

SUN MON

MON TUES

Man Watford City v Leicester Man Utd EFL: Cardiff v Preston Tottenham v Chelsea Champ'ship Rugby: EFL: Ealing Sheff vWed v Newcastle Bristol City NBA: NFL: Utah @@ Chiefs Charlotte Bears

EFL: Blackburn v Wigan v Watford Man NFL:Utd Packers @ Vikings Tottenham v Chelsea EFL: Sheff Wed v Bristol City

EFL: Blackburn v Wigan

NBA: Boston @ Toronto

NFL: Packers @ Vikings

NBA: Milwaukee @ Philadelphia NBA: Houston @ Golden State NBA: LA Clippers @ LA Lakers

NFL: Chiefs @ Bears

21 22

22 23

TUES WED

THURS WED

NBA: New Orleans @ Denver

23 24

THURS FRI

NBA: International Cricket: 1st Test South Africa v England International Cricket: 1st Test South Africa v England Boston @ EFL: EFL: NBA: EFL: NBA: Toronto Brentford v Derby v Milwaukeev @ Milwaukee @ Brentford NBA: Swansea Charlton Atlanta Swansea Atlanta Brighton v Brighton Arsenal vv Arsenal v Milwaukee @ Bournemouth Bournemouth Chelsea Chelsea EFL: EFL: Philadelphia Leeds v Leeds v NBA: Preston Preston Houston @ Norwich v Norwich Liverpoolv v Liverpool v EFL: State EFL: Golden Tottenham Tottenham Wolves Wolves Reading v Reading v NBA: QPR QPR SPFL: NBA: SPFL: NBA: LA Clippers @ Celtic v Memphis @ Celtic v Memphis @ SPFL: SPFL: LA Lakers Rangers Denver Rangers Denver Hearts v Hearts v NBA: Hibernian Hibernian NFL: NFL: New Orleans Week 16 Week 16 NBA: @NBA: Denver x2 games TBC x2 games TBC New York @ New York @ Brooklyn Brooklyn NBA: NBA: Oklahoma @ Oklahoma @ Toronto Toronto

24 25

25 26

FRI SAT

SAT SUN

26 27

SUN MON

27 28

28 29

MON TUES

29 30

TUES WED

THURS WED

EFL: Derby v Charlton

30 31

THURS TUES

TUES

International Cricket: ICC U19 World Cup International Cricket: ICC U19 World Cup International Cricket: International 3rd Test Cricket: South Africa 3rd Test v England South Africa v England PGA Tour: DesertPGA Classic Tour: Desert Classic European Tour: Abu Dhabi Championship European Tour: Abu Dhabi Championship NBA: Boston @ Milwaukee

NBA: EFL: Fixtures to EFL: be confirmed Fixtures to be confirmed Boston @ NBA: NBA: Milwaukee Portland @ Portland @ Dallas Dallas Newcastle Burnley v v Newcastle v Chelsea Leicester Chelsea NBA: NBA: LA Clippers @ LA Clippers @ New Orleans New Orleans Liverpool v Man Utd Netball: England v New Zealand

NBA: Philadelphia @ Brooklyn Burnley v Leicester NBA: LA Lakers @ Boston Liverpool v NBA: Man UtdState Golden @ Portland Netball: England v New Zealand

Netball: Jamaica v South Africa

NFL: AFC Conference NFL: NFC Conference NBA: Miami @ San Antonio

NBA: Philadelphia @ Brooklyn

Netball: Jamaica v New Zealand

Netball: PGA Tour: Farmers Invitational PGA Tour: Farmers Invitational Jamaica v European Tour: Dubai Desert Classic European Tour: Dubai Desert Classic New Zealand

Netball: England v South Africa

NBA: Netball: LA Lakers England v @ Brooklyn South Africa

NBA: LA Lakers @ New York

NBA: LA Lakers @ Boston NBA: Golden State @ Portland

KEY:

NBA: International 4th Test South Africa v England International Cricket: 4th TestCricket: South Africa v England LA Lakers @ Brooklyn Fixtures to be confirmed Fixtures to be confirmed EFL: Fixtures to EFL: be confirmed Fixtures to be confirmed Int'l Cricket: 1st T20 New Zealand v India NBA: Milwaukee @ Charlotte

Int'l PingCricket: Pong: Ping Pong: 1st T20Championship World Pong WorldPing Championship Ping Pong New Zealand v Int'l Cricket: Int'l Cricket: Netball: Netball: India 2nd T20 New Zealand v New Zealand v 2nd T20 New Zealand NBA: South Africa South Africa v New Zealand v India India Milwaukee @ Netball: Netball: Charlotte NFL: NFL: v England v England Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Jamaica Jamaica NBA: Dallas @ Utah

PREMIER LEAGUE

Int'l Cricket: 3rd T20 New Zealand v India NBA: Houston @ Portland

FOOTBALL

NBA: NBA: Houston @ Dallas @ Utah Denver

GOLF

Int'l PGACricket: Tour: PGA Tour: 3rd T20Management Waste Phoenix Waste Management Phoenix New Zealand v Open Open India European Tour: European Tour: NBA: Saudi Arabia International Saudi Arabia International Houston @ Int'l Cricket: Super League: Super League: Int'l Cricket: Portland 4th T20 2020 Season 2020 Season 4th T20 New Zealand v New Zealand v Starts Starts India India NBA: NBA: Super League: Golden State Golden State Super League: TBC @ Boston @TBC Boston NBA: NBA: Denver @ Denver @ Milwaukee Milwaukee

NBA: Houston @ Denver

FORMULA 1®

CRICKET

ALL OTHER SPORT

BOXING

PLUS All the latest news, 24/7, on ABOVE LISTINGS ARE MERELY REPRESENTATIVE. ACTUAL FIXTURES MAY VARY. ALL CALENDAR CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT: 05/07/2019 THE F1 LOGO, F1, FORMULA 1®, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX AND RELATED MARKS ARE TRADE MARKS OF FORMULA ONE LICENSING BV, A FORMULA ONE GROUP COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

INTRODUCING SOME SIMPLE TOOLS Sky Bet believe that nothing should get in the way of your enjoyment of sport. Not restricted view seats, not lukewarm Balti pies and definitely not betting. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to some simple tools to help you stay in control.  sky bet simple tools

NATURALLY DERIVED GROOMIN G GEAR Formulated using the best of Nature & Sceince

SKIN - BODY - BEARD - HAIR - GIFTING

NATURAL INGREDIENTS We use a mixture of Natural and Man-made ingredients to ensure healthy natural Skin & Hair. MADE IN THE UK All products have been formulated & manufactured in the UK.

ONLY SAFE INGREDIENTS No nasty ingredients such as Parabens, Sulphates (SLS SLES), Synthetic Dye, Mineral Oils or Petrolatum.

WWW.MANCAVEINC.COM

FB: /ManCaveInc INSTA: @mancaveinc

PART TIME CHAMP

SPORT

Starting Karate at the age of five and with 11 years of kickboxing experience under his belt, vice European Champion and German National Middleweight Champion Kickboxer, Angelo Zoppo, talks injuries, diet and what it takes to win (and lose).

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

almly confident and not a flexing muscle, bruise or tattoo in sight, aside from the fresh plaster cast on his left arm, Angelo may not be the kickboxing cliché you’d expect. Nursing a broken radius, from defending a knee-kick to the head “it’s not ideal” explains, Angelo, of his first injury in over eleven years of the sport, “I thought I saw what was coming and reacted too quickly, he caught my wrist instead of my elbow, so I ended up worse off, but it’s a clean break” – the rematch is scheduled for as soon as the plates have realigned the bone, “there’s no way I’m not getting back into that ring. Next time I’ll be stronger. I noticed quickly and stayed down so my opponent didn’t make a meal of it. The medic checked me out and I got an earful at A&E about how violent the sport is. Now it’s just a matter of waiting”. It’s not the first time he’s taken an unexpected blow, “it’s violent at times but to be honest, the strategy and technique is what I love about the sport, it’s what most people don’t see. It’s 90% technique.” Like a game of chess, “but

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

chess doesn’t hurt quite as much!”. And you are up against yourself, “when you get into the ring, you’re on your own – no defenders to keep up the back end, no one in mid-field to pick up the slack. It tests you on a different level. If you get caught out, you have to think fast and focus. This time my opponent managed to trick me into thinking he was coming at me from a different angle, so I paid the price. I’ll learn from it and be better next time.” Kickboxing is certainly not reputed for being a light sport. “People do say it’s brutal – it can be. Like any sport, football, rugby, you sustain injuries – maybe more on the football pitch in fact. But if you maintain a sensible training routine and a good level of fitness you’ll recover quickly enough and be

back to your best”. Training is a major part of life, “and takes priority alongside my day job (plumber). It takes discipline to keep fit, and stay fit and train between matches. I do want to be the best I can be, in any situation – whether it’s repairing the boiler, making dinner or fighting in the ring, I have this drive that makes me want to be better all the time. Bit of a perfectionist. Some fighters – really good ones, just don’t get back into the ring after a defeat, they can’t face the chance of it happening again, but I suppose it’s just a character thing. I’m ambitious and I want to test my ability and improve fight on fight”. Preparing for a fight “I used to check my opponent’s stats, make sure I knew what was coming. That’s changed though. At this level I’m always going to face a tough challenge”,

SPORT

that for two hours, four times a week and my trainer is phenomenal. He inspires us to do more – has this strong presence, confidence and knowledge of the sport. He makes you want to be your best.” There’s a team feeling in my club (Asian Falcons), “we’re more of a family really. At every match we go up to the ring together and cheer each other on. You feel the buzz, a motivation and it’s like there is a solid wall of support behind you, they’ve got my back and you want to fight your best for them too, - ” Just a sec, “more messages wishing me luck for the op on my arm – like brothers”. It’s not all about the training, “you have to look after yourself between fights, steer away from the scene that wants to get you involved in fights outside the ring, you know, take Angelo along and he’ll do some damage, that kind of thing, not for me. Keep it fair, clean and in the ring”. And paying attention to what fuel goes in the tank, “which is just sensible so you don’t have to trim down or gain too much pre-match”. A lean middleweight, weighing in at 76.5 kilos at 185cm, “I count calories, and look at a weekly balance, that way I can eat everything – if I’m trimming down a bit, I’ll be on 1800 calories a day and if I want to gain, I’ll be on 2800 daily. I might eat 1300 today if I know I’m eating birthday cake tomorrow” to keep a good balance, “but I’m not substituting

meals for protein shakes or cutting carbs, it just makes me tired and hungry. It’s torture and in the end, you just lose water, so as soon as you start eating again you gain every pound back as quickly as you lost it.” Some athletes swear by a plate of pre-match pasta, “but I like to stick to something protein-rich and light the night before I compete. Muesli for breakfast. Carbs just make you sluggish during the match,” despite the Sicilian parents and heritage, “pasta is postmatch!” Dad is a black belt karate champion so it’s more than just the love of pasta in the genes. Most of the family are back in Sicily, “it’s unusual to be an Italian kickboxer in Germany,” though the real place to be for kickboxing is Holland, “they turn out the best kickboxers – the scene is immense with 3-4000 tickets sold-out in no time. The rest of Europe and the U.K. are catching on”. Follow Angelo on Instagram @Zoppo.Angelo Author: A E Lee

MIND-SET CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

it’s professional kickboxing so the heavy fighters that just want to prove a point have been filtered out when you get to this stage, “and mindset can make all the difference, I just get into the ring with a calm and neutral frame of mind. I’m not interested in psyching my opponent – maybe he’s better than me but having an offday. Maybe I’m having a really good day. What matters is that I stay calm and focus on enjoying a fair, clean fight. It’s the best way to apply my training”. Some fighters just get up again and again “and you can just tell from the absent look in their eyes that something’s blocking the pain – it’s not natural”. Doping tests are far too infrequent, “I’ve been tested three times in my entire career. I’m not interested in any of that, but we need more testing. Keep it clean and fair or fighters don’t feel their own limits and just get injured too badly. I rely on training to be my best”. Three rounds, each lasting three minutes, doesn’t sound like a lot to be preparing for, “it’s seriously full on. And you’d be surprised but it’s not the muscle mass that makes the difference. Overall physical conditioning is what gets you through the second round and beyond the third. I see it again and again – bulked up fighters hit a wall – suddenly out of energy. The breathing starts picking up and they start to panic. You need three times the oxygen to fuel muscle and if you’ve not kept up on your cardio your breathing will get tight, you won’t be able to think straight. Then your opponent gets the upper hand”. Strength training is important though, “I do weights four times a week – you need a good balance of everything”. Mobility too, “so you can develop a fast reaction speed to avoid blows. Swimming and running, cardio, functional sport – it all counts. It’s all I do in my spare time. I run 6km a day and the last couple of miles are Hit training to challenge myself”. When it comes to the kickboxing training “I do

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

FROM THE JAWS

THE GASPS WERE AUDIBLE. HORROR WAS ETCHED ON THE FACES OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT RINGSIDE. IN HOMES AROUND THE WORLD, SUPPORTERS SCREAMED AT TV SETS IN ANGUISH.

OF STER

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

DISA

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

Tyson Fury had been knocked out cold.

s Fury lay unconscious on the blue canvas of LA’s Staples Center, the man many feel to be the most fearsome puncher in boxing history, Deontay Wilder, began a dance of delight. This dance would be remembered – mimicked for decades, even – following one of boxing’s all-time highlight-reel spectacular world title stoppage wins… or so Wilder clearly thought. Out of the corner of his eye, Wilder noticed Fury was achieving something impossible: he was getting up. The American’s dance lost all enthusiasm and eventually slowed to a standstill like a piston bereft of fuel. What Fury did in that ring – got up and fought on to what many feel was a resounding and glorious return to world champion status – was relatively easy, if you ask the ‘Gypsy King’ himself. Not because it actually was easy, of course, but because Fury had already overcome far greater obstacles to simply be in the position of fighting for a world title that night. It may be a boxing cliché as old as the hills but it couldn’t be more apt and there’s no better way to put it: Tyson Fury fought and won his biggest fight outside of the ring. In fact, he wins it every day.

“This is coming from a man who had EVERYTHING. I had money, fame, glory, titles, a wife, a family, kids and everything… but I felt like I had nothing. There was a big gaping hole that was filled with doom and gloom. “I hit the drink and the drugs. I was out all-night partying and not coming home. I didn’t care about boxing or living – I wanted to die and have a good time doing it. When I was drunk or high, I wouldn’t think about being depressed. I’d say: ‘I’m a boxing champion and I feel great!’ When it wears off, though, it only leaves you feeling more depressed. “The common approach to depression is drink and drugs and this is where I want to spread the word because it’s the worst thing you can do.” Again, it’s a well-worn statement, but the upturn in Fury’s tale was necessitated by a fall to ‘rock bottom.’ The term is often bandied around but there’s a gravitas about Fury when he tells the tale of the day he sped willfully towards suicide.

He said: “I was waking up and I

didn’t want to be alive. I was making everyone’s lives a misery. Nobody could talk any sense to me and I was going very low at times. I was having all these crazy thoughts. “I bought a brand-new Ferrari in the summer of 2016. At the bottom of a five-mile strip on the highway, there’s a bridge. I was up to 190mph and heading towards that bridge. I didn’t care about anything – I just wanted to die so bad and I had given up. “As I was getting to the bridge – and the Ferrari would’ve crushed like a Coke can had I hit it – I heard a voice saying: ‘No Tyson. Don’t do this. Think of the kids and your family. Think of your little boys and girls growing up with no father and everyone saying you were a weak man who left them and took the easy way out.’ “I pulled off the motorway and I was shaking. I was nervous and so afraid. That day, I thought: ‘I’ll never try or think about taking my own life again.’ I went and got help from the leading psychiatrist in the UK. She told my Dad I was not to be trusted alone. She said I was an imminent death risk – the highest level of suicide risk.”

That fight is against the mental health issues that spiraled out of control in the wake of his historic dethroning of Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Fury candidly told worldrenowned podcaster Joe Rogan: “I’d suffered with mental

health problems my whole life but I didn’t know what it was because I’d had no education on the matter.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPORT

THE COMMON APPROACH TO DEPRESSION IS DRINK AND DRUGS AND THIS IS WHERE I WANT TO SPREAD THE WORD BECAUSE IT’S THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO While Fury had something approaching a ‘eureka’ moment that prevented him taking his own life, his retreats into substance abuse did not end that day. Instead, it took another stint of partying that climaxed in an extraordinary and lifechanging Halloween 2017.

eye and a big bag and I thought he was going to try something.

As with many of the great tales, the darkest subjects and most painful moments are laced with hints of humour – especially when Fury is your story-teller.

He said: “I was at a party weighing

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

400lb dressed as a skeleton and thought: ‘These are all young kids compared to me. Is this what you want for your life?’ You can only change your life if you want to change your life. I went home at 9pm. I got home, went straight up to a dark room, took the stupid skeleton suit off and I was praying and begging God to help me. “I’d never begged or cried for God to help me before. I’d never been in this physical state. My chest was wet with tears. I knew I couldn’t do it on my own. I’d tried and I’d ended up back in the pub. I had almost accepted being an alcoholic was going to be my fate. After praying for 10 minutes, I got up and I felt the weight of the world had been lifted. “For the first time in years, I knew I was going to make a comeback. The

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

next day, I called up Ben Davison and we set about losing 160lbs.” The turnaround is truly one of the great stories in sport… but as much as Fury must be bursting with pride at his performance against Wilder and bursting with eagerness to regain his world titles, he insists his true calling is now something deeper and more profound.

“He said he couldn’t talk to me in public and that he needed to speak to me on his own. I said: ‘No worries. Let’s go round here. I need to speak to you anyway.’ “He left happy and contented after a little 20 minute conversation. It makes me feel great. It’s not that I want a pat on the back or anything but I know I can help people with my experiences. If I can come back, anyone can.”

help those in need now. I believe heightening awareness of mental health problems is what I’ve been put on this earth to do.

If any confirmation were needed as to the trade-off between traditional stoicism and acceptance of genuine mental health problems, it’s probably best to take it from a 6’9 world heavyweight boxing champion.

“When I was in Belfast to fight Francesco Pianeta, I was approached by a fellow who was on the verge of committing suicide, he said needed to speak to me urgently. He had a black

Glory comes in many forms. Fury has already inspired so many to accept and address the problems in their head. He should now be applauded for his bravery as a man as well as a fighter.

Fury said: “It’s my mission to

35% OFF

& FREE DELIVERY USE CODE: MAN35FD Valid until 31st January 2020, Exclusions Apply*

Here to fuel your fitness journey with an incredible range of high-quality, high-performance sports nutrition supplements.

Plant-based well-being made simple â&#x20AC;&#x201D; offering natural and delicious supplements and snacks.

From technical workout wear to on-trend athleisure collections, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered.

Scan QR code to redeem offer

Terms and conditions apply*

Shop now at www.myprotein.com

HEALTHY LIVING

BODYWEIGHT

EXERCISES YOU CAN DO ANYTIME

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

ANYWHERE

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

PT MARC DRESSEN GIVES US A FULL BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT.

HEALTHY LIVING

Lunge: With your feet about a hip-width apart, stand with your hands on your waist, and push your left leg forwards, slowly lowering your body until your right knee is hovering just above the floor - probably at about 90 degrees. Return to the standing position and repeat the other side.

Curtsy Lunge: Starting standing up, keep your left leg behind your body, and turned slightly to the right so that your thighs cross over each other. Bend both your knees as if you’re curtseying, but make sure that the knee ahead of your body lines up with the corresponding ankle. Return to your standing position.

Category #1: Full Body Exercises

The Bear Crawl: Embrace your wild side and build up full body strength with the bear crawl. Starting on your hands and knees, lift your bodyweight using your tiptoes, and tighten your core, reaching forwards slowly with your right knee and right arm. Follow on by bringing your left knee and arm forwards, and continue the crawl for about 10 reps.

Plyometric Push-up: Starting in a standard push-up position, with your hands against the floor and your feet together, slowly lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back as straight as possible. Once you’re as low as you can get, push away from the floor in one explosive movement, removing your hands from the ground if you can too.

Burpees: Easily one of the most effective full-body exercises around, burpees start out in a low-squat position that balances your hands on the floor. Kick your feet backwards so that you’re in the push-up position, then complete a single push-up before jumping straight back to the squat position. Leap as high as possible before squatting and returning to the push-up portion of the exercise.

Plank: Start by lying down with your forearms on the floor, hands clasped in front of you. Extend your legs behind your body as straight as you can, and push your weight up onto your toes, tightening your core to keep your spine straight. Hold the position for as long as possible.

Tuck Jump: Standing with your knees very gently bent, jump up as high as you can, as though you’re trying to hit the ceiling, and pull your knees in towards your chest while throwing your arms straight out in front of you. Land with your knees slightly bent and jump again.

Category #2: Leg Exercises

Wall Sit: Find your favourite wall and lean against it, slowly sliding your back down the brickwork until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Make sure your knees are situated directly above your ankles, and that your back remains straight - then hold the pose for as long as you can.

Squat: Stand with your feet parallel, and slowly begin to crouch by bending at the knees and hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure that you don’t let the heels rise off the floor, then press onto your heels to return to the standing position.

10.

Step-Up: Step-ups are about as simple as fat-loss exercises get. All you need is a bench or a step to get started. Simply place your right foot on the surface, and step up onto it until your leg is straight. Then return to the starting position and begin again using the opposite leg.

Category #3: Arms & Shoulder Exercises

11.

Triceps Dip: Sit near a bench with your knees gently bent, and grab the bench with your arms straight. Bend your arms about ninety degrees then straighten them again while your heels push the floor. Try reaching out one arm while lifting the alternate leg for a better challenge.

12. 13. 14.

Boxer: With your feet a hip-width apart, bend your knees and keep your elbows tucked into your body, extending one arm forward as the other pushes back. Hug your arms in and switch, like you’re preparing for a fight. Arm Circles: Simple but effective, stand with your arms by your sides, then slowly make clockwise circles with the limbs for about thirty seconds, before reversing the movement and going counter-clockwise.

Diamond Push-up: Make a diamond position on the floor with your hands - meaning that your thumbs and index fingers touch, then complete a set of push-ups as usual to add an extra workout to your triceps.

BURN CALORIES IN LESS TIME

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

kip the hassle and expense of a gym membership; with a little motivation you can get the body of your dreams in your living room. Bodyweight exercises are a simple and effective way to improve flexibility, balance, and strength, without any added fitness equipment. Carve out a killer core, define lean legs, and bulkup biceps; these top 25 cover every part of the body, and every basic workout move you need to get healthier and stronger with nothing but your own bodyweight resistance.

CARVE OUT A KILLER CORE

HEALTHY LIVING

Superman

Category #5: Core Exercises

21. Diamond Push-up

15.

Pike Push-Up: To complete a pike push up, start off in the downward dog yoga position, with your hands and feet against the floor, and your body in an inverted “V” shape. Slowly lower yourself towards the floor as far as possible, keeping your shoulders back and your abs tight, then push yourself gradually back into the starting position.

Category #4: Back & Chest Exercises

16.

Push-Up: A classic in any workout routine, keep your hands a shoulder-width apart, and your feet flexed, then tighten your core, bending at your elbows until you’re touching the floor with your chest. From there, push your body back upwards, keeping your elbows tucked into your torso.

17.

Dolphin Push-Up: To complete a dolphin pushup, lie on the ground with your toes and elbows largely supporting most of your bodyweight. Your core should be about four inches away from the ground. Jerk your buttocks up high into the air so you’re in a V shape, then lower your body back to the starting position.

18.

Donkey Kick: Starting in a push-up position with your legs together, tighten your core and kick both of your legs into the air at the same time, with your knees bent. Try to land gently as you return to the starting position.

Jump Crunch Squats: Starting with your feet and hands on the floor, and your buttocks raised high into an inverted V shape, bend your knees and use your core and arms to bounce your feet away from the floor in a sort of donkey kick motion. Remember to land with your knees bent.

22.

Flutter Kick: Lying on your back, extend your legs, and keep your arms at your sides, before lifting your heels away from the floor and making small pulses with your legs, keeping your core tense. Try to keep kicking for as long as possible.

23.

Bent Knee Leg Raises: Lie on your back with your arms flat by your sides, then gradually lift your entire lower body, including your hips, away from the ground, bring your knees towards your head. The aim should be to almost touch your nose with your knees, without actually doing so.

24.

Crunch: Lie on your back, while keeping your feet flat and your knees bent. Put your hands behind the head, and bring your head and shoulders up off the mat while tightening your core. Hold your position, then relax.

25.

Bridge Taps: Finally, lie on your back with your knees bent and your heels pulled in slightly towards your buttocks. Use the strength in your core to pull your hips, buttocks and abdomen away from the ground as you reach across your body with your right arm to touch the left side of the floor beneath you. Switch sides to complete a single rep.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

19.

Pull-Ups: One of the best exercises around for your upper back, start by using iso-eccentric pullups to get the most out of your routine. Grab a bar and jump up so that your chest touches it, attempting to hold the position for at least five seconds. If possible, lower yourself back to the ground as slowly as possible.

20.

Supermans: Lie face-down with your legs and arms straight, then raise all of your limbs away from the floor so that only your stomach is touching the ground.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

For more great tips around health, fitness and nutrition check out Marc’s YouTube channel (480+ Videos on the channel) http://goo.gl/VJT31c

HEALTHY LIVING

23 23

(Legal) (Legal) Ways to Ways to Boost Boost Your Your Serotonin Serotonin so-called happyhormone hormone is in-built The The so-called happy isyour yourbody’s body’s in-built mood-improving switch. But securing a regular buzz mood-improving switch. But securing a regular buzz needn’t mean indulging your more libertine impulses. needn’t mean indulging your more libertine impulses. Use our score sheet to enjoy a healthy high, whenever you Use our score sheet to enjoy awithout healthythe high, whenever want it. Consider it self-care scented candles you want it. Consider it self-care without the scented candles WORDS BY LOUEE DESSENT-JACKSON AND SCARLETT WRENCH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROWAN FEE WORDS BY LOUEE DESSENT-JACKSON AND SCARLETT WRENCH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROWAN FEE

106 MEN’S HEALTH

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

Drink in the Scenery

When it comes to pumping up your mental well-being, even the best gyms can’t match the great outdoors. Training in green spaces will brighten your day, but look for blue to really give your brain a lift. A University of Essex study found that waterside training is the best way to improve your mental health. Try a canal-path jog, or, better still, book a holiday.

Get a Grip on Your Mood

Skin-on-skin contact is a proven antidepressant: simply holding hands with your partner releases serotonin*, as well as regulating your heart rate. Or, for a more high-octane hormone hit, take up a close-contact sport such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Grappling with your foe will flood your body with stress-relieving chemicals. A chokehold isn’t so different from a cuddle, is it?

Go wild swimming. Cold-water immersion fires up your endorphin production, which in turn gives you a warming hit of serotonin. Plus, just think how good that warm FAST FIX! towel will feel.

10-12

Happy Meals

(Legal) Ways to Boost Your Serotonin Optimise the way you feel, one bite at a time

Live in the Past

The irrepressible popularity of mindfulness meditation might have you convinced that “staying in the moment” is the key to enlightenment. But that, ironically, is old news: San Francisco State University found that nostalgia correlates strongly with life satisfaction and that looking at photos of loved ones will trigger the production of mood-improving hormones. It seems that Facebook Memories might have a purpose, after all.

Breakfast Swap out trending plant milks for kefir in your oats. A study in Beneficial Microbes found that the fermented drink’s probiotics raised serotonin levels in overworked medical students. Just what the doctor ordered.

Wait for the Drop

That “chill” you feel at the crescendo of a well-loved song is a sign that your brain is pumping out dopamine, a “reward” neurotransmitter closely linked to serotonin. In fact, a study in Nature Neuroscience found that levels of the chemical rose 9% in those listening to spine-tingling tracks, a phenomenon scientifically referred to as a “musical frisson”. It’s a valid reason to upgrade your sound system.

Start a New Pet Project

Not only does man’s best friend provide plenty of fodder for your Instagram feed, but a University of Missouri study found that a #doggo can keep depression on a tight leash. Just a few minutes spent petting a dog releases serotonin, as well as the feel-good “bonding hormone” oxytocin. No pet of your own? Volunteer as a dog-walker and you will enjoy the healthy brainchemical boost that altruism also bestows.

Take the Plunge

Book Gig Tickets

Alternatively, go to a live show. When enjoying music as part of a crowd, your feelings of FAST FIX! self-worth and closeness to others rise by 25%, according to research by Goldsmith’s University. Until the stampede for the last train, presumably. LET MUSIC GIVE YOUR HAPPINESS LEVELS A TUNE-UP

Make Your Perfect Pitch

For the average desk monkey, life in the urban jungle cuts exposure to daylight well below optimal levels, disrupting the production of sleep hormone melatonin – and an off-kilter sleep cycle will sink your mood. But there’s a simple solution. A study in Current Biology found that a weekend spent camping can bring your body clock forward by 100 minutes. That’s enough to get you out of the woods after a sleepless week.

Lunch Opt for egg mayo in your lunchtime sandwich. The tryptophan it contains helps the brain to make serotonin. The effect is so strong that the Leiden Institute found men were twice as likely to donate to good causes after eating it. Good eggs, indeed.

Dinner Believe it or not, lean proteins and greens don’t quite count as comfort food. Research in Neuropharmacology found omega fats in oily fish increase serotonin synthesis, while carbs support sleep. Fish’n’chips it is.

The so-called happy hormone is your body’s in-built 09 switch. But securing a regular buzz mood-improving Light a Bonfire needn’t meanTheindulging your more libertine impulses. sound, smell and sight of crackling flames will trigger Use our score sheet to enjoy high, whenever you your relaxation response, a healthy FAST FIX! reports Evolutionary want it. Consider it self-care Psychology. Marshmallows without the scented candles wouldn’t go amiss, either…

WORDS BY LOUEE DESSENT-JACKSON AND SCARLETT WRENCH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROWAN FEE 108 MEN’S HEALTH MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MAN MAGAZINE READERS

SUBSCRIBE TO MEN’S HEALTH

6 ISSUES FOR JUST £6

The UK’s best-selling men’s lifestyle magazine has all the expert advice to get you on track, and keep you there – bringing you workouts, nutrition plans and health tips, plus the best in grooming and style. You can subscribe to Men’s Health this month for JUST £1 an issue! That’s a huge saving of 76% on the shop price – plus we’ll deliver it straight to your door for FREE.

• • • •

ONLY £1 an issue SAVE 76% on the shop price FREE DELIVERY direct to your door PLUS! Continue to save 34% on every issue thereafter

JUST

£1

AN ISSUE

To subscribe simply visit:

hearstmagazines.co.uk/mh-MANMAG or call 01858 438851 and quote offer code CMH10218 Lines open weekdays, 8am-9.30pm; Saturdays, 8am-4pm. Calls to 0844 numbers from a UK landline cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. TERMS & CONDITIONS: OFFER VALID FOR NEW UK SUBSCRIPTIONS BY DIRECT DEBIT ONLY. AFTER THE FIRST 6 ISSUE, YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL CONTINUE AT £17 EVERY 6 MONTHS. ALL SAVINGS ARE BASED ON THE STANDARD COVER PRICE. SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY NOT INCLUDE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS PACKED WITH THE MAGAZINE. ALL ORDERS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED, AND YOU WILL BE ADVISED OF START ISSUE WITHIN 14 DAYS. THIS OFFER CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER SUBSCRIPTION OFFER AND CLOSES 24 MAY 2020. FOR SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE 01858 438 851 OR VISIT HEARSTMAGAZINES.CO.UK. FOR OUR DATA POLICY PLEASE VISIT HEARST.CO.UK/PRIVACY-NOTICE. ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.

HEALTHY LIVING 23 (Legal) Ways to Boost Your Serotonin

Buy New Threads

ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY: JOBE LAWRENSON, GETTY IMAGES, LUCKY IF SHARP, STUDIO 33, AGATA PEC, DAN MATTHEWS | PROP BUILD: MANDY MODEL MAKER | *UNIVERSITY OF SKOVDE | **PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

rld-recordhoge uses “periodic a thing) the pain mploy the t work: o crack a ntervals rate lower asks, as well rphins and t not take 26.2-miler, st tried it…

oods

23 (Legal) Ways to Boost Your Serotonin

actors at unch slump: redness, nother grappling gle docs. s believe levels is point ng? p to p your rrythick slice on toast. ryptophan, l role in tion.

The priciest of spices may be worth its weight in gold, but saffron could justify the outlay. An eight-week study by Murdoch University found that supplements containing saffron extract had a similar effect to drugs that act on the brain’s serotonin receptors. Sprinkle some onto your seafood paella or, if you want a 17 sweeter way to help Book in for a the medicine go down, Tweakment combine 20 threads of A Cardiffsaffron University crushed withstudy 450gfound that people whotostruggled of strawberries make a to frown jam that following will, ahem,Botox preserve FAST FIX! weremental happierwell-being. than those your who could. Being ID-ed at after-work drinks ought to brighten 14 your day, too.

Stream Some Peace 19 and Quiet

The snappily named Get Down andmeridian Dirty autonomous sensory A chic fitness studio with staff response (ASMR) is best on hand toasdisinfect the mats described a pleasant and dish out of alkaline “tingling” thatbottles is triggered water may sound likesounds, a wellness by specific soothing utopia. to get the such asHowever, that of a person most out oforyour workout, whispering a cat purring.you need find to get yourof hands You’ll plenty clipsgrubby. that Really grubby. are believed to Researchers activate this at the University of BristolSound found response on YouTube. thataexposure to soil bacteria like load of pseudoscience? have a University similar effect on the Acan Sheffield study brain to antidepressant drugs. found that subjects’ well-being So, to unearth improved aftergreater listeningmental to well-being, burpees ASMR clips,rep without their heart in the park, or spend an afternoon rate dropping by 3bpm. tending to Whisper it, your now: garden. doesn’t that sound quite nice?

Make Waves

If two minutes of a woman running a hairbrush over a microphone is a bit much FAST for you, try an ocean-wave FIX! sounds app, which studies** show can improve sleep – and your mood tomorrow.

Weight for It

Not all of us are “huggers” by nature, but a good squeeze from a friend will, under the right circumstances, flood you with feel-good hormones. Hug-mimicking devices such as weighted “therapy” blankets are designed 16 to encourage the release Fake It of serotonin and melatonin, lulling you into a The marathon world-recordtruly recharging slumber. Check holder Eliud Kipchoge uses gravityblankets.co.uk aout protocol called “periodicfor your heaviest yet. smiling” (yes, sleep it’s a thing) to break through the pain barrier. You can employ the 21 same technique at work: Makeyourself Do and Mend forcing to crack a Creative pursuitsintervals have a smile at random purpose farheart beyond keeps your ratepadding lower out your CV and/or dating during stressful tasks, as well profile. A study published in as releasing endorphins and the journal Art Therapy found serotonin. It might not take thatsting 45 minutes craft work the out of aof26.2-miler, canwe reduce serotonin-crushing but bet you just tried it… stress hormone levels by 75%, while knitting has been shown to lower heart rates by 11bpm. Our suggestion? Try woodworking: scientists discovered that the sensation of touching wood (yes, we said it) stimulates your body’s relaxation response.

Book in for a Tweakment

A Cardiff University study found that people who struggled FAST to frown following Botox FIX! were happier than those who could. Being ID-ed at after-work drinks ought to brighten your day, too.

Get Down and Dirty

A chic fitness studio with staff on hand to disinfect the mats and dish out bottles of alkaline water may sound like a wellness utopia. However, to get the most out of your workout, you need to get your hands grubby. 22 Really grubby. Researchers at Drum Up Support the University of Bristol found Alternatively, you could that exposure to soil bacteria just hit things loudly with can have a similar effect on the sticks. Weekly drum sessions brain to antidepressant drugs. can reduce feelings of So, to unearth greater mental FAST well-being, rep out burpees in depression 18 by 38%, FIX! according to a Royal Eat Beige Foods the park, or spend an afternoon College Musicfactors study. at There areofmany tending to your garden. play in your post-lunch slump: low blood sugar, tiredness, 23 the prospect of another Soak It Up three hours spent grappling Finally, for a truly low-effort with multiple Google docs. mood researchers booster, washbelieve away the Some bluesour with a bath. According that serotonin levels to a University Freiburg may also dip atof this point study, two soaks per in the day. Crashing?week will improve your mood Starchy carbs help tomore than aerobic this. exercise. the study, reverse SwapInyour baths followed berryby a spot of chill mid-afternoon time wrapped in aa thick warmslice towel based snack for reduced symptoms of peanutdepressive butter on toast. more effectively an Peanuts contain than tryptophan, interval-training class. which plays a vital roleThis in one shouldn’t be a hard sell. serotonin production.

MEN’S HEALTH 109 MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Weight for It

Make Do and Mend

Creative pursuits have a purpose far beyond padding out your CV and/or dating profile. A study published in the journal Art Therapy found that 45 minutes of craft work can reduce serotonin-crushing stress hormone levels by 75%, while knitting has been shown to lower heart rates by 11bpm. Our suggestion? Try woodworking: scientists discovered that the sensation of touching wood (yes, we said it) stimulates your body’s relaxation response.

Drum Up Support

Alternatively, you could just hit things loudly with sticks. Weekly drum sessions can reduce feelings of FAST depression by 38%, FIX! according to a Royal College of Music study.

Soak It Up

Finally, for a truly low-effort mood booster, wash away the blues with a bath. According to a University of Freiburg study, two soaks per week will improve your mood more than aerobic exercise. In the study, baths followed by a spot of chill time wrapped in a warm towel reduced depressive symptoms more effectively than an interval-training class. This one shouldn’t be a hard sell.

MEN’S HEALTH 109

ON YOUR HEALTHY LIVING

SIDE

USING THE POWER OF SPORT TO TACKLE MENTAL HEALTH AS THE NIGHTS

DRAW IN AND THE WEATHER SEEMS INCREASINGLY LIKE ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON A MISSION TO PUT A DOWNER ON YOUR DAY, IT CAN GET TOUGH TO FIND THE MOTIVATION TO STAY ACTIVE.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

REGULAR SPORT CAN ACTUALLY REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEPRESSION BY UP TO

30%

hatever the weather, it’s worth bearing in mind that physical health and mental health are actually really closely linked. For starters, everyone has both physical and mental health. These also both need looking after as they can fluctuate over time between good and bad. Not feeling able to get active, be it grim weather or winter-time sluggishness, can ultimately end up impacting on our mental health, leading to greater likelihood of experiencing things like stress, depression and anxiety.

Break the taboo Men aren’t famed for always being on top of their mental health and no doubt a big part of that is that it’s still a taboo subject for many. Issues like self-stigmatisation, or the idea that ‘real men don’t cry’, can prevent men from getting support. In fact, Mind research has shown that almost a third of men would be embarrassed about seeking help for a mental health problem and less than a quarter of men would visit their GP if they felt down for more than two weeks, in comparison to a third of women. Many people wait too long before seeing their GP, discounting anxiety or depression as just day-to-day feelings. But it’s not the same as being ‘a bit nervous’ or a bit low and it’s important to seek help as soon as possible if you feel like the symptoms are interfering with your ability to do the things you normally would for more than a couple of weeks.

Get Active The good news is that there are plenty of ways to take care of your mental health. Sport being a great example. Even small amounts of activity, like weekly 5-aside games or 20-minute walks over lunch breaks, can still help boost your mood and prevent you from getting down or anxious. Research suggests that being regularly active can actually reduce your risk of depression by up to 30%. It reduces your cortisol levels, associated with being stressed, and boosts your endorphins, the ‘feel good’ hormone. So think of the warm glow of the ‘runner’s high’ next time you find yourself struggling to lace up your trainers.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Although getting outside doesn’t seem as appealing in winter, research from Mind’s Get Set to Go programme shows that choosing to do a run or cycle outdoors rather than doing a gym-based equivalent, brings a significant boost for people’s mental wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of being outdoors can do more to distract from the worries and stresses of the day than being indoors – and save you from some of the sights, sounds and smells of the changing rooms too…

Keep it regular While all forms of sport and exercise have benefits, the key thing is to find something you really enjoy and will stick at. There’s no point in beasting yourself on a rowing machine a couple of times only to decide you never want to get off the sofa again. If you need ‘me time’ to clear your mind, then jogging or boxing are obvious winners. If you prefer a bit of camaraderie, then maybe team sports like football or dodgeball are more up your street. But it’s not just sports impact on people’s mental wellbeing that makes it so important. Sport has the power to change the way we all see mental health and help challenge the stigma. Mind works extensively with football clubs as part of its On Your Side charity partnership with the English Football League (EFL) and hears from fans every day about the importance football has in their lives.

OVER 110 MATCHES TWO STATIONS ONE BEAUTIFUL GAME

SATURDAY IS GAMEDAY. TALKSPORT IS THE ONLY STATION TO DELIVER THREE EXCLUSIVE LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES EVERY SATURDAY FROM THE FIRST KICK TO THE FINAL WHISTLE. DOWNLOAD THE APP

1089/1053AM, DIGITAL RADIO, APP, TALKSPORT.COM

HEALTHY LIVING 5 WAYS TO TACKLE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS: SLEEP: Give yourself plenty of time to unwind before bed. Make sure your bedroom is cool and dark. If you’re finding it hard to get to sleep it’s worth trying to cut down on stimulants like tea, coffee and alcohol.

GET SOME BACK-UP: Dealing with a mental health problem alone can be daunting. Tell someone you trust how you feel, whether that’s your partner, mates or your GP. Getting it off your chest can be the start of feeling better.

READ-UP: One in four of us will experience a problem with our mental health each year, so find out more about looking after yourself through Mind’s award-winning online guides at mind.org.uk.

LOG-OFF: It is important to maintain a good balance between your online and offline activity. If you’re spending too much time on social media, take a break for a bit or set aside some time each day to do something like reading or physical activity.

GIVE BACK: Doing good deeds, whether

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

that’s volunteering, fundraising, or just checking in on your neighbours, has been shown to be really beneficial to wellbeing.

SPORT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ALL SEE MENTAL HEALTH AND HELP CHALLENGE THE STIGMA

Start talking

Mental health and the EFL

Cameron, 23, from Dartford in Kent has had his fair share of ups and downs with his mental health, “It was around this time last year, after two years of battling, I finally admitted to myself that I shouldn’t keep shutting everyone out of how I was feeling. I felt worthless, like my life had no value. I have a wife that I love very much and a really supportive family, but in spite of everything I found it hard to care about anything. I was trapped in my own little shadow and became really scared when my thoughts turned to suicide.” For Cameron, football has been a lifeline: “Despite everything, one of the few things that I got myself up for was football. That camaraderie of captaining my 6-aside team has been crucial to getting me out of the house. Even just running around for 60 minutes win, lose, or draw, gives me a distraction from my thoughts.”

As part of Mind’s partnership with the EFL, and for the first time ever, all 72 EFL clubs now have the squiggle of Mind’s logo incorporated into the names on the backs of players’ shirts. For many people the squiggle represents the confusion that we can feel when we have a problem with our mental health. For Cameron, an avid Charlton fan, it also represented the start of his journey to getting support: “Seeing the squiggle on the back of my team’s shirts made me feel more comfortable reaching out for support, as if we’re at a stage that it’s normal enough to be so visible in football, it must be okay to deal with it in our own lives.”

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Mind hopes it has the power to change the way people see mental health, and on a personal level, where it has the power to boost our mood and protect us from mental health problems. So, however bleak the winter can get, don’t forget that even just taking those first steps forward can make a huge difference.

Mind is the official Charity Partner of the EFL and provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Find out more at mind. org.uk/sport

Take steps What’s clear about sports is that it has huge potential for transforming mental health. Both on a national level, where

HEALTHY LIVING

BEING IN

YOUR MATE’S T

CORNER

here’s a lot of talk about mental health at the minute. But what does it really mean? And how can you make sure you’ve got your mate’s back if you’re worried about their mental health? In many ways, mental health is just like physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it. Good mental health means being generally able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life. But if your mate goes through a period of poor mental health you might find the ways they’re frequently thinking, feeling or reacting become difficult, or even impossible, to cope with. This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse. SIGNS YOUR MATE MIGHT NEED SUPPORT While the symptoms of mental health problems differ widely, there are some broad signs you might pick up on that suggest your mate could do with your support.

Not their normal selves: If they seem down, lonely, detached, demotivated or numb, or agitated, on edge and pessimistic for more than a couple of weeks.

Off the pace: If they say they’re feeling tired all the time from sleeping too much or too little. Finding it hard to concentrate, feeling confused, agitated or sluggish.

Backing away: Many people push

GOOD MENTAL HEALTH HELPS YOU THINK, FEEL AND REACT IN THE WAYS YOU NEED AND WANT IN ORDER TO LIVE YOUR LIFE sevenstarmedia.co.uk

their mates away when they’re struggling with their mental health. Notice if they’re not getting out and socialising as much as before or are not enjoying activities they used to.

Not looking after themselves: Some people use alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or food as a coping mechanism, so you might notice that they are leaning on these more than before.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

HOW TO HAVE YOUR MATE’S BACK It can be tough to see your mate going through a tough time, but you don’t need to be an expert on mental health to offer support. Often, it’s the small stuff that can make a big difference. Here are some tips from Time to Change; whose In Your Corner campaign gives advice about how to have your mate’s back if you’re worried about them:

IT TAKES A LOT FOR SOMEONE TO SAY ‘I NEED HELP’, BUT IT DOESN’T HURT TO RAISE THE SUBJECT YOURSELF.

Check in with them It takes a lot for someone to say “I need help”, but it doesn’t hurt to raise the subject yourself. Sometimes you don’t have to talk directly about mental health to find out how they are doing – it can be as simple as texting them to check in with them, taking them to the pub for ‘that drink you owe them’.

Ask twice Sometimes asking ‘How are you?’ just prompts the usual and expected response of ‘Fine thanks’, but Time to Change’s research shows that asking again, with interest, can give your mate the signal they need to really open up. Simply adding ‘Are you sure you’re okay?’ or ‘How are you really?’ shows you’re asking for real and ready to listen. Take it seriously It can feel embarrassing and exposing to talk about your thoughts and feelings, especially if they’re disturbing. Don’t laugh or treat it like a joke. However strange it might seem to you, remember it’s real to them.

Listen and reflect You don’t have to have all the answers – just listening can make a big difference. Try and show that you’re taking on board what they’re saying. You can do this by reflecting – that is, saying something simple like “that sounds really difficult”. You could also say something like “thanks for telling me”, to show that you appreciate having the conversation. Ask questions We worry about prying when it comes to others’ mental health, but it’s better to ask questions. It can help them to get things off their chest, and by keeping the conversation going it shows that you care. Some of the questions you might ask:

“What does it feel like?” “What kind of thoughts are you having?”

“How can I help?” Don’t try and fix it It’s human nature to want to fix things, but expecting things to change right away isn’t helpful. It’s not your job to make their mental health problem go away – it’s often more helpful just to listen, ask open questions and do things you’d normally do together. Build your knowledge You might find it helpful to learn a bit more about what they’re going through. If they mention a specific diagnosis, you could learn more about it through online info pages like Mind’s website mind.org.uk

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

For more ways to support your mate see time-to-change.org. uk (run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness) or call Mind’s Infoline on 0300 123 3393 - lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

BEHIND THE BOOZE

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

A BBQ WITHOUT A CIDER – THAT’S NOT A BBQ. A MATCH WITHOUT A PINT IN ONE HAND AND FLYING BEER FOAM EVERY TIME WE SCORE IS BARELY WORTH WATCHING.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

nd Friday night without a customary quick end-of-week half is no way to kick-off the weekend. Being able to hold your ale is one thing, but drinking your mates under the table every other night might be pushing it. Exceeding the weekly recommended units on a regular basis can lead to withdrawal symptoms, hair of the dog and worse case, a slippery slope to finding the answers in the bottom of the pint glass. According to drug and alcohol charity, Addaction, 4% of drinkers consume one third of the alcohol sold. While some of us might be losing track of the BBQs, matches and excuses for a celebratory pint, as a nation we are drinking less, with overall consumption in the UK sinking by 16% since 2004 and 20% of the population classifying themselves as ‘nondrinkers’ (British Beer and Pub Assoc. 2016). What’s prompted the change and why are so many of us swapping out the beer in favour of a Virgin Daquiri?

The number of units you’re drinking depends on the size and strength of your drink (volume of the glass and the % of alcohol). According to the Department of Health 14 units should be spread across the week. 14 units equates to 6 pints at 4% per pint OR 6 glasses of 175ml at 13% OR 14 measures of whiskey (25ml shots at 40%).

Health wise Keeping fit is a motivator for reducing the number of beers you might down in a session and it makes gym sessions a little more effective if you’re not loading on the extra calories that don’t Pocketing cash translate into muscle mass. The Alcohol The price of booze may be 64% cheaper Change UK research showed that 71% of than in was in 1980 but it’s increased by the Dry Jan participants reported better 33% over the past 10 years and stats show sleep; 67% better energy levels and 58% the more you earn, the more likely you are lost weight. The ways in which alcohol to spend on drink. According to Alcohol consumption affects your health vary – Change UK, 88% of participants in the Dry depending on how much and how regularly January campaign saved cash during an you crack open the bottle. What’s clear entire month staying off the beers. For most though, the less you drink, the less likely occasional drinkers the cost of drinking you are to develop certain illnesses. Drinking may not make such a big difference, but more than the recommended upper limit price regulation is of 14 units a week one way to reduce on a regular basis availability for makes a difference; Although the NHS site states those who struggle alcohol consumption that there is no link between with addiction: is a causal factor mental health and drinking “Increasing the price in more than 60 (at time of writing); according of high alcohol drinks medical conditions, to a Public Health report on is proven to make a including mouth, substance misuse, alcohol difference. Minimum throat, stomach, liver consumption is a causal factor Unit Pricing sets a and breast cancers; for depression and 41% of price below which a high blood pressure, people in alcohol treatment unit of alcohol can’t cirrhosis of the liver; also need mental health and depression. be legally sold. It treatment (with 20% of them Another likely reason reduces availability of not receiving any mental health that’s encouraging high strength, lowtreatment). Brits to cut down. cost drinks that tend to be consumed by people with alcohol problems. Scotland Getting sorted and Ireland have led the way on this According to Addaction, getting older and it’s time for England to catch up.” doesn’t necessarily make us wise when it Says Karen Tyrell, Executive Director of comes to drinking: “[…] alcohol is a growing External Affairs at drug and alcohol charity issue for older people. Hospital admissions due to alcohol for this group have increased Addaction, responding to the Lancet dramatically in recent years. Alcohol creeps alcohol study.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

up on people, playing an ever-increasing role in their lives. Better treatment options will help people take control earlier.” says Tyrell. When it gets serious, alcohol misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49-year-olds in the UK, and the fifth biggest risk factor across all ages and in England, there are an estimated 589,101 dependent drinkers (2016/17 – Public Health England 2018), of whom 81.7% are not accessing treatment. The good news is that when it comes to getting help, many people take the initiative – 61% of clients starting treatment were self-referrals. 24% were from health services and social care, which includes 14% from GPs. The average age for people in alcohol treatment is 46, with 60% of people in alcohol treatment being male. “Alcohol is soaked through our culture. The alcohol industry has set the terms of the debate for too long. Flashy marketing disguises an industry that doesn’t do nearly enough to compensate for the harm it causes,” explains Tyrell. “Helping people make healthier choices is vital but all the evidence shows we need better policy if we are serious about change.”

More stats & reports on our nation’s drinking habits at www. alcoholchange.org.uk/ alcohol-facts/fact-sheets/ alcohol-statistics For more information www.drinkaware.co.uk Author: A E Lee

HEALTHY LIVING

LIVING THE

SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, DAMIEN LEE, TALKS DISRUPTING THE ‘NASTY-NOODLE’ SEGMENT, BEING A SINGLE DAD AND LIVING ALONGSIDE CANCER.

NOODLE

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

DREAM

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

“I’m always looking at opportunity – how something could be better or changed, how products or industries can be improved or disrupted. The satellite communications company was the big one – if I’d have stayed with it, I’d probably be sitting on an island somewhere right now. I’m kind of a restless soul in many ways, always looking for that next project. One of my weaknesses, but at the same time it’s one of my strengths. I ate tonnes of instant noodles growing up – being time-poor, I didn’t particularly care what was in them, they were convenient and tasted good. On a business trip to China I learned that the fifth largest noodle manufacturer there was so focused on keeping up with the competition that nutrition went straight out the window. Over five billion instant noodles sold a year, just in China, and no real food in the packet. There are over a hundred billion noodles sold around the world each year – there’s no difference, other than the packaging – they’re all made with junk ingredients, salt and MSGs, you name it. Manufacturers start dumming down their product to keep low costs and maintain profit margins. At the time I was busy on another start-up project and then got diagnosed with late stage-four cancer. It’s a great motivator – especially with ‘weeks to live’ and being a full-time single dad to two sons. I decided to take all the nasties out of my diet, went raw for a while and a year later I was in complete remission. But the start-up was on hold during my treatment and after that year I had to review my life. I was unemployable (#serialentrepreneur). Thought about it. Saw the opportunity to improve noodles. Create the world’s costliest instant noodles, for all the right reasons, with real food in them. That’s what I’ve done.

you really need to go. Your numbers need to stack up and it needs to be sensible. The biggest hurdle for any company that’s going from start-up to scale-up is to keep fuelling the machine. Raising capital. And getting the machine right internally. While you’re building a start-up, you focus on the profile and getting the product out there. What lags behind are the internal, company processes while you’re trying to build your external market. Don’t lose sight of the internal company structure. At Mr Lee’s we had to make sure that the company infrastructure was growing so the company didn’t cave in on itself. Basic housekeeping and knowing that you can never do everything yourself. Get the people around you that are better than you at certain skills. When you’ve got people with those skills sharing your vision then you know you’re in the right place. It’s a balancing act building a business and raising two sons full time. We’re in three continents, with offices in the U.K. and Sydney and now opening in the U.S.

It’s so easy to get caught up in your phone and social media. But I do everything for my boys – to allocate time for the things that really are important. For me, that’s my family. I do homework with them in the evening; spend as much time with them as possible at the weekend and make sure I drop them to school in the mornings and try to pick them up. You’ve got to keep your feet on the ground and if you haven’t got your health or your family, you’ve got nothing. Business comes second. I’m sure if you ask my kids, they probably want to see more of me, but I’m doing my best. It’s always a struggle but I never lose sight of how important my kids are to me. I don’t want them too caught up in the thought process of ‘daddy’s ill’. They’ve got their little lives going on and I don’t want them bogged down by it, so we try not to talk about it too much at home. They know dad goes to the hospital for treatment and dad comes home. You’ve got to be honest with the kids, so they are not angry with you should the worse-case happen, but try not

CHECK IT EARLY, GET IT EARLY AND SORT IT EARLY

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Building a business? Research your idea – maybe 10 -20 other people have already done it or it’s underway in a different country and you don’t know about it. And do a business plan first – it’s great to have an idea but you need to map it out. Have a roadmap of how to achieve your objectives. A sound business plan helps you get investment, because unless you’ve got a full bank account, business requires funding to get your product to market and where

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

to let them linger on it too much. Try and make every day as normal as possible with your kids – cancer or not, none of us know how long we’ve got on this planet.

YOU KNOW YOUR BODY BETTER THAN ANYBODY

I’m a big believer in you are what you eat. I’ve had cancer three times now. Sugars – a big no, no, they feed cancer cells – processed food, meat, and salt, you know it’s a minefield and we must take our diet and our health seriously. We’re no different to an engine in that respect – if you put the wrong fuel in the car, the engine will stop. Healthy choices are difficult when we’re all so busy trying to manage work and family, on the road, so we tend to take shortcuts to eating. But we’re becoming much more food-aware now, you see ‘pack-turners’ in the supermarket, reading nutritional information- you didn’t see that five years ago. Thankfully the media is bringing health and nutrition to the forefront.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

The Dark Knight? Sir Richard Branson? My personal role model through my whole life is not a celebrity personality, but my close, high-school friend – Robbie. His tenacity, drive, his approach to deal-making and blue-sky thinking was always my inspiration. I have seen him starting successful businesses and crashing some of them, yet coming out stronger and more tenacious each time to build even better companies in Australia and the United States. The community I served with during my years in Australian Special Forces also inspired me. I always respected my peers and senior members and admired their “can do” attitude and ability to turn every negative to a positive. The “no nonsense” approach to getting a job done which my unit and colleagues instilled in me has always been my bedrock to this day. The ethos and determination I learned is ingrained and gives me my outlook to how I conduct my businesses and carry myself through life. When it comes to your health you know your body better than anybody. I was too much of a bloke about it and swept it under the carpet for a year, during which time the cancer had a chance to thrive. Check it early, get it early and sort it early. If the pain persists keep pushing until you get answers.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

I was getting pains in my back and got misdiagnosed four times before we knew what was going on. Had all the usual blood pressure checks. Took the recommended pain relief meds. Got the all clear from blood tests. Third time to my GP I got a referral for x-rays and they came back all clear. Then I thought I’d best stop complaining even though the pain persisted. It was only when I – and my then partner – found a lump in my chest, that the doctors found the bones had been decaying from the tumours in my ribcage. And was told I had late stage four cancer of the chest and stomach with only a few weeks left to live. I had to change my focus, take the treatment, get determined and deal with the battle ahead. That was five years ago. I’m still here: seventy treatments and three operations. It’s not something to be feared but something that you have to do your best to overcome. Mind-set is 80% of the battle. It’s about having the right approach to facing the disease – the right diet, no sugar. Being determined. Never forget what you’re fighting for. I want to see my boys grow up and give them away at their weddings, then my job’s done.

On a good day I feel great – I’ve had cancer three times in the past five years and I’m classified as terminal from a medical point of view. It’s thrown up a challenge for my mind-set to prove the doctors wrong. My children get me through. My businesses, my passion for life and making this brand the best it can be. No regrets – It’s humbling to be surrounded by so many amazing people at Mr Lee’s. I’m grateful to be learning so much on the journey with the business. And for the little wins – a customer writing on social media about how our product has made a difference to their life is sometimes bigger than a Mr Lee’s supermarket launch. I’ve built an amazing business alongside raising my boys. The disease has made me more determined. Focussed. Slowed me down in a good way – the things I used to think were priorities are no longer priorities. I used to put my family after work and now my family come first. www.mrleesnoodles.com

HEALTHY LIVING

THIS IS WHAT

AWARENESS

LOOKS LIKE. A

campaign designed to start a conversation on male cancer. That’s why our male cancer campaigns and projects work; they stand out, they turn heads, get people talking, engaging people to share, overall they get men talking openly about it and generate free media attention. Why? Because early detection and early treatment are absolute key in surviving cancer. Late diagnosis and late treatment provides ultimately a far harsher outcome. In a, now, busy social media frenzy, with the ability to swiftly swipe down or swipe left, trying to get our message out to our main audience “Men” can be expensive and time consuming. Hence, we choose cleverness and innovation every time. We use our charity’s biggest strength, our supporters, and our ability to inspire support. Our campaigns are #SKYBALLS balloon the designed for men. Bold, in your face, but importantly, designed not world’s biggest male to frighten you. Each campaign cancer awareness tool. shares nuggets of information and a positive outlook where we Keep updated with all our are seeking men to take action on their health and wellbeing. Simply campaigns Facebook/ talking to someone, if they feel they MaleCancerAwareness have a concern. We cannot stop cancer from happening, but we can help ensure that more men survive their cancer diagnosis. Helping men become healthier; by eating better, speaking with cancer survivors and sharing their stories to be part of something bigger. Above all, to know the early warning signs of male cancer, to share them and to take action when they feel something is not right. We are the Male Cancer Awareness Campaign, we are small, we are hard hitting and we are hard working.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

OUR CAMPAIGNS SAVE MEN’S LIVES

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Introducing GentleCath™ Glide GentleCath™ Glide... designed to make cathing as simple and convenient as possible.

A smooth, slippery, hydrophilic catheter ...ready to use as soon as it’s wetted ...with a contamination prevention sleeve1,2 ...and FeelCleanTM Technology, designed for less messy cathing

For more information or to request samples please call 0800 587 7560, email gentlecath@convatec.com or visit www.gentlecath.co.uk Register your users with Amcare who will be there to support them every step of the way. If you have any questions about the service Amcare provide, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the GentleCath™ team on the contact details above.

Designed for fast* and convenient cathing * No additional waiting time once the catheter has been wetted References: 1. Hudson E. & Murahata R.I. The ‘no-touch’ method of intermittent urinary catheter insertion: can it reduce the risk of bacteria entering the bladder? Spinal Cord 2005;43(10):611–614. 2. Charbonneau-Smith R. No-touch catheterisation and infection rates in a select spinal cord injured population. Rehabilitation Nursing 1993;18(5):296–299, 305. ©2018 ConvaTec Inc. ®/ TM indicates a trade mark of a ConvaTec group company. AP-018167-MM

HEALTHY LIVING

CHECK-UPS ARE LIKE THE HUMAN VERSION OF A ROAD VEHICLE MOT... MOST PEOPLE ENSURE THEY GET THEIR CAR SERVICED; BODYWORK, AND ENGINE, BUT DO WE ALWAYS MAKE IT TO THE GP FOR A CHECK-UP OF OUR OWN BODY AND SYSTEMS?

he body works as a ‘whole’, and does its best to work to keep us fit, healthy and well, by showing us the warning signs... for example, signs, in the form of pain, or a rash may be present in one area of the body, but pointing to a condition in a different location that may need addressing, such as a tingling on the extremities (fingers), which can be a symptom of diabetes, (a disease where glucose levels are too high in the blood and the body is not able to use it properly). With check-ups, you can help to prevent disease and disability, and avoid any unnecessary stress. It is important that we are as body aware as possible, so we can recognise the physical signs that may require further investigation...

What happens at a General Health Check? A ‘general check’ is carried out to assess overall health. These checks assess risks, and can prevent development of conditions or diseases with early intervention. Where do I go? Ask your local healthcare provider or family doctor. The NHS offers different points for people to have checkups including some libraries and even mobile units. Find a location near you, using this link: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceSearch/NHS-Health-Check/ LocationSearch/1891) What does it entail? What does it entail? The check usually includes blood tests, being weighed, having your height taken, and answering lifestyle and health questions; it

looks at various areas, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and signs of dementia. In the UK, the NHS offer a thirty-minute free check; other countries vary in the service offered; some countries charge for a health check, but it is still important to have these checks if you are living or staying abroad for several months, especially if you are at risk due to lifestyle choices such as smoking, or because of an inherited condition that may not show any obvious symptoms.

What do Blood Tests show? There are many substances in the blood, and tests show if the levels of these substances fall within the ‘normal’ range. (Normal is based on factors such as age, race, and gender.) The most common reasons for blood testing is to check levels of glucose, cholesterol, and for Full Blood Test (FBT), but there are many things that a blood test can detect, i.e. liver function, and genetically inherited disorders. It is important to remember that blood tests can detect certain conditions; they can also rule them out and so can give peace of mind. Where do I go? Visit your GP surgery, local hospital, or private specialist practice, and you can be tested by a doctor, nurse or phlebotomist (a specialist in taking blood samples). What does it entail? Depending on the type of test, it could be a small finger prick taken by a nurse, or a series of tests, it is important

Why do I need a Prostate Check-up? A prostate check-up or exam is needed if you are at higher risk of prostate cancer, or if you are showing symptoms including increased and urgent urination. These symptoms are not just cancer related, but signs of enlarged prostate or urine infections too; Prostate Cancer UK states that ‘Most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any symptoms’. Like other cancers, prostate cancer can spread to other parts of the body, and can cause weight loss, pain in the back, hips or pelvis. ‘In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives. And you’re more likely to get prostate cancer if you’re aged 50 or over, you’re black, or your father or brother has had it.’ (Prostate Cancer UK) ‘Early detection and early treatment is vital to surviving male cancer.’ (Male Cancer Research Campaign) Where do I go? Ask your doctor/ GP for a test, and when they give the results they can advise on what to do next, including referring you to a specialist if needed. Ask your doctor the risks and benefits of screening before you are tested. What does it entail? There are several tests that need to be taken before prostate cancer can be diagnosed. Some tests are carried out in order to rule out other conditions; a urine test is done to check for urine infection.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

CHECK IT OUT

to adhere to the preparation instructions of the blood test, and maybe take somebody with you: Some tests require you to fast, and others may take several weeks to get results. Blood tests are taken by inserting a special needle in a specific way into a vein, usually the inside of the elbow, or wrist, and extracting a small amount of blood (3 to 10 millilitres), directly into a tube or syringe. A covering or small plaster is usually placed over the area after the test and you may have slight bruising.

HEALTHY LIVING

The Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test checks levels of PSA protein in the blood, if they are raised then it will suggest prostate problems, and that further tests are needed. A Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) can be carried out at your doctor’s surgery or at a hospital: You will be asked to lie on your side with your knees high. This examination maybe physical and mentally uncomfortable, as it involves the medical professional inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum, so that the prostate (which sits under the bladder and near the rectum), can be assessed. This discomfort should be over quickly, and the results help to assess if your prostate is a normal size for your age with a smooth surface, or if there are signs of an enlarged prostrate (larger than expected for your age), or signs of prostate cancer, (hard and lumpy). These tests alone are not completely accurate, and the doctor may refer you for further check-ups, based on general health, and risk level, and more tests may take place, including scans, biopsy, ultrasound of the bladder, and further PSA testing.

Sources include:

https://prostatecanceruk.org/ prostate-information/prostatetests/introduction-to-prostatetests

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

prostate-cancer/early-detection/ finding-prostate-cancer-early. html

What is Colorectal Cancer Screening? Colorectal cancer often begins as a growth called a polyp, which may form on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. Some polyps become cancer over time. Finding and removing polyps can prevent colorectal cancer.’ National Cancer Institute. The colon is approximately five feet long, and the first part of the

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

large intestine; an integral part of the digestive system that leads to the rectum and anus. Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in both the colon and rectum. This is more common in men than women, and has increased in men under fifty-years-old since 1998. ‘Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is: about 1 in 21 (4.7%) for men and 1 in 23 (4.4%) for women.’ American Cancer Society. Screening is looking at cancer before a person has any symptoms. Research takes place to assess which types of people are more at risk of certain cancers, so these groups can get screened. In the UK, this screening is called Bowel Cancer Screening, the initial testing is to indicate if there is hidden blood in the stools. ‘The good news is that bowel cancer can be successfully treated in over 90% of cases, if diagnosed early. The early symptoms of bowel cancer are very similar to other, much less serious problems with the bowel. Be aware of what is normal for you, so that you recognise any unusual changes.’ (Beating Bowel Cancer) Where do I go? Initially discuss this with your doctor. The FOBT/ stool tests can be done via post and so in the privacy of your own home, using a card home kit smearing several samples over a period of time: your doctor will explain exactly what you have to do. You can contact any of the supporting foundations for this type of cancer for further information too. Different countries offer different tests. The UK bowel screening helpline is 0800 707 60 60. What does it entail? Five types of tests are used to screen for colorectal cancer, and it is important to check with your doctor any special preparation you may need to do prior to the test/s you are having, including a cleansing process to ensure the colon and rectum are clear for inspection.

Faecal occult blood test (FOBT) (checks for hidden blood in three consecutive stool samples, which can be a sign of polyps, cancer or other conditions), the sigmoidoscopy takes ten to twenty minutes (a thin instrument with a light and viewing lens is inserted into the rectum into the sigmoid colon to view or sometimes remove tissue samples or polyps to check), the colonoscopy takes about thirty minutes, and is usually the option for those at high risk (a colonoscope is inserted through the rectum into the colon to look for polyps), the virtual colonoscopy/computed tomography colonography is not invasive (a series of x-rays), but still involves the same preparation. There are a number of other tests that can also be taken including DNA blood tests, and Double-Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE). The pros and cons of each test can be read on: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ colon-rectal-cancer/detectiondiagnosis-staging/screeningtests-used.html After a screening, if your results return ‘abnormal’ based on factors such as your age, then you may be referred to have further tests; during a colonoscopy polyps can be removed. Remember that some polyps are not cancerous and removal reduces the risk of them developing into cancer.

Sources include:

https://www.cancer.gov/types/ colorectal

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ colon-rectal-cancer/about/keystatistics.html

https://www.bowelcanceruk.org. uk/about-bowel-cancer/screening/

https://www. beatingbowelcancer.org/how-wecan-help/our-nurses/ None of us want to consider the possibility of having to have treatment for an illness or condition, but the reality is that with regular health examinations and tests, we find out potential problems before they start or worsen... and in these cases chances of treatments being successful are higher.

NEED TOTALK

HEALTHY LIVING

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

THOSE DREADED FOUR WORDS. THIS TIME WITHOUT A SHOUTING MATCH AND ANY BROKEN FURNITURE. (WELLBEING COACH) PUJA GIVES A LITTLE INSIGHT ON WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REALLY GOING ON OFF PITCH WITH THE OTHER HALF WHEN IT ALL KICKS OFF.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

ANYONE WHO’S BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP KNOWS, THAT THE ODD HEATED DEBATE IS ALL PART OF THE COURSE. THE TOUGH PART IS KNOWING WHY IT STARTED AND HOW TO MANAGE THE ARGUMENT SO THAT EVERYONE WINS.

ring in the classic phrase “happy wife, happy life”. When my other half heard this, he leapt on the defensive. Thought it meant that I was ‘right all the time’ (not just 80% of the time). After a good few years (and many more broken mugs later) it’s grown on him and become quite an effective strategy for handling the odd teary tantrum. He finally figured out that I mostly flipped out when I had stuff going on with me or that I was tired and needed help with something. Rather than ask him straight out for a hand, I expected him to be able to read my mind and understand my needs all of the time. Totally unrealistic – being in a relationship doesn’t make us mind readers about each other. As relationships grow and change, so does the person we fell in love with. Each other’s needs change and we often forget this so just argue in the same vein we always have expecting a different result – but it ends up the same. After a calm talk with my husband, without an argument, I conveyed that most of the time, I’m tired, I’m frustrated and I just need a little understanding and TLC. So now, to keep his wife happy, he lets me say what I need to say without reacting in defence and then lets me know I am supported. I calm down and no argument ensues. More rational, less emotional. Everyone’s a winner.

Healthy relationships rarely have serious reasons for arguing so often, the trigger is not always the surface reason for the argument (yup, as you always suspected, it’s seldom about the dirty socks next to the bed). When we argue, we use our emotional minds rather than our logical minds, making 90% of the decision-making process emotive. In John Gray’s infamous book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus he notes that in conflict 90% of the time, the argument has nothing to do with the topic being argued about.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

IT’S SELDOM ABOUT THE DIRTY SOCKS NEXT TO THE BED

HEALTHY LIVING

GIVING EACH OTHER SOME SPACE TO FEEL SUPPORTED, SECURE AND LISTENED TO, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE CONVERSATION IF YOU BOTH WANT TO START WINNING.

What’s the outcome you want? - Knowing what you’re trying to achieve will help you stay on track in a heated discussion. Use the outcome like a compass, whenever either is veering off course, bring the discussion back to what you’re trying to achieve. Share the desired outcome with your partner, give them the opportunity to listen to you. This begins to diffuse any heightened emotions. We often argue because we don’t feel like we’re being heard, so like a couple of kids, we get loud.

Listening vs hearing - When we listen, we actually absorb the information being presented to us. When we hear, we are only taking in some of the information because we are not actively engaged. Open body language allows the other person to feel safe and listened to. Even if you can’t agree on the outcome, just feeling respected will allow the argument to diffuse more easily. Dr Susan Heitler Ph.D says in Psychology Today “Listening, which is one half of

the art of conversation, is an act of connection. And between a couple, listening is an act of love.”

Be sensitive - If the argument starts to escalate or one person doesn’t feel understood, stop and console the other person rather than continuing to argue. Sometimes, it’s a hug that’s required; a need to feel heard, and safe.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Show compassion - Your partner is not evil. They are still the same person you fell in love with, they’re just hurting. When you come from a place of compassion, you allow the other person to be vulnerable, you make them feel safe and respected – sometimes this is all that is needed but hurtful words getting in the way makes this harder to see. The key to creating a win-win situation in an argument is to understand that you are arguing because you both care. Whatever the topic, you both care enough to fight about it, so knowing this, you should be working on a solution rather than a grudge. If you feel like you’re not being heard, take a walk together. Being outside helps to take the pressure off a bit too, walking produces endorphins and studies have shown that it helps to improve memory and attention so you can communicate more clearly. Ultimately, both partners must remember that everything the other is saying comes from a good place. If your cause for falling out is always to stay together no matter the argument, then raising your self-awareness to handle heated discussion better is the best you can do for a healthy happy relationship.

90%

OF THE TIME, THE ARGUMENT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TOPIC BEING ARGUED ABOUT.

More from Puja McCymont at www.franklycoaching.com

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Have you suffered an injury at work? George Kruis has. In fact, he’s had over eighty. Blimey! We caught up with him to discuss recovery, cbd and of course, Japan. words Josh Francis

How’s your Japanese now? Did you pick up any phrases while you were out there? Haha, um... Arigato gozaimasu. And a few more... honestly, I can’t tell you how great the Japanese fans were. So welcoming and passionate. It blew us away. Obviously it’s not the result we wanted out there, but the welcome we got almost made up for it... almost. What’s your go-to karaoke song? Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Is it true you’ve had over eighty career injuries? Yeah it’s about right honestly. I would say I have had about 8 large ones that needed operations and countless smaller, more manageable ones. Recovery becomes a huge part of your focus. All we want is to get back playing again. You returned from an ankle injury just in time for Japan. How did you find that time out? Injury is always tough. You’re away from your teammates for long stretches, training alone and it can get pretty boring. You just have to focus on your recovery plan and try and keep your spirits up however you can. Repeated injuries back to back can be more of a mental challenge than the physical day to day challenge of injury rehab.

Recently you’ve become a vocal advocate for cbd use in recovery. Are other athletes you know using it? I see it in changing rooms all the time now. cbd is getting used by athletes more and more because they see it as another way of helping to support and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. We focus a lot on marginal gains when it comes to sport, and that includes recovery. You set up your own cbd company last year. How’s it going? Very fast at the moment. We’ve actually just launched a few new products and so far, they have had great feedback from our customers. I set up fourfivecbd with my Saracens teammate Dom Day after we both started using cbd and realised we needed to guarantee the reliability of the product. So we started our own. We don’t just want to help athletes, we want to help anyone out there who enjoys staying active

and is looking to support and maintain an active lifestyle. I think cbd can benefit a wide range of active people; whether you’re practicing yoga, playing Sunday league or even just looking to get up and down the stairs a little easier, its worth giving cbd a try. We believe in it. Launching a business, winning trophies and playing in a world cup, What’s next for you? A bit of a rest? Unfortunately not. The new season has already started and fourfivecbd is growing every day. Time to get back on it.

Check out fourfivecbd.co.uk to find out more about George and Dom’s cbd products and Saracens.com to look for rugby tickets.

We don’t just want to help athletes, we want to help anyone out there who enjoys staying active.

HEALTHY LIVING

TWENTY

THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS HAVE BEEN HARD WORK FOR US. LET’S TAKE A POSITIVE OUTLOOK INTO NEW YEAR NEW YOU.

FOR 2020

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

WHILST THE CRICKET SAVVY AMONGST YOU MIGHT BE THINKING OF ANOTHER NEW FORMAT, OR THE ELDER OF YOU CONSIDER GETTING YOUR EYES CHECKED, THE UNINFORMED INSTANTLY RECOGNISE THIS AS THE YEAR OF THE MAN. LET’S BE FAIR…

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

HEALTHY LIVING

Learn How to start a fire. It’s post-apocalyptic Britain. Resources are limited. The ports are closed. Survival is an instinct. No-one knows what life might bring, and if it’s not this dramatic, just enjoy being able to cook on an open flame. Man will forever be the guardian of the BBQ.

Try More foods. You may have to! But taste buds do develop, so try new foods, try foods you used to despise, try foods because we can no longer import Chorizo.

Watch the sunrise. Ideally on the beach listening to the waves. Feel at one with nature. If you live outside of the city – LOOK AT THE STARS. Realise that feeling that we are just a part in the bigger picture. It will relieve you of pressure.

Get Involved in community sports, football, cricket... even bowls. Somewhere local to you will have a sporting team that you can join at the weekend. Get involved! Meet like-minded people, with like-minded problems.

Record Highlights ... and ignore the scores. Don’t continuously interrupt your evenings and weekends needing to know the live score. We do not enjoy sport because of data and algorithms. We enjoy the not knowing. Try watching Match of the Day without knowing any scores and fall in love with sport again. Which leads nicely to…

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Put Your ... phone down! Phones / Tablets have brought great joy to our lives, but they have also brought a dangerous need to interact with tech - constantly. Put it down. Leave Social Media for a day, even a few hours, and appreciate what you have that isn’t digital.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Sign Up for a Run! It’s too easy to lie to yourself, so don’t tell yourself you will go running – tell the world! Then see how easy it is to make excuses when all of your friends and family are so proud of you. It doesn’t have to be the marathon, there’s plenty of sociable distances too.

Listen to a Podcast You’re going to need something whilst you’re running, so why not listen to a new podcast, better still choose one about your favourite sport. Tailenders is highly recommended.

Watch Kabaddi or ... any sport you presumed would be rubbish. Hockey? Cricket? Golf? Snooker? Give it a go. Live on TV, live in the crowd. All sports are driven by the same thrill of competitiveness, though they do not all come with the added drama of VAR.

10.

Watch Women’s ... sport too. If you like watching men’s football, don’t be a dick about women’s football and give it a go. The standard may not generally be at the same level, but we’re not talking about being down the park, we’re talking about highly tuned professionals that would actually give your lard arse a run for its money.

11.

Volunteer! The simple truth is, we do have it better than others. There will be options within your availability to volunteer and give something back. It only costs your time.

their weight around to get you to their sunny beaches, historical sites, local delicacies and fresh country air.

14. 15.

Bake! Baking is not just for girls. And you like cake. It doesn’t get simpler than that.

Give Blood The country, neigh, the world has a shortage of blood supply and you never know – it might be you that needs it next.

16.

Check Your Balls Some of you may already be excessively handling your balls. It’s in your best interests to check your balls regularly, but as a promise to yourself, at least give them a thorough check once in a while. Then you can reward yourself…

17.

Set a Target Speaking of rewards. Don’t just go out and impulsively buy something you want. Set yourself a target and work for it. It will be so much more rewarding, and you will be proud of your achievement.

18.

Celebrate Your Birthday Most men reach a certain age and no longer make an effort for their own birthday. You should celebrate as many positive aspects of life as you can. Don’t necessarily demand you and the lads do a weekend away in Mallorca… but make a point of going out for dinner, having a beer at home, or asking your parents for the latest Die Hard on DVD.

12.

19.

13.

20.

Play Super 6! I cannot endorse this enough. It’s free to play, and you could win £2 million. Why not just give it a go, it could change your life. And it’s FREE (worth a second mention).! Travel the UK Europe might have become harder to travel around, but the UK Tourism Board will be throwing

Make Time for You You might not have much time left in the year… keep it for you… maybe have another feel of those balls…

Plan for 2021 Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance and don’t you forget it. Courtesy of New Year Steve

CELEBRATIONS

HIGH PROTEIN, LOW FAT RECIPES WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED FITNESS PRO OR YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT ON YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY, THE GATEWAY TO SUCCESS LIES ON YOUR PLATE.

ou don’t have to survive on a diet of grilled chicken breasts, brown rice and broccoli to see the changes you want in your body, health and wellbeing. On the other hand, a common barrier to cooking fresh, high protein and low-fat meals is seeing a mouth-watering recipe, only to click and discover it requires doubledigit ingredients, two of which you’ve never even heard of. But delicious, healthy and balanced dishes can be quickly crafted from just a handful of everyday ingredients. Sceptical? Online healthy food retailer musclefood.com shows you how, with these five effortless recipes.

SPICY SAUSAGE LINGUINE SERVES 2

NUTRITIONALS (per serving): 445 CALORIES | 28g PROTEIN 49.2 CARBOHYDRATES | 13.8g FAT

INGREDIENTS: 300g tomato passata 240g musclefood Sticky Italian Spicy Sausage 100g wholewheat linguine 10g parsley, fresh 5g garlic, raw 2 tsp. olive oil

METHOD: 1. Peel and finely chop the garlic. 2. Pick and chop the parsley. 3. Heat a large saucepan over a high heat and add the olive oil. 4. Add the sausages to the pan and brown. 5. Add 100ml of cold water, the passata and the

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

chopped garlic. Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes over a low heat.

6. Boil a separate pan of water, add a pinch of salt and cook the wholemeal linguine until al dente around 10 minutes. 7. Drain the pasta once cooked. 8. Plate up the linguini, top with the ragu and parsley then serve.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

CELEBRATIONS

PERI PERI KEBABS WITH TZATZIKI

SERVES 4 NUTRITIONALS (per serving): 355 CALORIES | 29g PROTEIN 45.8 CARBOHYDRATES | 2.4g FAT

INGREDIENTS: 8 x 50g musclefood peri peri beef kebabs 4 x wholemeal pittas 200g cherry tomatoes 150g shredded lettuce TZATZIKI: 220g fat free Greek yoghurt 1 x cucumber, grated and squeezed dry 2 x small garlic cloves, minced 2tbsp. olive oil ½tsp. salt ½tsp. freshly ground black pepper

METHOD: 1. Put the beef kebabs under the grill for 4 minutes on each side. 2. Combine all the ingredients for the Tzatziki in a medium bowl and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

3. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and shred the lettuce.

4. Place the pittas in the toaster when there are 2 minutes left on the kebab.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

5. Take the beef kebabs out, cut the pittas in half and stuff them with Peri Peri beef kebabs, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and Tzatziki.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

CELEBRATIONS

SERVES 2 NUTRITIONALS (per serving): 413 CALORIES | 39.7g PROTEIN 26.5 CARBOHYDRATES | 20.1g FAT

INGREDIENTS: 2 x 200g musclefood chicken breast fillets 10g mixed herbs 1 slice of protein bread 1tbsp. onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 50g finely grated parmesan cheese 1 x avocado 80ml tomato salsa 2 x egg whites 4 x kos lettuce leaves

PARMESAN CHICKEN LETTUCE BOATS

METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 200Â°C. 2. Toast a slice of the protein bread for 2-3 minutes until dry. Pop into the blender with the parmesan, herbs, onion powder, along with a pinch of salt and pepper.

3. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then cut into thin strips. Dip into the egg whites before covering evenly with breadcrumbs. Leave to dry for 2 minutes.

4. Place the chicken on a baking tray and sevenstarmedia.co.uk

bake for 10 minutes on each side.

5. Dice the avocado and separate the lettuce leaves. 6. Take the chicken out of the oven, fill each lettuce boat with chicken, salsa and avocado.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

CELEBRATIONS

STICKY ORANGE CHICKEN

SERVES 3 NUTRITIONALS (per serving): 317 CALORIES | 36.3g PROTEIN 31.5 CARBOHYDRATES | 5.3g FAT

INGREDIENTS: 2 x 200g musclefood chicken breast fillets 1tbsp. rapeseed oil Salt & pepper 1 x red onion, chopped 1 x red pepper, sliced 3 x spring onions, sliced Pack of egg noodles Low calorie cooking spray SAUCE: 1tsp. dark soy sauce 100ml orange juice 2tsp. plum sauce 1tsp. red wine vinegar

METHOD: 1. Add the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. 2. Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat, adding the chicken fillets and cooking for 12-15 minutes, until the juices run clear.

3. Once cooked set-aside on a large plate to rest. Resting the chicken before cutting it will retain all the juices.

4. Spray more low-calorie cooking spray into the pan and place over a high heat, adding the onions and peppers and cooking for 5 minutes or until softened.

6. Bring the water to boil and add the egg noodles.

7. Cook until the noodles are done to your desired texture (4-6 minutes until al dente).

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

5. Return the chicken to the frying pan, adding the sauce and cooking for a further few minutes until the sauce coats your chicken.

CELEBRATIONS

SERVES 4 NUTRITIONALS (per serving): 380 CALORIES | 31.3g PROTEIN 44.3 CARBOHYDRATES | 8.9g FAT

INGREDIENTS:

KOREAN STEAK FRIED RICE

2 x 170g musclefood rump steaks 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 3 x garlic cloves, thinly sliced 200g beansprouts 2tbsp. soy sauce 1tbsp. chilli sauce, plus extra to serve (optional) 500g cooked rice (200g uncooked) Bunch spring onions, sliced 4 x eggs Low calorie cooking spray

METHOD: 1. Take a large non-stick frying pan, spray with low-calorie cooking spray, ensuring that the pan is well greased. Preheat the pan on a high heat and add the rump steaks. Cook the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove your steaks and leave to rest for a couple of minutes. 2. Spray more low-calorie cooking spray into a separate pan, add mushrooms and cook until softened. Add the cooked rice, garlic, beansprouts, soy and chilli sauce and mix it all together. Continue to cook for a further 2-3 minutes then stir in the sliced spring onions.

3. Reheat the pan and spray with more lowsevenstarmedia.co.uk

calorie cooking spray. Fry the eggs.

4. Once the eggs are cooked, spoon the rice into a bowl and top with sliced steaks, fried eggs and a drizzle of chilli sauce.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

ule Pimento M

CELEBRATIONS

PARTY PUNCH

A festive musthave, Cranes Cranberry & Blood Orange Liqueur. Tantalise the taste buds and wow your guests with a glass of something fancy.

uality cranberries, infused with natural blood orange juices and rind, Cranes Liqueur is this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas must have. Made from natural ingredients, with over 115 cranberries going into each 50cl bottle (17% volume). Enjoy this delicious versatile liqueur neat, use it to upgrade a glass of Prosecco, creating warming mulled wine or to shake up timeless cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan.

CRANES MULLED COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 5 parts cranberry juice 2 parts Cranes Liqueur 2 parts orange juice 2 parts ginger wine 1 part Cointreau

METHOD:

FEELING FANCY? ADD A CINNAMON STICK AND SLICE OF ORANGE TO GARNISH

1. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. 2. Heat over a medium-low temperature for approximately 3-4 minutes or until a desired temperature. 3. Pour into a mug and enjoy.

Cranes Liqueur is available at a host of farm shops, garden centres, bars and pubs across the UK, as well as online at: www.drinkcranes.co.uk

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

CELEBRATIONS

PERFECT THIS WINTER

Cosy-up with Cranes Cider.

ranes delicious range of cranberry-based fruit ciders are perfect to enjoy with family and friends this Christmas. Brewed in Britain with the finest Wisconsin cranberries, alongside apples, to deliver a crisp, refreshing taste, which chimes perfectly with a festive mince pieâ&#x20AC;Ś or two! Cranes Ciders are naturally light, with 30% fewer calories compared to brand leaders and come out on top in blind taste tests. Cranes Ciders are very much a year-round drink, deliciously refreshing served on ice. The cranberry base, featured across the full product range, also makes Cranes ideal for creating warming mulled cider. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to wow your guests this Christmas, with Cranes deliciously warming Cranberry & Apple Mulled Cider.

CRANES CRANBERRY & APPLE MULLED CIDER SERVES 2

METHOD: 1. Pour the apple juice and Cranes Cider into a saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Add the ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon stick and sliced orange.

INGREDIENTS:

4. Pour into your favourite

1 bottle of Cranes

festive mug and enjoy!

1 piece of fresh ginger (peeled)

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

10 minutes.

2 cups of apple juice Cranberry & Lime Cider

1 tsp. of nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick 1 large orange

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

3. Stir and leave to simmer for

Available in three tantalising flavours: Blueberries & Apples, Cranberries & Limes and Raspberries & Pomegranates. For more visit: www.drinkcranes.co.uk

CELEBRATIONS

ou can kick things off with a few icebreakers, especially if there are a mix of age-groups and people are meeting each other for the first time. Regular games night host, Dan, recommends you “go for games that you can compete in, with mixed teams, or one-on-one. If you’re going for board games; 30 Seconds, Balderdash, Pictionary always go down well”. Dan suggests you “avoid games where it can get competitive” like Monopoly “it just goes on too long and can ruin friendships!”. (#Christmasfamilyfueds). And the other golden rule: The less complicated the game, the better. Check out these crowd pleasers and rescue measures that avoid those awkward party silences.

Like it or not Super easy – get everyone to write down their likes and dislikes on a piece of paper throughout the evening and then pull them out of a hat and everyone else has to guess who wrote what. Get a good mix of friends involved – some that you’ve known for years, they might be easier to guess, and there might be few surprises in there too.

Sing song ping pong Drop da mic, or ‘rap it like it’s hot’ whatever suits your party vibe. Think Slim Shady, 8 mile and you’d be on the right track (pun intended). This one is a bit random if your uncle and your best mate are having an intense on-stage sing-off. Take it in turns to rap – or sing – the next line using one of the words from the previous line sung. So if competitor A belts out a bit of Bon Jovi ‘whooaaa we’re living on a prayer’, then competitor B might come up with an Aretha classic, ‘say a little prayer for you’ and the next one could be ‘get by with a little help from my friends’ and then… ‘help, I need somebody’, followed by a possible Kings of Leon ‘somebody like you whaaaooo’ and, you get the idea. Be sure to have the cameras at the ready.

GAMES NIGHT MIGHT BE A LADS-ONLY AFFAIR, CARDS AND WHISKY TUMBLERS, OR CALL OF DUTY, FORTNIGHT AND NACHOS UNTIL 4AM, BUT IF YOU’RE HOSTING TO A WIDER CIRCLE, FOR A FLAT WARMING, NEW YEAR’S, OR A SMALL BIRTHDAY GETTOGETHER, YOU’LL NEED A FEW TRICKS UP YOUR SLEEVE. Charades ‘Drama Queens’ This is great for a family Christmas especially if your Nan’s been on the sherry. You can’t beat a game of charades. A real crowd-pleaser for all age groups. You can tailor the theme to suit the people at the party such as your best mate Pete’s ‘ex-girlfriends’ theme, or ‘Craig’s stag weekend in Corfu’ theme, or keep it neutral with, erm … family history. Weddings, family holidays, “the last time we all played Monopoly” (don’t do it).

THE LESS COMPLICATED THE GAME, THE BETTER sevenstarmedia.co.uk

GET THE PARTY STARTED

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

CELEBRATIONS

Pictionary – but with things You can prep this in advance by getting together some items and placing them in a bag. Divide your group into teams of two. Each set of two players then sits back to back. One pulls an item from the bag and describes it to the other, without saying what it actually is, and it’s up to the artist to draw it. Whichever team is first to draw and guess the item correctly wins.

Tall or true… Take turns in telling a story and see who can see straight through your poker face. A variation: each person says three things about themselves, two of them are true and one is a lie. The rest of the group have to guess the lie. This one helps you weed out the opponents at your next round of Black Jack.

A classic board game… Card games seem to be a winner. Uno. Top Trumps. Aside from your classics, try Superfight. It’s basically picking a character card (say, sabre-tooth tiger, or kindergarten teacher) combined with an attribute card (say, “hangry as hell”, or “in a jet fighter plane”) and deciding who’d win in a face-off. Try IQ or Cluedo, for a classic that takes up most the evening. Anything, literally anything other than Monopoly (yes, it’s worth another mention).

The X-Box or PS or Nintendo

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Perfect for all those itching thumbs and twinkle toes. Set up the living room for a battle of Air Guitar, Just Dance or Wii bowling, or get a golfing or FIFA tournament going. Team up or rotate players. Get everyone psyched for the next Ryder Cup or Champions League (or Strictly).

Twister Need we say more.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Celebrate the season with a festive Jim Beam HighbaLL.

Jim Beam Cranberry Highball In a glass full of ice, add: • 25ml Jim Beam • Add 50ml cranberry juice • Top with soda water • Garnish with lime wedge

Jim BEAM BL ACK Old Fashioned Highball In a glass full of ice, add: • 50ml Jim Beam Black • 5ml sugar syrup • 2 dashes of bitters • Top with soda water • Garnish with orange wedge

FASHION

UP...

JUMPED

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without an obligatory festive jumper… AND the more garish your choice the more stylish your look...

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

FASHION

Far Left: Pink jumper with turtleneck from ASOS. Jeans are model’s own. Black shoes from Reebok.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Left (top to bottom): Christmas lightup beer & stags jumper in blue from Burton. Jeans are model’s own. Red socks from ASOS.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

FASHION Below & Right: Christmas jumper in festive multi-colour design from ASOS DESIGN. Jeans are modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. Footwear from Converse.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

& JOLLY 98

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Left & Above: Jumper with colour pop stripe design in navy from Bellfield. Jeans and Reeboks are modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. Green socks from ASOS.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

PAIR PROPER BUSY DESIGNS WITH PLAIN JEANS, FESTIVE SOCKS AND RETRO FOOTWEAR

Model: www.instagram.com/john_r_model/ | Photographer: www.instagram.com/kyaldorsett | Director: www. jordanmartin.biz

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

FASHION

JACAMO.CO.UK

LET’S TALK LAYERS Introducing the new winter collection Whatever the season has in store, we’re here to give you the Winter pieces you need. Dressing for a drop in temperature doesn’t mean style has to suffer. Take your everyday layering essentials like that basic tee or a chunky hoodie to build up your wardrobe and keep your layering game strong. And when you need a little bit extra, invest in a sports-retro coat or jacket with key details like a shearling collar or a waterproof finish. Effortless outfits are as easy as this.

JACAMO.CO.UK From top left: GI321 – Khaki Gilet, AU561 - Navy Full Zip Hoodie, BM824 - Multi Stripe T-Shirt, FB832 –Olive Cargo Trouser, LJ521 - Jacamo Premium Leather Trainers, MK016 - Indigo Borg Lined Denim Jacket, SE184 - Red Flannel Checked Shirt, OC975 - Tobacco Stretch Tapered Chino, VI337 - Leather Wedge Boot, YN558 - Olive Waterproof Coat, GI186 Navy Crew Neck, YU354 - Slim Stretch Indigo Jeans, LJ135 -Black Timberland Boot, GI328 - Longline Mock Sheepskin Overcoat, LJ135 -Black Timberland Boot

JACAMO.CO.UK

PARTY TRENDS

‘19-’20

FASHION

Traditional tailoring with a modern twist for formal parties: Going for a tux, shirt, bow-tie and dress shoes combination works well with a statement check or pops of colour like on-trend teal.

Paul Smith ‘The Soho’ tailored-fit teal wool evening suit - was £1075 now - £753 www.paulsmith.com

Grenson black Leadenhall loafers - £375 www.opumo.com

Gant tuxedo suit jacket - £350.00 Style Code 7705059 Gant tuxedo suit trousers - £145.00 Style Code 1505029 www.gant.co.uk

Get more styling inspiration from stylist, Nina’s website, www.ninasobers.com

Hugo Boss micro-pattern bow tie in silk jacquard - £35.00 Style Code bow tie dressy – 50411670 www.hugoboss.com Russell and Bromley ‘Know-how’ Toe-Cap Oxford - £365.00 www.russellandbromley.co.uk sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Burberry slim fit cotton poplin dress shirt - was £295 now £150 www.uk.burberry.com

Jarre geometric floral silk bow tie - £46.00 was £65.00 www.selfridges.com

106

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

FASHION

Mix and match muted colours in smart-casual cuts for casual parties: Tapered trousers paired with corduroy buttoned shirts that can be worn fastened-up or layered with t-shirts.

Hudson tan leather slip-on shoes - £65.00 www.topman.com

Reiss pleat-front apple trousers - £135 www.reiss.com

Reiss casual salmon trousers with tan side stripe - £145 www.reiss.com Stone Island ‘Fango’ logo-embroidered khaki corduroy overshirt - £275 www.endclothing.com

Grenson ’Sneaker 3’ hand-painted tan shoe - £195 www.grenson.com

Stone Island logoembroidered rust corduroy overshirt - £280 www.selfridges.com

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Rebellious retro vibes in black and brights for familiar social settings: Choose old-school trainers in white, and casual slim-fitted t-shirts that contrast next to the more structured suit.

Paul Smith white leather ‘Huxley’ trainers with natural latex sole £325.00 www.paulsmith.com MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

Puma Roma ‘68 OG trainers - £80.00 www.eu.puma.com

French Connection black slim-fit suit jacket - £129.00 French Connection black slim fit suit trousers - £70.00 www.frenchconnection.com

Night Addict printed pastel-neon t-shirt Price: £25.00 www.topman.com

107

FASHION

Photographer: www.tinanikolovski.com | Model: www.instagram.com/john_r_model

CUT

WHAT HAIRSTYLE SUITS YOUR FACE SHAPE?

108

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

THE

FASHION

WHAT HAIRSTYLES SUIT YOUR FACE

CELEBRITY SESSION STYLIST AND HAIR SALON OWNER, VICKI LORD HELPS YOU CHOOSE THE HAIRDOS AND HAIR-DON’TS FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE…

Round/heart-shaped faces are equal in length and width, with softer contours – so avoid looks that are styled into a round shape – No bowl cuts!

Oblong/rectangle faces are longer than they are wide, so side partings are a great way to soften the corners of the face.

You need to balance out the roundness and symmetry by choosing a sweeping fringe or an asymmetrical style.

This face shape really suits longer cuts, with longer square layers. Try shorter sides, and longer on top, with a side parting – brushed up to one side. A spikey style would also look great.

Oval faces are narrow without sharp edges, with the forehead slighter wider than the jawline – so avoid too much height as it will make the face appear longer.

Triangle faces have smaller foreheads and wider jawlines, which are wider than the cheekbones – so avoid heavy top styles! Add width at the side of the face to create a more even face shape. A square top cut would do the trick, or a mid-fade with heavier angular fringe.

Square faces are equal in height and width with a strong box-like jawbone and squared cheekbones – so avoid chin-length styles, as these will only make the face appear wider. Opt for a buzz cut or a short crop.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Guys with this face shape suit long styles that are layered. If you want to keep the length short, then ensure you choose a choppy or textured style or an undercut with the longer top hair combed over.

Diamond faces have strong jaws and sharp cheekbones – so you could easily carry off a textured fringe, or a strong statement style with volume – a quiff would be perfect or choose a shaggy fringe with high side fade.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

109

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

110

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

TECH

PICK OF THE BEST

GAME

CONSOLES sevenstarmedia.co.uk

IF YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE AFTER THE BEST OF THE BEST... OF THE BEST.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

111

TECH

F YOU’RE A GAMER WHO CONSTANTLY STRIVES TO EXPERIENCE ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST, YOU’LL NO DOUBT BE WONDERING WHAT THE BEST GAMES CONSOLE IS. OF COURSE, THE ANSWER TO THIS TRIVIAL QUESTION IS ENTIRELY SUBJECTIVE, WITH EVERYONE’S FACTORS FOR WHAT WOULD WARRANT SUCH AN EXTRAVAGANT TITLE SURE TO BE DIFFERENT. HERE WE’LL COVER MOST EVENTUALITIES TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH WOULD BE BEST FOR YOU.

Best for budget Of course, for as

Best-selling When it comes to what

fun as it can be, gaming is sometimes also a costly endeavour. After all, if you want to stay on top of all the major game releases that cost £40 a time, the price soon adds up. If you’re wondering what the best games console is if you’re on a tight budget, the Xbox One is a safe bet. Not just because it’s currently priced the lowest compared to the PS4 and Nintendo Switch, but because by signing up for its Xbox Game Pass service, you instantly gain access to over 100 top-tier games for just £7.99 a month. It’s great value and will cover you for most of the year.

112

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

is the best-selling games console, it’s worth specifying under what terms we mean. If we’re talking quantifiable alltime numbers, for instance, then with a total of 155 million units sold, the PS2 would be the out and out winner. Similarly, though, if you’re referring to which console out of the major three currently on the market has sold the most, then Sony’s PlayStation is still leading the pack – PS4 has sold 96.8 million units compared to 41 million Xbox One consoles, and 34.74 million Nintendo Switch consoles at the time of writing.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

M & c fi ro a Tr lt P ew nau y N e n A e R r h o T om f y fr d a e R

TECH

Best for VR VR (virtual reality) is still a relatively young interactive medium that allows you to stay immersed in games for longer by placing you right at the centre of the action. Most games consoles have only ever dabbled in this tech, but PlayStation 4 is by far the best games console for VR by default as it’s the only platform taking it seriously. The PlayStation VR headset might not be the most technically advanced, but it’s the most affordable compared to those you’ll find on PC and is home to great VR exclusives like Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth.

MOST GAMES CONSOLES HAVE ONLY EVER DABBLED IN VR TECH Best for 4K TVs After standard

Best for kids Each of the three popular consoles right now do their bit to cater to all types of gamer. There’s Call of Duty and Gears of War for mature players who enjoy military shooters, but there’s also the likes of Puyo Puyo Tetris and The Witness for puzzle game enthusiasts. There’s also a swathe of great family-focussed games, but what is the best console for kids? The Nintendo Switch. Not only does it let them play great Triple-A games like Super Mario Party and Arms on the go, but the Joy-Con motion controllers help keep them engaged in fun ways using motion.

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

definition there was high definition, but now another type of visual fidelity has entered the resolution race known as 4K. The name essentially refers to horizontal display resolutions of roughly 4,000 pixels – almost four times that of 1080p. Both Sony and Microsoft’s mid-generation console SKUs, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, take advantage of setups with a 4K display, rendering the latest games in eye-widening detail. The Xbox One X can run them at 4K natively, however, instead of upscaling, making it the best games console for 4K gaming.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

113

TECH

Best for 2019? The best games console is entirely dependent on whatever you want to get out of it. If you were going by sales and console exclusives alone, for example, the PS4 is the frontrunner by far. Those looking to play games in the very best visual quality should opt for the Xbox One (and the Xbox One X specifically) while anyone who likes the idea of playing consolequality games portably should punt for the Nintendo Switch. The best games console overall, is whatever you want it to be.

THOSE LOOKING TO PLAY GAMES IN THE VERY BEST VISUAL QUALITY SHOULD OPT FOR THE XBOX ONE New release in 2019 - The Nintendo Switch Lite... While it might seem strange to remove the ‘switch’ functionality of a console called the Nintendo Switch, this September has seen the arrival of just that via the new Nintendo Switch Lite. It’s all in the effort to remove the financial barrier to entry for people who want to play great first-party Nintendo games, being sold for a much cheaper price but retaining the same great catalogue. Of course, you lack the ability to play on the TV or remove the controllers, but it’s still one of the most powerful handheld gaming consoles ever released.

2020 and Microsoft and Sony have already announced plans to unveil PS4 and Xbox One’s successors. Whether they’ll be sold soon after this or what they will look like, we’re yet to learn. But we do know that great games like Dying Light 2 and Halo Infinite have already been confirmed to appear. The Switch Lite reveal in 2019 has also left many wondering whether 2020 will grant us a look at a possible ‘Pro’ version. However, we wouldn’t put it past all three console manufacturers to surprise us with what the next generation has in store. Head over to Console-Deals.com for the best, most accurate price comparison on consoles and games in the UK. Don’t pay full price and instead grab yourself a great gaming deal.

114

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Best for 2020 Looking ahead to

Active subscription required; continues until cancelled;Â game catalogue varies over time and by region. Requires Windows 10 to play PC games. pass. TM & ÂŠ 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

TECH

the battery charges (and how quickly). Other checks include ensuring the phone connects to Wi-Fi and 3G/4G as well as verifying audio quality. Some sellers even update the phone to include the latest operating system, so you’ll be starting afresh, with up-to-the-minute software too.

With so much talk around how to reduce our impact on the changing climate it makes sense to look to tech and to optimise our choices and save a few quid while we’re at it.

Up to 80% of a mobile phone handset is recyclable, so what’s the point of leaving your old phone to rot on a shelf when you’re shiny new i11 finally arrives? Phone refurbishing is a growing global market and boasts benefits for sellers and resellers alike. What’s a refurbished phone? A phone that is still fully-functional but not in use can be refurbished or reconditioned and work as well as any new device on the market. Second-hand tech? Not the tech that’s second hand but the hardware that’s being re-used. If a phone has been sent and repaired then it’s fully functional without the price tag of a new device. Much like a second hand motor that has a scrape on the bumper and only few thousand miles on the clock. Not quite ready for the scrap heap and still plenty of life in the ol’ girl yet.

116

Where do all the good phones go In the UK, 39% of old phones end up in a drawer and never see the light of day again. 34% are sold or given away. The rest are dumped and end up on e-rubbish sites. According to Green Alliance, reusing phones is more sustainable with a 33% global impact reduction in C02 over opting for a new phone. Most of the hardware can be used again and breaking down to recycle is not always the most viable option; even where possible, it can cost as much in carbon footprint as buying a new device, so it just makes sense to use components and refurbish or recondition. Companies like CTL in Holland are buying and refurbishing old phones, two thirds of which are being sold to developing countries. Check this out www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImumkeRsiw. And if your phone is really on its last legs then you can pass it onto a charity, which will raise funds by selling it to a company that can salvage scrap parts for a refurbished model. Some models can raise up to 70 quid. Waste not, want not and all. What you can expect When phones come in for refurbishing, sellers typically go through a series of quality checks to ensure all phone functions are doing their job – camera, touchscreen and key responsiveness; checking whether

If you’re looking to buy You can get refurbished phones on a contract from any reputable retailer – Carphone Warehouse, for example. And if you’re wanting to buy a phone outright then there are plenty of options on Amazon and eBay. Check the small print on the condition of the phone so you know what you’re paying for. Check you’re getting a refurbished model and source directly from the manufacturer or a reputable seller / retailer if you can. Some sellers will send you a certified preowned (CPO) device in its original packaging and some manufacturers offer a form of guarantee or a full warranty for refurbished phones while third parties typically won’t. Look into a part exchange on your old model – that’s cash or in-store credit (for example, T-Mobile do this if you’re buying a new device). Do your homework and shop around for the best deal.

UP TO 80% OF A MOBILE PHONE HANDSET IS RECYCLABLE MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

PHONE REFURBS

What about your data You might be wondering what happens to all the data that has been stored on the sim or on the phone when you give it up for resale? And can anyone access the phone now that it’s yours? No. Just like getting a brandnew phone: all the old data is wiped and the phone is set up with all the necessary configurations and software – much like buying a nearly new computer that has its hard drive wiped and reconfigured for use by someone else (as per the Data protection Act). Be sure to check all your data is wiped before committing to selling your phone.

At Speedy, we care about and support mental health issues in our industry. Feeling Sad? Stressed? Anxious? Worried? Angry? Tearful? Overwhelmed? WHAT WE ARE DOING • Making sure there is always someone to talk to • Creating wellbeing leaders - Mental Health First Aid Champions • Helping people get involved in Mental Health Awareness by regularly communicating hints, tips and useful information and asking employees to get others involved! • Making sure help is always at hand • Promoting the Construction Industry Helpline app to everyone in the industry

0345 609 9998 • speedyservices.com • #Speedydoesit

DIY

THE MASKED BUILDER’S TIPS FOR DIY “This bank holiday weekend! Special offers on all DIY essentials you could need to brighten up your home.” Sounds tempting doesn’t it.

he people in the advert seem like they are enjoying themselves and that cordless drill does seem like a good deal. Remember this is an advert which does not reflect reality. If it did it, it would probably have to be aired after the watershed due to the bad language and the blood, sweat and tears. In my life, I do not feel qualified to offer advice or guidance on many topics with my personal life resembling that Ikea cabinet that appears put together, but you still feel unsure about it due to the number of left-over nuts and bolts still strewn across the carpet. But when it comes to DIY (being a former Builder) I feel compelled to share my knowledge, if only to avoid having to salvage any more botched jobs started by my friends and family in their own homes. So let’s start at the beginning.

Usain Bolt Olympic sprint of re-tiling the bathroom.

If you saw someone on YouTube jump off a cliff, would you do it? So you watched a ten minute video showing a person re-plastering their front room, whilst smiling and narrating the experience calmly. Unless you have super powers not yet discovered by modern science, you will not be able to absorb the skills displayed on the video through your eyeballs alone. So don’t be fooled by a slick production!

Measure twice, cut once. This is a valid mantra of the Construction Trade and one that is still ingrained into the deepest recesses of my mind. Simply put, you cannot uncut a piece of wood, as my Grandfather told me in a blunt Irish manner. So double check everything before you do it. If you’re new to DIY, there is no shame in checking three or four times before cutting anything. No one will be able to tell how long you spent getting it right, but they will see straight away how you got it wrong.

“A bad workman always blames their tools” Sometimes the tools are actually to blame! If you spend more on your lunch than you spend on your tools, you may as well use that toasted panini to hammer in those nails as the result will probably turn out similar.

Finally, DIY is not a couples bonding experience! It’s not. I am not saying that couples can’t do DIY jobs together, but I strongly advise against it (unless you have a shared traumatic event like being kidnapped by Somali Pirates or being held in Guantanamo bay). This is the reason why a builder will have a ‘lackey’ to assist them on any job. The role mostly involves passing things to the boss, which are already within their reach. But the most important role of the ‘lackey’ (or underling) is to be sworn at, blamed rightly or wrongly for any problems and be the focal point for any frustration arising from the job. So unless you already have these roles established within your relationship (which may be something worth looking into if that’s the case, but who am I to say), avoid it at all costs. I could go on but I am still in the Builders’ Union, which much like the Magic Circle has strict rules on what we can and can’t divulge to the public. So to summarise, doing DIY around your home is like going to Vegas. The payout for a successful pull on the one arm bandit can reap huge rewards and bring all the plaudits of success. But ultimately the odds are stacked against you, and the house always wins. Author: BeMoreDrew

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Slowly, slowly, catches the monkey. As humans we first learn to crawl, walk and then run. Even then it takes many more years to hone your skills to be able to jump, skip and not fall flat on your face. The same applies to DIY. So start with small simple tasks like fixing that kitchen cupboard door that has been hanging slightly wonky for months now. Once you have mastered these “crawling” tasks, then progress onto “walking” tasks, such as some light woodwork before going into a full-blown

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

119

DIY

PUT UP A FENCE Offering privacy, security and marking a physical boundary, here’s all the advice you need to install fencing. Planning and Preparation Carefully plan your fence before starting, as this will limit cutting and wastage, and will help you to be accurate when ordering the materials that you need.

In most cases, you can build a fence up to 2m in height without planning permission, but it’s best to check with your local planning office if you are unsure of the restrictions. If you are installing a fence that runs adjacent to your neighbour’s garden, talk them through your plans and check whether they are happy for you to access their garden, as it’s easier if you can work from both sides of the fence. Whilst it is possible to install a fence all year round, it’s best to avoid very hot, very cold or wet weather conditions. If you are going to be securing your posts with Postcrete, as we are, you’ll need 8ft posts for a 6ft fence, as roughly 2ft will be underground. If you are planning to use post-spikes or bolt down post sockets, you’ll only need 6ft posts.

120

If you are planning to add a gravel board or trellis to your fence, factor it into your plans as their size may determine the length of fence posts you need.

Do it Right! Even though the posts are already treated, it’s a good idea to soak the base of the post in wood preservative before installation. Always use treated wood and exterior grade screws to prevent premature rotting and rusting. Even if you are installing a pressuretreated fence panel it should be raised a minimum of 50mm above ground level to prevent rotting. If you are installing a fence onto a sloping area, keep the fence panels horizontal but fill the angled gap by cutting gravel board to size. Use a circular saw or jigsaw to make accurate angled cuts. Some heavily sloped areas will require a different method of installation, so it’s best to seek advice as the method will be dependent on the specifics of your garden and the gradient of the slope.

Whilst it is possible to install a fence on your own, it’s much easier with an extra pair of hands, so ask a friend to help out.

Staying Safe When using Postcrete, wear a dust mask, safety goggles and protective gloves and be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions. Wear protective gloves when handling wood or applying wood preservative and be sure to always follow manufacturer’s instructions for drying and safety. When drilling, wear safety goggles. Offcuts of treated timber should be disposed of safely – your local recycling centre should be able to advise.

Aftercare Treat all cut timber and drill holes with two coats of preservative. Once the fence is complete, apply a paint or wood stain to add a splash of colour and further protect the timber. These come in a variety of colours so be sure to look at the range.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Use a detector to check the area for any underground cables and pipes, to make sure you can dig the necessary holes along your fence line.

DIY

Step by step

Step 8 - Using a batten that is cut to the same length as your fence panel as a guide, carefully mark out where the centre point of each post will be.

Step 1 - Remove any rocks or debris from the area and carefully dig up any small plants or shrubs that you want to replant once the fence is in position.

Step 5 - Add Postcrete and be sure to follow manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions. Fill the hole until the Postcrete is 25mm beneath the soil line and continue to check the post stays vertical. Step 2 - Mark out the position of your first fence post. Use a spade or post-hole digger to dig a hole appropriate to the length of the post you are using; this tends to be about 600mm deep by 300mm square.

Step 6 - Use a trowel to create a gentle slope in the Postcrete so that rainwater runs away from the post on all sides. Remove the timber props once the Postcrete has set. Step 3 - Add roughly 25mm of gravel or MOT Type 1 to the bottom of the hole; this will aid drainage and reduce the chance of the post rotting over time.

Step 9 - Repeat the above process until all fence posts are in place.

Step 10 - If your fence panels are dip treated then protect them from rot by installing pressure-treated gravel boards. Start by marking the positioning of an L bracket onto the base of each post.

Step 7 - Use stakes and a string line to mark where the fence will run.

GET A MATE ROUND TO HELP OUT

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Step 4 - Place a length of fence post into the hole. Use a spirit level to check that the post is perfectly vertical on two adjacent sides then screw pieces of timber to the post to hold it in place.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

121

DIY

Adding Trellis

Step 11 - Use a drill or electric screwdriver to fix an L bracket to each post. Secure the gravel boards through the L bracket with 20mm screws.

Step 12 - Mark out the positions of two U brackets to the inside of each post, one 150mm from the top, and one 150mm from the bottom of where the fence panel will be. Secure in position with 35mm external grade screws.

Step 1 - If you included a trellis in your plans, then you should have ordered posts that are long enough to accommodate the extra height of the trellis.

Step 15 - If you need to trim a fence panel to fit the remaining space, measure out the section you need and mark a saw guideline. Then, remove the framing battens from the front and the back of section you will be using. Step 2 - Start by fixing a U bracket into the middle of where the trellis will be positioned. Add additional brackets if the fence is situated in a particularly windy location.

Step 16 - Carefully saw down your guideline. Place the framing battens back into the required position and fix the panel.

Step 13 - Carefully lift the fence panels into position, sliding them down and between the U brackets and then secure in place with 35mm external grade screws.

Step 3 - Slide the trellis into position and secure through the brackets with 35mm external-grade screws. Repeat this process until your trellis is complete.

Step 17 - Finally, add a neat finish and protect the end of the wood by adding a post cap. Pre-drill your hole before securing with one screw.

For more Wickes DIY guidelines head to: www.wickes.co.uk/how-to-guides

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Step 14 - Lay a piece of timber across the top of two consecutive posts and use a spirit level to check the posts are level. If need be, trim the tops of the posts down so they are all the same height.

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

123

FIRST LOOK Land Rover Defender Unlike the original Defender, this all-new one wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just be at home off road On sale Early 2020 Price from ÂŁ40,000 (est)

BOXING CLEVER Specify the Adventure Pack and you get storage boxes similar to the panniers on a motorcycle, plus extra underbody protection.

Like the 110, the three-door 90 variant can be had with a central jump seat that allows three to travel in the front; a protective body wrap and painted steel wheels are optional Like the 110, the three-door 90 variant can be had with a central jump seat that allows three to travel in the front; a protective body wrap and painted steel wheels are optional

can be specified permanent four-wheel drive, hill-start Under the skin, it’s closely related to the ECONOMY & EMISSIONS with fiin-car ve, six or assistance, a TerrainRange Response that OFFICIAL current Discovery, Roversystem and Range 1 Traditional instruments 2 Wireless updates 33.2mpg 3 You get up to five USB Combined 4 Class-leading OFFICIAL Combined 3 ed 00.0mpg MPG MPG Low speed 25.2mpg Low speed n seven seats allows the driver to optimise the car for different Rover Sport, rather than the classic Defender, have been ditched in ensure infotainment and 12V sockets, while storage includes a tray 00.0mpg (WLTP) (WLTP) Medium speed 34.4mpg Medium speed n meaning chassissetting) or favour of a screen with system is always running a three-pin domestic on the dash and a huge conditionsno(orhardcore just selectseparate an automatic ban 00.0mpg High speed 38.2mpg High speed n rigid axles. However, the suspension has a customisable layout the latest software socket is also available bin between the seats and Land Rover’ s Clearsight Ground View Test MPG 32.4mpg Test MPG 3 t per 12,000 miles £000 been reinforced, and the new Defender Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £2039 Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £ technology, which displays the area under has more suspension travel and ground litres Tank 46 litres Tank 5 the bonnetthan and itsahead the front wheels clearance sister ofcars. In five-door 110 ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 CO2 emissions (NEDC) 176g/km CO2 emissions (NEDC) 1 is further boosted form, the Defender onItsa capability dashboard-mounted screen.by permanent four-wheel drive, hill-start can be specified Huntingford 1 AsSteve with the original Defender, you’ll be ableSAFETY Steve.Huntingford@haymarket.com assistance, a Terrain Response system that Euro NCAP rating (2017) with five, sixyyyy or Euro NCAP rating (2015) yyyyy toallows buy the three-door five-dooroneversions, called 2 THE WORD ‘ICONIC’ has to bethe thedifferent driver toand optimise caroffor seven seats 92% 75% 75% 88% 88% 87% 71% All protection most overused in the English language, but All protection the 90 and (or 110just respectively (although these conditions select an setting) the Land Rover Defender is aautomatic car that’s fully deserving of the tag, as the descendant and Landno Rover’s Ground View numbers longerClearsight correspond exactly toofthePOWERTRAIN 4 the original Land Rover Series I, and a model technology, which displays the area under that was as popular with farmers and the Engine 4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol Engine 4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol distances between the front and rear axles military as it was with the Queen and fashionthe bonnet and ahead of the front wheels Peak power 316bhp @ 6500rpm Peak power 296bhp @ 6000rpm conscious celebrities. inonIt’s inches). And there are lotsscreen. of design nods perhaps not surprising, then, that it took Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm a dashboard-mounted Land Rover so long to replace it. And while Gearbox 6-spd manual Gearbox 6-spd manual totheAs thecarwith classic Defender, including very the original Defender, you’ll betoable it has come up with is designed be much more upmarket (and civilised on the to buyfront three-door five-door squaredversions, called PERFORMANCE short and rearand overhangs, road) than its predecessor, the company’s 3 the 90 andare 110also respectively (although these engineers keen to emphasise that off wheelarches and so-called Alpine light it’s even more capable off road. numbers no longer correspond exactly to the Under the skin, it’s closely related to the Top Top windows setbetween into the roof.front current Discovery, Range Rover 1 Traditional instruments 3 You get up to five USB 4 Class-leading in-car distances the andand rearRange axles 0-60mph speed2 Wireless updates 0-60mph speed Rover Sport, rather than the classic Defender, have been ditched in ensure infotainment and 12V sockets, while includes a tray 5.4sec 169mph 5.7sec storage 161mph Those details sit alongside touches in inches). And there areseparate lots modern of design meaning no hardcore chassisnods or favour of a screen with system is always running a three-pin domestic on the dash and a huge rigid suspension a customisable layout the latest software socket is also available bin between the seats to theaxles. such asclassic fullHowever, LEDDefender, lightstheandincluding a square,veryhas bodybeen reinforced, and the new Defender short frontsuspension and rear overhangs, Acceleration has more andsquaredground coloured panel in the travel rear side glass (optionalAcceleration clearance than its sister cars. five-door 110 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-70mph through the Ingears 4.9sec offItswheelarches and so-called Alpine light capability is further boosted by form, the Defender 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4th 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th on the 90 and standard on the 110). In permanent drive, hill-start can be specified windows setfour-wheel into the roof. 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec assistance, a Terrain Response system that 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec with five, six5th or 4.8sec 6th addition, buyers willoptimise be able the tomodern choose from Thosethedetails allows driversit toalongside car fortouches different seven seats Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m conditions just select automatic setting) such as full(or LED lights andana(which square, bodyfour design packs: Country gives the and Land Rover’s Clearsight Ground View Noise At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB Noise At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB coloured panel in the rear side glassunder (optional technology, which displays area car a classic Defender look),theUrban (which ‘Options include the bonnet and ahead of the front wheels on the 90 and standard on the 110). In on a dashboard-mounted screen. CARS PICTURED adds glitzythedetails as 22in wheels), As with buyers original you’ll befrom ableHonda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic addition, willsuch beDefender, able to choose Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 everything from to buy three-door and five-door versions, called Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se Adventure (with additional four design packs: Country underbody (which givesthese the paint (£525) the 90 and 110 respectively (although and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250) numbers no longer correspond exactly to the car a classic look), Urban (which an electric winch protection andDefender side-mounted storage boxes distances between the front and rear axles OUR RATINGS adds glitzyAnd details such 22in in inches). there areas lots of wheels), design nods be disappointing for your gear) and Explorer (featuring a roof Driving Driving in a Range Rover (or even a to the classic Defender, including very to a rooftop tent’ Adventure (with additional underbody short front and rear overhangs, squaredPerformance Performance Discovery), it feels right here. ladder, roofand rackside-mounted and anti-glareAlpine bonnet). off wheelarches and so-calledstorage light protection boxes Ride Ride windows set into the roof. helpsHandling that youinstilla Range get all the mod Inyour addition, there will be a(featuring host of unusual forThose gear) Explorer a roof Handling beItdisappointing Rover (orcons, even a detailsand sit alongside modern touches Refinement Refinement such as full LED lights and a square, bodyladder, roof rackoptions and anti-glare bonnet). Discovery), it feels right here. including a 10.0in touchscreen infotainment personalisation – everything from an Behind the wheel Behind the wheel coloured panel in the rear side glass (optional ‘Options include addition, will beonathe host110). of unusual It helpsDriving that youposition still get all the mod cons, Driving position onInthe 90 andthere standard In system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto electric winch and painted steel wheels to addition, buyers will be able to choose from Visibility Visibility everything from personalisation options – everything from an including a 10.0in touchscreen infotainment four design packs: Country (which gives the Infotainment Infotainment smartphone mirroring, plusand digital instruments aelectric rooftopwinch tentDefender and removable body wrap car a classic look), Urban (which andapainted steel wheels to Quality system with Apple CarPlay Android Auto an electric winch Quality adds glitzy details such as 22in wheels), HIGH STANDARD that can show a wide range of information. protects the metallic paint when Space and practicality Space and practicality athat rooftop tent and a removable body wrap smartphone mirroring, plus digital instruments to a rooftop tent’ Adventure (with additional underbody Front space protection and HIGHspace STANDARD that theside-mounted metallic paint when that canFront show a wide rangeUSB of information. have been Thoughtful touches include ports on the you’rprotects e off-roading and gives thestorage car a boxesPrototypes Rear space for your gear) and Explorer (featuring a roof Rear space be disappointing in a Range Rover (or even a Prototypes have been you’re andanti-glare gives thebonnet). car a Thoughtful touches include USB ports on the ladder,off-roading roof rack and Discovery), it feels right here. Seating flexibility Seatingspecifi flexibility subjected to more front seatbacks, cally positioned to allow distinctive satin fi nish. In addition, there will be a host of unusual Boot It helpsBoot that you still get all the mod cons, subjected to more distinctive satin fi nish. front seatbacks, specifi cally positioned to allow personalisation options – everything from an including a 10.0in touchscreen infotainment Buying and owning Buying and owning 45,000 durability those in the second row toto and charge devices Inside, you’ll fifind metal on electric painted steel systeminwith Apple CarPlay Android Auto than 45,000 durability Inside,winch you’ll and nd exposed exposed metalwheels on to than those the second row charge devices Costs a rooftop tent and a removable body wrap Costs smartphone mirroring, plus digital instruments tests, including desert while using the optional tablet holders. the doors and a dashboard that’ s tests, including desert the doors and a dashboard that’s while using the optional tablet holders. Equipment HIGH STANDARD that protects the metallic paint when that canEquipment show a wide range of information. Prototypes have been you’reminimalist off-roading andthose givesof the car a Thoughtful touchesfeature includeisUSB on the Reliability Reliability heat, Arctic conditions more than other Another notable dashboardheat, Arctic conditions Another notable feature is the theports dashboardmore minimalist than those of other subjected more distinctive satin finish. front seatbacks, specifi cally positioned to allow Safety andtosecurity Safety and security and altitudes of up Land Rovers. However, while this would mounted gear selector (all new Defenders than 45,000 durability Inside, you’ll find exposed metal on those in the second row to charge devices and altitudes of up mounted gear selector (all new Defenders Land Rovers. However, while this would tests, including desert the doors and a dashboard that’s while using the optional tablet holders. to 10,000ft. Overall rating heat, Arctic conditions more minimalist than those of other Another notable feature is the dashboardto 10,000ft. and altitudes of up Land Rovers. However, while this would mounted gear selector (all new Defenders2019 9 whatcar.com November to 10,000ft. November 2019 9 whatcar.com whatcar.com November 2019 9

‘Options include everything from an electric winch to a rooftop tent’

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

º º

What Car? What New CarCar? Buying New Car Buying

Find your perfect deal today at whatcar.com/new-car-deals Find your perfect deal today at whatcar.com/new-car-deals Buy your next car from home Our online service links you with trusted dealers Buy your next our car Target from home who will match or beat Price – so you Our online service links new you with trusted dealers can get your perfect car at a discount who will match beat our Target Price – so you withoutorthe hassle of haggling can get your perfect new car at a discount without the hassle of haggling

New Car Buying New Car Buying

use an eight-speed automatic gearbox), ECONOMY car feeling&composed at higher speeds and Discovery’s but fal short of most other rivals’. EMISSIONS 3 which leaves room for an optional central OFFICIAL through quiCombined ck changes of direction. 33.2mpg The five-OFFICIAL door 110 modelCombined wil go on sale ed 00.0mpg MPG MPG Low speed 25.2mpg Low speed n 00.0mpg FIRST LOOK (WLTP) (WLTP) Medium speed 34.4mpg Medium speed n front seat that al00.0mpg lows the 90 model to seat up Initial y, buyers wil be able to choose from38.2mpgfirst, priced from £45,240,High with speed the three-door ban High speed n to similes x people.The£000 110 is available in five, six 296bhp foTest ur-cylMPG inder and 396bhp six-cylinder32.4mpg90 fol owing shortly afterwards and likely to Test MPG 3 t per 12,000 Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £2039 Fuel cost per 12,000 miles £ and seven-seat configurations, with the latter petrol engiTank nes (badged P300 and P400 46 litresstart at about £40,000.There wil also be two litres Tank 5 ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 CO emissions (NEDC) 176g/km CO emissions (NEDC) 1 swapping the central front seat for two that respectively), as well as 197bhp and 237bhp Commercial models, costing from around SAFETY fold up from beneath the boot floor. four-cylinder diesels (D200 andyyyyy D240) that £35,000 plEuro us VAT,NCAP whilerating a plug-(2015) in hybrid wil yyyy join Euro NCAP rating (2017) 92% and 75% 75% of88% the rangeAllbyprotection Unusually for a modern SUV, the spare wheelAll protection both average 37.2mpg emit 199g/km next year. A larger88% 130 model87%is 71% (when specified) is mounted on the tailgate, POWERTRAIN CO2.Those figures are comparable with the being developed for launch in 2022. Engine 1996cc, turbo, petrol Engine 4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol which has to be side-hinged as a result and Peak power 4cyl, 316bhp @ 6500rpm Peak power 296bhp @ 6000rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm therefore can’t be opened if you back the carGearboxTHE RIVALS 6-spd manual Gearbox 6-spd manual into a tight parking space or up against a walPERFORMANCE l. We won’t get to drive the Defender until later Top Top 0-60mph speed 0-60mph speed this year. However, we have had a passenger 5.4sec 169mph 5.7sec 161mph ride in a late prototype on a test track that Acceleration Acceleration through the gears 4.6sec 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec featured one pothole and bump after another30-70mph ,30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4th 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th and here the ride was certainly impressive.The50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m suspension is bril iant at taking the sting out ofNoiseAudi AtQ730mph 65.6dB At 70mph Jeep72.2dB Wrangler Mercedes-Benz G-Class Noise At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB bigger impacts, yet taut enough to keep the CARS PICTURED Target Price From £48,732 Target Price From £39,955 Target Price From £94,500 Pick of the range Pick of the range Pick of the range OUR RATINGS Driving Driving 45 TDI Sport 2.0 GME Sport 4dr Performance G350d AMG Line Performance 2

ALL CLEAR The new Defender has 291mm of ground clearance – more than the Jeep Wrangler (252mm) and Mercedes-Benz G-Class (241mm).

Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 paint (£525) Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se The seats in most versions mix leather with hard-wearing textiles; permanent four-wheel drive boosts capability; rear-mounted spareand wheel meanscamera tailgate has toand open sideways rear-view (£400) Visio System Pack (£250)

use an eight-speed automatic gearbox), car feeling composed at higher speeds and Discovery’s but fall short of most other rivals’. which leaves room for an optional central through quick changes of direction. The five-door 110 model will go on sale front seat that allows the 90 model to seat up Initially, buyers will be able to choose from first, priced from £45,240, with the three-door to six people. The 110 is available in five, six 296bhp four-cylinder and 396bhp six-cylinder 90 following shortly afterwards and likely to and seven-seat configurations, with the latter Ridepetrol engines (badged P300 and P400 start at about Ride £40,000. There will also be two swapping the central front seat for two that Handling respectively), as well as 197bhp and 237bhp Commercial models, costing from around Handling fold up from beneath the boot floor. four-cylinder diesels (D200 and D240) that £35,000 plus VAT, while a plug-in hybrid will join Refi nement Refi nement Unusually for a modern SUV, the spare wheel both average 37.2mpg and emit 199g/km of the range by next year. A larger 130 model is wheel Behind the wheelin 2022. . Those figures are comparable with the (when specified) is mounted on the tailgate, Behind CO2the being developed for launch Driving position which has to be side-hinged as a result and Driving position therefore can’t be opened if you back the carVisibility Visibility THE RIVALS into a tight parking space or up against a wall. Infotainment Infotainment We won’t get to drive the Defender until later Quality Quality this year. However, we have had a passenger Space and practicality Space and practicality ride in a late prototype on a test track that Front space Front space featured one pothole and bump after another, Rear space Rear space and here the ride was certainly impressive. The suspension is brilliant at taking the sting out ofSeating Audi Q7 Jeep Wrangler Mercedes-Benz G-Class flexibility Seating flexibility bigger impacts, yet taut enough to keep the Boot Boot Target Price From £48,732 Target Price From £39,955 Target Price From £94,500 Buying and owning Buying and owning Pick of the range Pick of the range Pick of the range Costs 45 TDI Sport Costs 2.0 GME Sport 4dr G350d AMG Line

‘Exposed metal would be disappointing in a Range Rover, but it feels right here’

Quiet, comfy and plusher than the Defender inside, the Q7 is the benchmark luxury SUV if you rarely (if ever) venture off road.

‘Exposed metal would Equipment Quiet, comfy and plusher be disappointing in Reliability Defender inside, Safety than andthe security the Q7 is the benchmark a Range Rover, but luxury SUV if you rarely (if Overall rating it feels right here’ ever) venture off road.

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

Sets the standard for off-road ability but, unlike Defender, is strictly a five-seater. Its onestar Euro NCAP safety rating is very disappointing.

Similar in concept to the Defender, in that it’s much better on road than its predecessor and stil hugely capable off it. Pricey, though.

Equipment

Sets the standard for off-road Similar in concept to the Reliability ability but, unlike Defender, in that it’s much SafetyDefender, and security is strictly a five-seater. Its onebetter on road than its star Euro NCAP safety rating predecessor and still hugely is very disappointing. capable off it. Pricey, though.

whatcar.com November 2019 11 whatcar.com

November 2019 11

hunting Trophy

COMPARISON

Our favourite hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R, is being chased down by the celebratory TCR version of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, as well as the most extreme Renault MĂŠgane RS to date: the 300 Trophy

hunting Photography: Will Williams

Combined Urban Extra-urban

00.0mpg 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

£000

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed HighTHE speed CONTENDERS

Renault Mégane RS

Tank 00 litres CO2 emissions 000g/km, Euro 0

33.2mp 25.2mp 34.4mp 38.2mp

Test MPG 300 Trophy Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

32.4mp £2039

TankList price £31,835 Price £30,775 COTarget (NEDC) 2 emissions

46 litres 176g/km

Honda Civic Type R The latest RS really impressed 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT in Cup form, and this Trophy price £33,550 Euro NCAP rating (2017) versionList is even more yyyyy focused.

SAFETY

Target Price £32,750

Our reigning All protection 92%Hot Hatch 75% of the 75%

NEW Year is a sensational driver’s car,

88%

so it will be tough to beat.

POWERTRAIN NEW

Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox

4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol 316bhp @ 6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm 6-spd manual

Volkswagen Golf GTI Renault Mégane RS 300 TCRTrophy 5dr

PERFORMANCE

List price £31,835 Target Price £30,775 List price £35,305 Top The latest RS really impressed 0-60mph speed Target Price in Cup form, and£35,305 this Trophy 5.4secTCR 169mph version is even moreproduces focused. special edition

286bhp and is the last hurrah NEW

for the current Golf GTI. Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2se 50-70mphIT’S 3rdCOMMON 2.3sec 4thENOUGH 3.0sec 5th for 3.9sec car 6th 5.5se Volkswagen Golf GTI

to try7.5m to whip up interest TCR 5dr Braking makers 30-0mph 70-0mph 41.4m

in models that are nearing the At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB List price £35,305 end ofTarget their life by bringing Price £35,305 out TCR special edition produces ‘special edition’ versions. However, CARS PICTURED and is the last hurrah Honda Civic Type R 2.0case VTECof Turbo GTVolkswagen with Polished Metal metallic in286bhp the the for the current Golf GTI. paint (£525) Golf GTI, these have earned a reputation for being truly special, IT’S COMMON ENOUGH for car OUR RATINGS rather just makersthan to try to cynical whip upmarketing interest in models So, thatthis arenew nearing the Driving exercises. TCR model – end of their life by bringing out Performance which represents the swansong ‘special edition’ versions. However, Ride in the case of the Volkswagen Handling for the current generation of the Golf GTI, these have earned a hot hatch – for hasbeing a lot totruly livespecial, up to. Refinement reputation Behind the wheel rather than just marketing Sounding likecynical a local radio exercises. So, this new TCR model – Driving position station but actually named after Visibility which represents the swansong the touring car generation racing version of for the current of the Infotainment hot hatch – has a lot to live up to. Golf, it has 44bhp more than Quality theSounding like a local radio Space and practicality the existing GTI Performance, station but actually named after Front space the touring car racing version of taking the total up to 286bhp. the Golf, it has 44bhp more than Rear space What’s more,GTI there are plenty the existing Performance, Seating flexibility taking the total up todetails, 286bhp. of look-at-me design Boot What’s more, there are plenty Buying and owning the brakes have been upgraded of look-at-me design details, Costs the brakes have beencan upgraded and the suspension be, too. Equipment and the suspension can be, too. Renault, by contrast, appears Reliability Renault, by contrast, appears to have tosecurity have decided decided that that in in a a world world of of Safety and streaming services services and and same-day same-day streaming delivery, people don’t want to Overall rating delivery, people want to wait until a car isdon’t about to exit stageuntil left before gettothe wait a car isthey about exit stagewhatcar.com left before theyJune get the 2019 | 77 Noise

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

whatcar.com June 2019 | 77

ban

00.0mpg COMPARISON 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

fastest, most focused versions. It’s little more than six months t per 12,000 £000 sincemiles it introduced its latest Mégane RS, yet we now have this hardcore Trophy model. Again, litres power has been hiked, here by ssions 000g/km, 0 Plus, it features 20bhp toEuro 296bhp. the lowered Cup chassis that’s usually an option, its accelerator responses have been sharpened and there’s a freer-breathing exhaust with the potential to make it sound even better. Before either of these cars can be crowned as the new hot hatch king, though, they first need to get the better of the Honda Civic Type R. It has set the standard for the past two years, managing to be both scintillating and sensible, and it actually has more power than either of the newcomers. DRIVING Performance, ride, handling, refinement

You could argue that a car’s 0-60mph time isn’t particularly relevant; after all, how often do you find yourself needing to blast away from a set of traffic lights as quickly as possible? However, it remains a key number in any game of Top Trumps, and it’s the Golf that gives you the most to brag to your mates about. Its standard DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox incorporates a launch control system that allows even the most clod-footed of drivers to make a perfect getaway every time. Plus, the Golf swaps ratios far quicker than is possible in either of its manual rivals. The result is 0-60mph in just 5.2sec, compared with 5.4sec in the Civic and 5.7sec in the Mégane, although the latter can be ordered with a dual-clutch automatic of its own (for £1710), whereas the former is manual only. Despite being the heaviest car here and having the least power, the Golf continues to pile on speed fastest when rolling, aided by those blink-and-you’ll-missthem gearchanges, which can also be controlled by the driver via steering wheel-mounted paddles. But you’re still unlikely to feel shortchanged by the performance of the Civic or Mégane, and there’s real pleasure to be had from flicking from gear to gear using the Civic’s super-slick manual ’box. The Mégane’s, on the other hand, is a little stiff. But you’ll be tempted to cut Renault some slack when you floor the accelerator, because the car sounds fantastic – particularly in Race mode. The Golf’s engine note is rather ordinary by comparison, despite it being digitally enhanced, and while the Civic emits plenty of 78 | June 2019 whatcar.com

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed HONDA CIVIC TYPE R High speed

33.2mpg 25.2mpg 34.4mpg 38.2mpg

BEST

This is the Civic’s weakest area, Test MPG because its 7.0in touchscreen has per 12,000 miles small icons, Fuel overlycost complicated menus and sluggish responses. To Tank make matters worse, the screen is disappointingly in resolution CO2low emissions (NEDC) and prone to showing reflections due to the angle at which it’s mounted. The one saving grace is the factrating that you get Apple Euro NCAP (2015) CarPlay and Android Auto 88% allowing 87% 71% All smartphone protection integration, you to bypass Honda’s software.

DRIVING 32.4mpg POSITION £2039

3 £

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

46 litres 176g/km

5 1

SAFETY

yyyyy

Euro NCAP rating (2017) 92%

75%

88%

Engine Peak power 1 You sit Peak nice and low, torque plus the gearlever is well Gearbox positioned and has a

4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol 316bhp @ 6500rpm 3 The interior looks 2 Civic has ftthe@most in295Ib 2500-4500rpm quite different from the car storage, including a 6-spd manual useful cubby at the base standard Civic’s, thanks

short, precise action

of its centre console

PERFORMANCE

RENAULT MEGANE RS

Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox

4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol 296bhp @ 6000rpm 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm 6-spd manual

to all the red trim

INFOTAINMENT

Top speed 169mph

0-60mph 5.4sec

yyyy

POWERTRAIN

Top Like the Civic and the Golf, the 0-60mph speed Mégane comes with sat-nav, 5.7sec a DAB radio 161mph Bluetooth, and Apple

Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m Noise

3 n n n

Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed INFOTAINMENT

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

All protection2

OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB 3

and Android phone connectivity. As in the Civic, the screen could be easier to read – in this instance Acceleration because it’s rather dull. However, 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec Renault’s operating system is 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4thAnd 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th more logically laid out. if you spend £800 upgrade to the 5th 4.8sec 6th 50-70mph 3rd to 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec punchy Bose stereo, the standard 7.0in screen is binned in favour of 43.9m Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph a less fiddly 8.7in one (pictured).

Noise

At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB

CARS PICTURED

Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 paint (£525) Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se 1 While automatic cars 2 Trophy gets Renault’s 3 The optional Recaro and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250) get an electronic parking RS Monitor as standard, seats look and feel great brake, manual so are worth considering, OURmodels RATINGSmeaning on-board stick with a lever performance telemetery even at £1500

Driving Performance Ride VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI Handling Refinement Behind the wheel 2 Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space 1 Seating flexibility Boot Buying and owning 3 Costs Equipment Reliability 1 ManualSafety shifts are 2 Standard digital and security done via wheel-mounted paddles or by nudging the lever back and forth

instrument display

shows a wide variety of Overall rating info reasonably clearly

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

Driving Performance RideINFOTAINMENT Handling It’s the Golf that has the best Refiinfotainment nement system here. Not Behind wheel only isthe it the most intuitive, but its 8.0in screen is also super-bright Driving position and responds almost instantly Visibility when you press it. We wouldn’t Infotainment bother with the optional (£200) Quality voice control, because it’s rather Space basicand and practicality frequently fails to do Front space what you want it to. However, the Dynaudio Rear space Excite stereo upgrade (£550)flis worth considering Seating exibility if you’re an audiophile. Boot BEST Buying and owning SYSTEM Costs Equipment Reliability 3 Tartan seat trim of other Safety and security GTIs has been swapped for a more modern but less distinctive design

ban

00.0mpg 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

t per 12,000 miles

£000

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Combined 33.2mpg Combined MPG MPG RS vs Volkswagen Low speed Civic Type R vs Renault 25.2mpgMégane Low speed Golf GTI Honda (WLTP) (WLTP) Medium speed 34.4mpg Medium speed High speed 38.2mpg Highthis speed turbo whoosh, doesn’t have

Boots’ suitcase-carrying capacities are measured with a 560x350x230mm Antler suitcase, with the rear seatbacks in place and up to the parcel shelf

litres 920mm ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 1395mm

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

32.4mpg £2039

Tank 940mm CO2 emissions (NEDC)

46 litres 176g/km

1445mm

SAFETY 725mm

Euro NCAP rating (2017) All protection

92%

1090mm yyyyy

75%

Rear head room isn’t great, but BEST there’s so much leg room that BOOT POWERTRAIN tall passengers can slouch. The

75%

88%

Civic also has the best boot by a

495-705mm

930-1770mm 855-1280mm

Engine mile, and its 4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol pull-across luggage thoughtful @ touch Peak powercover is a 316bhp 6500rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm Boot 420-1209 litres Gearbox Suitcases 6-spd manual 7 PERFORMANCE

0-60mph 5.4sec 910mm 1380mm 650mm

Top speed 169mph

960mm Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 1425mm 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 1075mm 6th 5.5sec

Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m

The Mégane is the most cramped 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB inAtthe back, with little room for feet under the front seats. The boot isn’t as impressive as its official CARS PICTURED figures suggest and there’s a Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic 475-690mm sizeable lip at its entrance paint (£525)

Noise

745-1500mm 1105-1350mm

Boot 434-1247 litres Suitcases 5 OUR RATINGS

Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility 930mm 945mm Infotainment Quality 1370mm 1450mm Space and practicality 670mm Front space Rear space Seating flexibility The Golf has the pokiest boot, Boot but it’s well shaped, so it can still Buying and owning take as many carry-on suitcases Costs as the Mégane’s. Rear leg room Equipment is decent rather than great, but 415-790mm Reliability there’s plenty of head room 730-1490mm Safety and security Boot 380-1270 litres

1015-1270mm

Suitcases 5 Overall rating

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

1090mm

3 n n n

you impersonating the Cheshire Test MPG 3 Cat in the way that the Mégane’s costdo. per 12,000 miles £ growls andFuel crackles Instead, the biggest thrills in Tankfrom the way it 5 the Civic come tackles corners. It feels incredibly CO2 emissions (NEDC) 1 poised, with little body lean and loads of grip. Plus, it remains very stable under hard braking and its differential Eurolimited-slip NCAP rating (2015) (LSD) does an excellent job of distributing power between the front wheels 88% 87% in 71% All protection whatever way maximises traction. All of this means you quickly feel comfortable driving the Civic fast, whereas the Mégane takes Engine 1798cc, time to get used4cyl, to. Yes, it also turbo, has petrol LSD (as does296bhp the Golf),@and this Peakanpower 6000rpm you out of295Ib tight bends with Peakdrags torque ft @ 3200rpm even more verve than the Civic’s. Gearbox 6-spd manual But under hard acceleration, it can feel like someone has hacked into the steering and is fighting you for control, because the engine’s torque makes the wheel tug left and right in your Tophands. Adding to the Mégane’s complex 0-60mph speed character is four-wheel steering, 5.7sec 161mph with the rears turning in the opposite direction to the fronts at speeds of up to 62mph. This not only gives it a tight turning circle Acceleration but also improves its agility on 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec winding roads. You really do feel 30-50mph 4th around 4.1sec you; 5th 6.4sec 6th like the3rd car 2.6sec is pivoting some people will love but5th it 4.8sec 6th 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4ththis, 3.3sec can feel quite disconcerting when you’re driving hard. Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m And what of the Golf? Well, its Noise steeringAt is 30mph the most64.4dB preciseAt of70mph 71.2dB the lot, offering loads of feedback whether you’re winding lock on or off. Unfortunately, you have to put Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 up with more body roll than you Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se do in the other carsand and it feels the and rear-view camera (£400) Visio System Pack (£250) least stable under hard braking. This is reflected in its lap time. Our 0.9-mile test track is designed to simulate a meandering Driving

yyyy

Performance Ride HOW THEY FARE ON TRACK Handling Renault VW Refinement Honda Civic Mégane Golf Type R RS GTI Behind the wheel GT Trophy TCR Driving position Visibility Lap time 43.1sec 43.2sec 44.4sec Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Start Rear space Seating flexibility Finish Boot Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security What Car?’s 0.9-mile test track is designed to simulate a fast B-road whatcar.com June 2019 | 79

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW E-BOXER RANGE Discover hybrid, the Subaru way.

At Subaru we build powerful, Boxer-engined, all-wheel-driving, safety-standard setting, easy off-roading, any weather-driving, forever-lasting cars. Every step of the way, we make sure that what we do is Better Where It Matters. The all-new e-BOXER self-charging hybrid range is a continuation of Subaru’s commitment to this philosophy. You can expect the same superior safety, go anywhere capability, and rugged reliability that our SUVs are renowned for; with the added benefits of battery based power. And all without the need to plug in to recharge. We’ve merged Subaru’s core DNA with hybrid technology, so you have the best of both worlds. Find out more at Subaru.co.uk

SUBARU e-BOXER RANGE fuel economy (WLTP) and CO2 results (NEDC Correlated): Combined 34.7 – 35.7mpg, CO2 emissions 149-154g/km. Fuel consumption figures are determined according to the WLTP test cycle. Mpg figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes & may not reflect real driving results. CO2 figure shown is based on the outgoing NEDC test cycle & will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. Only compare fuel consumption & CO2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical standard. Fuel consumption achieved in real life conditions & CO2 produced depends on a number of factors including accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles & vehicle load.

† The service intervals for the Subaru e-BOXER range are every 12 months /12,000 miles, whichever comes sooner. The Subaru e-BOXER range is covered by a 5 Year / 100,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Limited Warranty. This comprises of a standard 3 Year / 60,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Manufacturer’s Warranty (bumper to bumper) and an Extended Warranty that applies to the powertrain only, provided by the importer, to complete the 5 Year / 100,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Limited Warranty. ^For added reassurance the traction battery (Lithium-ion) is covered by an 8 year / 100,000 mile Warranty (whichever is sooner). All vehicle bodywork is covered by a 12 Year AntiCorrosion Warranty and paintwork is covered by a 3 Year / 60,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Warranty. Added reassurance is provided by a comprehensive 3 Year Recovery and Assistance Programme valid in the UK and Europe only. For general terms and conditions visit SUBARU.co.uk. Vehicles shown are an XV 2.0i e-BOXER SE Premium Lineartronic, OTR price of £30,995.00 and a Forester 2.0i e-BOXER XE Premium Lineartronic, OTR price of £36,995.00. OTR price incl. VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee plus optional special paint finish at £550. Prices correct at time of going to print.

ban

00.0mpg COMPARISON 00.0mpg 00.0mpg HONDA CIVIC TYPE R

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed High speed

Test MPG is incredibly poised, so you Fuel cost per 12,000 miles quickly feel comfortable driving it fast’ Tank

t per 12,000 miles £000 ‘The Civic

litres ssions 000g/km, Euro 0

CO2 emissions (NEDC)

33.2mpg 25.2mpg 34.4mpg 38.2mpg

OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)

3 n n n

32.4mpgTO DRIVE £2039

benchmark in terms of handling Test MPG limits, and here the Golf was more Fuel costthan per 12,000 miles than a second slower the closely matched Mégane and Civic. Tank The Golf is at its best when driven at eight-tenths, then, at CO2 emissions (NEDC) which point you can really savour its steering and (if you’ve specified the £875 adaptive dampers fitted to NCAP our test car) its supple ride. Euro rating (2015) The Civic is even more forgiving, by the fact it 88% gets adaptive 87% 71% All aided protection dampers as standard, whereas the Mégane’s Cup suspension bounces and jostles you about incessantly; it’s only when you drive like there’s Engine 4cyl, turbo, petrol a tornado on your tail 1798cc, that it starts to settle can appreciate Peak powerand you296bhp @ 6000rpm its torque ability to stay 295Ib composed Peak ft @ on 3200rpm badly surfaced roads. Gearbox 6-spd manual As good as the Mégane’s engine sounds, the fact you can always hear it can become a bit tiring on the motorway, although road noise is relatively subdued by hot hatch standards. There’s a lot more Top of this in the Civic, along with 0-60mph speed some exhaust boom, so it’s the 5.7sec 161mph noisiest cruiser, while the Golf sits at the other end of the refinement spectrum but still suffers from some rear suspension thudding. Acceleration

3 £

BEST

46 litres 176g/km

SAFETY

yyyyy

Euro NCAP rating (2017) All protection

92%

75%

88%

POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox

4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol 316bhp @ 6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm 6-spd manual

PERFORMANCE RENAULT MEGANE RS

0-60mph

Top speed

‘Four-wheel steering makes Mégane 5.4sec the169mph agile, while its engine growls and crackles’ Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec

yyyy

30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec BEHIND THE WHEEL 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4th 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th Driving position, visibility, build quality 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th

Inside, the main difference Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m

Noise

Noise At the 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB GTIs is that trademark tartan

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB

Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic paint (£525)

OUR RATINGS Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot Buying and owning Costs Equipment Reliability Safety and security

‘The Golf piles on speed with the help of blink-and-you’ll-miss-them gearchanges’

Overall rating 80 | June 2019 whatcar.com

5 1

Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m

CARS PICTURED

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed B-road, giving an objective

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

between the TCR and lesser Golf

seat fabric has been swapped for something less retro. The seats themselves are the most Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 conventional here, making them Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se longand journeys andPack (£250) and comfortable rear-view cameraon (£400) Visio System easy to get in and out of but not ideal for fast driving. Climbing into the front seats of the Civic and Mégane is harder, Driving due to their heavy bolstering. But Performance once settled, you’re held tightly Ride in place through corners and still Handling remain free from aches and pains Refieven nement after a few hours at the wheel. Behind the wheel However, the Mégane’s driving position won’t appeal to everyone, Driving position because its seat base is angled up Visibility towards the front of the car in a Infotainment way that makes it feel as if you’re Quality in a really supportive deck chair. Space and practicality Fortunately, the £1500 Recaro Front space buckets go some way towards solving this – and look sensational. Rear space Overall, the Golf feels plushest, Seating flexibility mainly because of the tactile Boot plastics and sense of solidity that Buying andfrom owning it inherits the everyday Golf. CostsIt also gives you the best allEquipment round visibility, thanks to its comparatively large windows, Reliability withand thesesecurity backed up by front and Safety rear parking sensors and a rearview camera. The Civic also gets these features, but the Mégane makes do with rear sensors alone.

ban

t per

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Combined 33.2mpg Combined MPG MPG RS vs Volkswagen Low speed Civic Type R vs Renault 25.2mpg Mégane Low speed Golf GTI Honda (WLTP) (WLTP) Medium speed 34.4mpg Medium speed High speed 38.2mpg High speed WHAT THEY WILL COST

00.0mpg 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

SPACE AND PRACTICALITY Front space, rear space, 12,000 milesflexibility, £000 seating boot

All prices correct at time of testing

One of the advantages of choosing litres any hot hatch over a proper sports ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 don’t have to leave car is that you

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

32.4mpg £2039

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

3 £

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

46 litres 176g/km

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

5 1

Honda Civic Type R Renault Mégane RS Volkswagen Golf GTI The best real-world economy Lowest purchase price and Cheapest to insure but and holds its value well monthly PCP payments priciest to buy and run NCAP rating (2017) Euro NCAP rating (2015)

SAFETY Euro PRICES All

yyyyy

protection

92%

List price Target Price

£33,550 £32,750

POWERTRAIN

Company car tax

Engine (per month) Contract hire power Peak Peak torque RESALE VALUE BY YEAR Gearbox (per month, until April 2020)

If you’re a cash buyer, the Mégane will cost you the least and the Golf the most. Indeed, there’s a significant £4530 between them once discounts are factored in, and although the Golf is cheaper to service and insure, it also depreciates more quickly, so the gap shrinks only to £4111 over three years and 36,000 miles of ownership. As for the Civic, it will cost £1975 more than the Mégane up front, with the difference falling to £1615 in the long run. The running order is the same if you take out PCP finance; the Mégane will cost you a single quid per month less than the Civic but £92 per month less than the Golf. The Mégane also makes the cheapest company car, because while it emits the most CO2, it also has the lowest P11D value. All three come well equipped, although the Mégane is the only one without standard adaptive cruise control (which maintains a set distance from the car in front). Plus, Renault puts traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning in a £250 pack, whereas Honda and Volkswagen include these safety aids as standard.

THREE-YEAR COST Acceleration

0 year

Alloy wheel size

Honda Civic Type R

20in

Renault Mégane RS

19in

Volkswagen Golf GTI

18in

yyyy

All protection

88%

£31,835 £30,775

£403

88%

87%

£35,305 £35,305

£381

71%

£393

4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol Engine 4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol £427@ 6500rpm na na 316bhp Peak power 296bhp @ 6000rpm 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm ■ Honda Civic Type R ■ Renault Mégane RS ■ Volkswagen Golf GTI 6-spd manual Gearbox 6-spd manual

0-60mph 5.4sec

✓ Standard ✗ Not available

75%

PERFORMANCE

BUYING AND OWNING Costs, equipment, reliability, safety and security

EQUIPMENT

75%

30 Value (£1000s)

your kids at home, but the Civic is particularly practical. True, it doesn’t have quite as much head room in the rear as the Golf, but there’s loads more leg room. Meanwhile, the Mégane is the worst for those in the back, not only due to the limited amount of head and leg room it has but also because there’s not much space for feet underneath its front seats. It’s a clear win for the Civic when it comes to luggage space, too; its boot is the longest and tallest here and can swallow the most carry-on suitcases: seven. The Golf and Mégane can each take five, although the latter has the narrowest opening and the biggest lip for you to lift stuff over.

3 n n n

Top speed 169mph

Top £18,453 speed £17,509 161mph

0-60mph 5.7sec

1 year

£17,299

2 years

3 years

Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec ■ Depreciation ■ Insurance ■ Servicing ■ Road tax ■ Fuel (Test MPG) 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4th 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th Honda Civic Type 50-70mph 3rdR2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec £290 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m £14,298

Noise

Total

£3006 £2174

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB

Renault Mégane RS

£290

CARS PICTURED Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with£13,266 Polished Metal£2841 metallic paint (£525) £1686 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Braking 30-0mph£25,886 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m £6118

Noise

At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB

Total £24,271 Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 £6188 Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250) £290

OUR RATINGS

Total £28,382

£18,006 £2772 £6267 Driving Driving £1047 Performance Performance Ride Ride PCP FINANCE COSTS Handling Handling Three-year term, £3000 customer deposit, 12,000 miles per year Refinement Refinement Behind Car Behind the wheel Honda Civic Type R Renault Mégane RS the wheel Volkswagen Golf GTI position MonthlyDriving cost £445 £444 Driving position £536 Visibility Manufacturer deposit contribution na £250 Visibility na Infotainment Infotainment Optional final payment £16,584 £15,905 £15,278 Quality Quality Representative APR 5.9% 4.9% 2.4% Space and practicality Space and practicality Excess mileage charge 10p per mile 8p per mile 9p per mile Front space Front space Other fees £10 option to purchase fee na Rear space £10 option to purchase fee Rear space Seating flexibility Seating flexibility Boot Boot Buying and owning Buying and owning Cruise Dual-zone DAB/ Infotainment Apple Leather Panoramic Parking Rear-view Keyless Metallic Costs control/ Costs climate Bluetooth/ screen size CarPlay/ seats sunroof sensors camera start/entry paint adaptive control sat-nav Android Auto front/rear Equipment Equipment £525 Reliability ✓/✓ Reliability ✓ ✓/ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓/ ✓ ✓/✓/ ✓ 7.0in ✓ ✓/ ✓ Safety security✓/ ✓ 7.0in £550 / ✓/ ✓ £700 £400^ / ✓ and £400^ ✓/ £400* Safety ✓/ ✓ ✓ and✓security ✗**

✓/✓

✓

✓/✓/ ✓

8.0in

Overall rating

✓/ ✓

£1780

£1000

✓/ ✓

✓

✓/ ✓

£595

*Part of Safety Pack Premium **Alcantara Recaro seats are available for £1200 ^Front parking sensors and rear-view camera come together in a £400 pack

82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

whatcar.com June 2019 | 81

ban

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed High speed

00.0mpg COMPARISON 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

STATS, SPECS AND RATINGS Honda Civic Type R

33.2mpg 25.2mpg 34.4mpg 38.2mpg

Renault Mégane RS Test MPG 300 Trophy

t per 12,000 2.0 miles VTEC Turbo £000 GT

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

Width 2085mm

Width 2065mm

litres ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 1434mm

2180mm 680mm

1445mm

OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

32.4mpg TCR 5dr £2039

Width 2027mm

2010mm46 litres

176g/km1482mm 740mm

Combined Low speed Medium speed High speed

3 n n n

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

3 £

1970mm Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

5 1

660mm

SAFETY 4557mm ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL Combined MPG Low speed (WLTP) Medium speed High speed

33.2mpg 25.2mpg 34.4mpg 38.2mpg

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

92%

176g/km

yyyyy 75%

75%

88%

POWERTRAIN Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox

4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol 316bhp @ 6500rpm 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm 6-spd manual

75%

Combined

34.5mpg na Medium speed na 4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol High speed na

(WLTP)

4268mm All protection

OFFICIAL MPG (WLTP)

50 litres 183g/km

PERFORMANCE

Euro NCAP rating (2015) All protection

0-60mph 5.4sec

yyyyy

Top 87% speed 169mph

88%

71%

Engine 4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol Peak power 296bhp @ 6000rpm Acceleration Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 3200rpm Gearbox through6-spd 30-70mph the manual gears 4.6sec

Top speed 169mph

Top Braking 30-0mphspeed 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m 0-60mph 5.7sec

Noise

161mph

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB

88%

Combined Low speed Medium speed Engine High speed

87%

71%

36.7mpg 27.4mpg 37.7mpg 4cyl, 1798cc, 42.2mpgturbo, petrol

Peak power 296bhp31.6mpg @ 6000rpm Test MPG Peak @ 3200rpm Fuel torque cost per 12,000 295Ib miles ft£2089 Gearbox 6-spd manual Tank 55 litres

316bhp @ 6500rpm

Test MPG 32.0mpg 295Ib @ 2500-4500rpm Fuel cost per ft 12,000 miles £2063 Tank 6-spd manual CO2 emissions (NEDC)

yyyy

Euro NCAP rating (2015) 2626mm

88%

CO2 emissions (NEDC)

All protection

94%

153g/km

yyyyy

Euro NCAP rating (2012)*

0-60mph 5.7sec

89%

65%Top 71%

*Rating officially expired in January 2019

speed 161mph

Engine 4cyl, 1984cc, turbo, petrol Peak power 286bhp @ 5000-6200rpm Peak torqueAcceleration 280Ib ft @ 1950-5300rpm Gearbox 30-70mph 7-spd dual-clutch through automatic the gears

30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec

PERFORMANCE

0-60mph 5.4sec

OFFICIAL

75%

POWERTRAIN MPG Low speed

Engine Peak power 32.4mpg £2039 Peak torque 46 litres Gearbox

SAFETY All protection

4372mm 92%

All protection

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

Euro NCAP rating (2017)

yyyyy

Euro NCAP rating (2017) 2669mm

2699mm

4.9sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4thconditions 4.1sec Dry 5th 6.4sec 6th Weather 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th

Top Braking 30-0mph 0-60mph speed 5.2sec 164mph

Noise

8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m

At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB

Acceleration Acceleration CARS PICTURED 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4th 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th 9.9sec paint (£525) 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th 6.8sec

Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.2sec Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 30-50mph in kickdown 1.8sec Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se 50-70mph in kickdown 2.4sec and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250)

Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m

Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m

Braking 30-0mph 9.0m 70-0mph 45.8m

Noise

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB

CARS PICTURED Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT with Polished Metal metallic paint (£525)

Overall rating 82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

OUR RATINGS

At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB

Driving Performance Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500), RideLiquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking sensors and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250) Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving Performance Driving position Ride Visibility Handling Infotainment Refinement Behind the wheel Quality Driving position Space and practicality Visibility Front space Infotainment Rear space Quality Spacefland practicality Seating exibility Front space BootRear space Buying and owning Seating flexibility Boot Costs Buying and owning Equipment Costs Reliability Equipment Reliability Safety and security Safety and security

Overall rating 82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

At 30mph 62.9dB At 70mph 70.6dB

Driving Performance Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR 5dr with panoramic sunroof (£1000), Ride Dynamic Chassis Control (£875), Dynaudio Excite soundpack (£575), honeycomb side decals (£555) and Tornado Red paint (£360) Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving Performance Driving position Ride Visibility Handling RefinementInfotainment Behind theQuality wheel Driving position Space and practicality Visibility Front space Infotainment Rear space Quality Space andSeating practicality flexibility Front space Boot Rear space Buying and owning Seating flexibility Boot Costs Buying and owning Equipment Costs EquipmentReliability Reliability Safety and security Safety and security

ban

00.0mpg 00.0mpg 00.0mpg

t per 12,000 miles

£000

ECONOMY & EMISSIONS OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Combined 33.2mpg Combined MPG MPG RS vs Volkswagen Low speed Civic Type R vs Renault 25.2mpg Mégane Low speed Golf GTI Honda (WLTP) (WLTP) Medium speed 34.4mpg Medium speed High speed 38.2mpg High speed

SAYS

As good as the two litres newcomers ssions 000g/km, Euro 0 are, it’s the Civic Type R that remains the best hot hatch on sale, thanks to its incredible all-round ability. No matter your skill level, it’s thrilling to drive quickly. Then when you’re done larking about, you can slacken off the suspension and it becomes a comfortable and practical family car. The fight for the runnerup spot is tighter, with the Mégane RS and Golf GTI offering very different strengths. But it’s the former that gets the nod, because it’s more fun to drive – and above all else, that’s what a hot hatch should be. If you add up the stars, you’ll see that the Golf actually earns more. The trouble is that few of these are in areas you’d expect, given that it’s supposed to be racing car-inspired. Yes, it’s crazily fast in a straight line, but it’s outclassed through the corners. If you want its plush interior and impressive refinement, buy a GTI Performance and save yourself thousands. Go to whatcar.com for all the latest comparison tests and keep up to date with the latest from What Car? on our social media channels

youtube.com/whatcar

facebook.com/whatcar

@whatcar

whatcar_official

3 n n n

Honda Civic Type R

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

32.4mpg £2039

Test MPG Fuel cost per 12,000 miles

Tank CO2 emissions (NEDC)

46 litres 176g/km

Tank precise and COentertaining 2 emissions (NEDC)

For Wonderfully

SAFETY Euro NCAP rating (2017) All protection

92%

yyyyy 75%

75%

Euro NCAP

88%

5 1

handling; supple ride; great driving position; easily the practical ratingmost (2015)

yyyy

All protection

Against 88%Terrible 87% infotainment system; too much road noise

Engine Peak power Peak torque Gearbox

4cyl, 1798cc, turbo, petrol Recommended options 296bhp @ 6000rpm Metallic 295Ibpaint ft @ 3200rpm (£525)

POWERTRAIN Engine 4cyl, 1996cc, turbo, petrol Peak power 316bhp @ 6500rpm Peak torque 295Ib ft @ 2500-4500rpm Buy this car at whatcar.com/new-car-deals Gearbox 6-spd manual

3 £

71%

6-spd manual

PERFORMANCE

2 0-60mph 5.4sec

Renault Mégane RS

Top speed 169mph

0-60mph 5.7sec

Top

For Incredible speed agility; sounds 161mph fantastic; cheap in this company

Acceleration 30-70mph through the gears 4.6sec 30-50mph 3rd 2.4sec 4th 4.0sec 5th 6.0sec 6th 9.2sec 50-70mph 3rd 2.3sec 4th 3.0sec 5th 3.9sec 6th 5.5sec

AccelerationAgainst Firm ride; least practical; 30-70mph through the gears 4.9sec you’ll want to add 30-50mph 3rd 2.6sec 4.1sec 5th 6.4sec 6th a few 4th options 50-70mph 3rd 2.5sec 4th 3.3sec 5th 4.8sec 6th

Braking 30-0mph 7.5m 70-0mph 41.4m

options Braking 30-0mph 8.0m 70-0mph 43.9m

Noise

At 30mph 65.6dB At 70mph 72.2dB

Recommended

Recaro Sports Pack

At 30mph 64.4dB At 70mph 71.2dB (£1500), metallic paint (from £550),

Visio System CARS PICTURED Pack (£250) Save £1060 onVTEC this car Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo GT at withwhatcar.com/new-car-deals Polished Metal metallic Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy with Recaro Sports Pack (£1500 paint (£525)

Liquid Yellow paint (£1300), Bose Pack (£800), front parking se and rear-view camera (£400) and Visio System Pack (£250)

Volkswagen Golf GTI

OUR RATINGS

Driving Performance Ride Handling Refinement Behind the wheel Driving position Visibility Infotainment Quality Space and practicality Front space Rear space Seating flexibility Boot Buy thisand carowning at whatcar.com/new-car-deals Buying Costs SeeEquipment how other hot hatches compare in Reliability Safety and security

our

Driving Performance For Sensational Ride straight-line pace; Handling quiet and comfy Refinement for a hot hatch; Behind the wheel classiest interior Driving position Against Least Visibility Infotainment impressive in the corners; most Quality expensive to Space and practicality buy and run Front space Recommended Rear space options Dynamic Seating flexibility Chassis Control Boot (£875), metallic Buying and owning paint (£595) Costs Equipment buyer’s guide on p113 Reliability Safety and security

Overall The 100% Electricrating New Nissan LEAF. SIMPLY AMAZING. 82 | June 2019 whatcar.com

VISIT TRUEMPG.COM

whatcar.com June 2019 | 83

AMBIENT LIGHTING AND SOFT TOUCH INTERIOR MAKE FOR A RELAXING DRIVE

0% APR REPRESENTATIVE AND 5 YEARS SERVICING FOR £599*

Call us on 0800 294 0358 or visit honda.co.uk/civic Fuel economy figures (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)) for the Civic 5 door Sport 1.5 VTEC Turbo Manual mpg (l/100km): Low 33.6mpg (8.1L/100km), Medium 47.9mpg (5.9L/100km), High 53.3 mpg (5.2L/100km), Extra High 45.6mpg (6.1L/100km), Combined 46.3mpg (6.1L/100km). New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) equivalent Combined CO² emissions: 128g/km. The fuel consumption you achieve under real life driving conditions and CO² produced will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load. Figures stated are based on a standardised test cycle and may not reflect real world driving, therefore they should be used for comparison purposes only. Customers should only compare vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Model Shown: Civic 5 door Sport 1.5 VTEC Turbo Manual in Rallye Red at £23,250 On The Road (OTR). Terms and Conditions: New retail orders from 01 October 2019 to 31 December 2019 and registered by 31 December 2019. Subject to model and colour availability. Offers applicable at participating dealers (excluding Channel islands) and are at the promoter’s absolute discretion. Not to be used along with any other offers currently available. *5 years £599 service package: This is applicable to all new retail Civic models ordered from 01 October 2019 to 31 December 2019 and registered by 31 December 2019. Visit honda.co.uk/5yearservicing for more information. 0% APR representative Honda Aspirations (PCP): Maximum customer deposit 30%. You do not have to pay the Final Payment if you return the car at the end of the agreement and you have paid all other amounts due, the vehicle is in good condition and has been serviced in accordance with the Honda service book and the maximum annual mileage has not been exceeded. Excess mileage charge includes VAT at current rate. Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances. Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over, subject to status. All figures are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Honda Franchise Dealers are credit brokers, not lenders. Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc. Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HL. Honda Financial Services is a trading name of Honda Finance Europe Plc. Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HL a company registered at Companies House No 03289418. Honda Finance Europe plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register number 312541.

SAVE UP TO 42% Visit themagazineshop.com/xman19p or call 03448 488 807 and quote XMAN19P TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is a UK only offer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for overseas offers please visit www.themagazineshop.com or call +44 (0) 1604 251 465. For all gift orders received by 10 December 2019, we will post a special gift card for you to send on to the recipient letting them know about their gift subscription. Subscription orders received after 10 December will still receive a gift card but we cannot guarantee that it will arrive before Christmas. A bundle subscription is set-up for an individual user only and components are not transferable. Details on how to access digital editions will be sent via email. Final closing date for orders is 31 January 2020. All savings are based on the UK cover price and are correct as of 14 May 2019. Should you wish to cancel your subscription it will be cancelled on expiry of the current term which will not be refundable, other than in exceptional circumstances.

sold, if you could find an unregistered one in stock, finance provider Magnitude Finance would quote a deal which, after a £50k deposit, would put the car on your driveway for under £3500 a month. APR is 6.9%, with a balloon payment of £115,440.

ROAD TEST

No 5434

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

ROAD TEST

No 5434

20in alloy wheels Carbonfibre exterior body trim (front flaps, side splitter, engine cover, diffuser) Scuderia Ferrari shields on front wings ‘HELE’ engine start/stop system Alarm and satellite tracker Automatic windscreen wipers Two-zone climate control Four-point harnesses £2112 Carbonfibre front air vents, sill covers, floor plates, instrument cluster £14,496 Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Alcantara dashboard £1056 Embroidered seat headrests £720 Embroidered floor mats £768 Two-tone paint stripe £8640 Height adjustment for driver’s seat £1440 Yellow stitching for seats, upper dashboard £1680 Black brake calipers £864 = Standard na = not available

ENGINE Installation

Mid, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive Type V8, 3902cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol Made of Aluminium block and head Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm Compression ratio 9.6:1 Valve gear 4 per cyl Power 710bhp at 6750-8000rpm Torque 568lb ft at 3000-3200rpm Redline 8000rpm Power to weight 513bhp per tonne Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne Specific output 182bhp per litre

TRANSMISSION

Construction Weight/as tested Wheels

Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Ratios/mph per 1000rpm 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive ratio 4.375:1

Spare

PHOTOGRAPHY LUC LACEY

Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways the rear axle through a seven-speed twin e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested in 2014 wa

C H A S S I S & B O DY

Tyres

GRAPHY LUC LACEY

T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T

Aluminium monocoque 1385/1465kg 9.0J x 20in (f), 11.0J x 20in (r) 245/35 ZR20 (f), 305/30 ZR20 (r), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R na

SUSPENSION Front Double wishbone, coil springs, adaptive dampers Rear Multi-link, coil springs, adaptive dampers

AC C E L E R AT I O N

AC C E L E R AT I O N I N G E A R

MPH 0-30 0-40 0-50 0-60 0-70 0-80 0-90 0-100 0-110 0-120 0-130 0-140 0-150 0-160

mph 20-40 30-50 40-60 50-70 60-80 70-90 80-100 90-110 100-120 110-130 120-140 130-150 140-160

TIME (sec) 1.4 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.4 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.5 7.6 8.9 10.3 11.9 13.7

Ferrari 488 Pista

2nd 1.3 1.1 1.0 -

3rd 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.2 -

4th 2.4 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 -

5th 2.5 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.2 -

Maranello’s fourth-gen track-special supercar bursts through the 700bhp barrier Price £252,765

Power 710bhp

34 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

7th 6.4 4.8 4.1 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 5.0

8th -

THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the 488 Pista, contact North MO D E L Ferrari TEST E D Europe 4 8 8Customer P I S TAServices, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). quote covers 35-year-old male with clean licence full no-claims bonus living 70-0mph in Swindon; quote from Liverpool 0-60mph 2.8secInsurance 30-70mph in fourth 3.5secprofessional Fuel economy 17.2mpg COand 263g/km 37.7m 2 emissions Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

Ferrari 488 Pista

Torque 568lb ft

6th 4.2 3.1 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.9 -

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

Maranello’s fourth-gen track-special supercar bursts through the 700bhp barrier

ROADROAD TESTTEST

he track-ready he track-ready ‘special‘special series’ series’ V8 supercar, V8 supercar, Usun I Psets MENT CHECKLIST delivered delivered as theEsun asQthe sets 20in alloy wheels E N G I N EE N S G I N EPSO W E RP O WFERRO M F R O M on another on another mid-engined mid-engined 488 GTB 488 GTBtrim 661bhp 661bhp £197,553£197,553T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T Modenese Modenese model generation, model generation, has has exterior Carbonfibre body (front flaps, 488 Spider 488 Spider661bhp 661bhp£219,409£219,409 becomebecome a go-toapiece go-toofpiece product of product side splitter, cover, diffuser) Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways 488 Pista488 Pista 710bhp 710bhp£252,765£252,765 strategy strategy for Ferrari. for Ferrari. Starting Starting with the withengine the Scuderia Ferrari on front wings the rear axle through a seven-speed twin Pista488 Spider Pista Spider 710bhp 710bhp£287,850£287,850 360 Challenge 360 Challenge Stradale Stradale in 2003 inand 2003 and488shields takingtaking in the subject in the subject of this ‘HELE’ week’s of this week’s engine start/stop system e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon MAI SNSSI M ON I SSS I O N S road test road – the test488 – the Pista 488–Pista we’ve– we’ve T R A N TS R Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w Alarm and satellite tracker 7-spd dual-clutch automaticautomatic now seen now a line seenofa four line of consecutive four consecutive 7-spd dual-clutch Automatic windscreen wipers 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested in 2014 wa examples examples of the breed. of the breed. Withcontrol theWith 488the replacement, the 488 replacement, the However, However, none ofnone the 488 of the 488 climate Two-zone brought Ferrari brought the S-duct, which which announced earlier this F8 Tributo, announced earlier this  Ferrari Pista’s Pista’s predecessors predecessors – the 360 – the CS,360 CS, F8 Tributo, Four-point £2112 E N Groutes I N airflow E the S-duct, throughthrough the nose the section nose section year and soon tosoon be launched to the to theroutes airflow year and to be launched 430 Scuderia 430 Scuderia and 458 and Speciale, 458 Speciale, harnesses front airthe vents, covers, Installation Mid,tolongitudinal, boosttodownforce, boost downforce, to Formula Formula 1 and the 1 and the press, regular 488 GTB coupé press, thesill regular 488 GTB coupé to and before and before those the those 348the GTCarbonfibre 348 GT 488 Pista 488 is Pista Maranello’s is Maranello’s first road first carroad to car to is no longer on sale. Meanwhile, all is no longer on sale. Meanwhile, all Competizione Competizione of 1993of – 1993 represented – represented floor plates, instrument cluster £14,496 rear-wheel drive Cleaning one. Cleaning up airflow up airflow aroundaround the the of the 488 Pista coupé examples of the 488 Pista coupé use one.use such a titanic such a titanic leap in leap performance in performance examples Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Type also allows V8,of3902cc, it alsothe allows restthe the restaero of the aero have been sold. However, if open if open nose, itnose, have been sold. However, as this.as Thanks this. Thanks to this car, to this the car, the Alcantara dashboard £1056 twin-turbocharged, on the front car’s end front to work end to better. work better. petrol of the regular andversions closed versions of the regular on the car’s extra-hardcore extra-hardcore ‘junior’‘junior’ FerrariFerrari has has and closed 488 and both Pista derivatives had hadMade of 488 and both Pista derivatives skipped skipped out a whole out astratum whole stratum of of Embroidered seat headrests £720 Aluminium block and head in parallel, they they beenavailable made available in parallel, the supercar the supercar hierarchy: hierarchy: whereas whereas a a been made mats £768 Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm would have lined uplined as above. would have up as above. Speciale Speciale made amade peak a597bhp, peakEmbroidered 597bhp, the the floor Two-tone paint stripe Compression ratio 9.6:1 On a Pista, getyou various pieces pieces On ayou Pista, get£8640 various Pista cranks Pista cranks the power the all power the way all the way bodywork, carbonof carbonfibre bodywork, carbon- Valve gear up to 710bhp, up to 710bhp, neatly vaulting neatly vaulting over adjustment over of carbonfibre Height for driver’s seat £1440 4 per cyl ceramicceramic brakes,brakes, Cup tyres a and a Cupand tyres the 600-and-something-horsepower the 600-and-something-horsepower Yellow stitching for seats, upper Power 710bhp at 6750-8000rpm lithium lithium ion battery as lightweight ion battery as supercar supercar class without class without so much soas much a as alightweight £1680 568lb ft at 3000-3200rpm as well as that engine. standard, well as that engine. Torque downward downward glance.glance. dashboard standard, A twin-turbocharged A twin-turbocharged V8 Black engine V8brake enginecalipers £864 Redline 8000rpm with 50% with new 50% components new components is whatis what 513bhp per tonne Standard =the notimprovement available the na improvement of bothof cooling both cooling Power to weight has allowed has allowed the Pista thetoPista advance to=advance so so Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne efficiency efficiency and theand car’s the aerodynamic car’s aerodynamic quickly; quickly; and while andyou while might you think might think performance. At the rear, At the a rear, a such horsepower-grabbing such horsepower-grabbing pace pace performance. Specific output 182bhp per litre carbonfibre bumper bumper and spoiler and spoiler do do unsustainable, unsustainable, it is after it isallafter onlyall only carbonfibre  Radiators inside these insidelateral theseair lateral air their for weight bit for weight saving,saving, with a with a  Radiators enoughenough to allowtothis allow carthis to match car to match a atheir bit intakesintakes have been have leaned been over leaned onover theiron their Plexiglass engineengine cover cover McLaren McLaren 720S for 720S peak forpower peak and power andPlexiglass backs relative to the 488 to the GTB’s 488design GTB’s –design – also saving also saving a few grams. a few grams. There’sThere’s backs relative torque.torque. Elsewhere, Elsewhere, there’sthere’s a familiar a familiar tweak notthat onlynot them makeswork them work a lithium ion battery, ion battery, too, and too, a and a a tweakathat mix of new mix of downforce-generating new downforce-generatinga lithium CH A S Sset I Sof optional & Boptional Ocarbonfibre DY T Refficiently Amore NS M I Smakes Sonly I also O Ndumps efficiently but alsobut dumps the hotthe hot set of carbonfibre wheelswheelsmore carbonfibre carbonfibre bodywork, bodywork, a strippeda strippedAluminium monocoque Type automatic out7-spd to airbetter outdual-clutch touse better underneath use underneath the car.the car. (fitted on (fitted the car on the we car performance we performance air out lightweight out lightweight cabin treatment cabinConstruction treatment and and tested,tested, although although not on the not one on the weone weRatios/mph per 1000rpm a track-intended a track-intended suspension suspension overhaul overhaul Weight/as tested 1385/1465kg that arethat 40% are lighter 40% lighter to report to on report – and onwe’ll – andcover we’llthem coverall themphotographed) all photographed) Wheels 9.0J x 20in (f), 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 than the than car’s the standard car’s standard alloys. alloys. over the over next the few next pages. few pages. 11.0Jthere’s x 20in (r) Pista’s Then there’s Then the Pista’s the engine;engine; 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 There are There alsoare some alsoeyebrowsome eyebrowandan what engine anZR20 engine it is. In is. Inpart large part raisingraising acceleration acceleration figuresfigures and and and what Tyres 245/35 (f),itlarge 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive ratio 4.375:1 a ‘civilian garb’ motor garb’ from motorone from of one of circuit circuit lap times lapto times tell you to tell about you about a ‘civilian 305/30 ZR20 (r), the488 firm’s Challenge 488 Challenge racers,racers, it’s it’s – the Pista – thehaving Pista having becomebecome the firstthe firstthe firm’s Michelin Pilot Sport a widely overhauled overhauled 3.9-litre 3.9-litre 90deg 90degS U S P E N S I O N production production car to bring car toabring set ofa set of a widely V8 a lightweight with a lightweight flat-plane flat-plane Front Double wishbone, coil springs, adaptive super-sticky super-sticky Michelin Michelin Pilot Sport Pilot Sport V8 with Cup 2R crankshaft, an Inconel an Inconel exhaust exhaust Cup 2 RCup tyres 2 Rtotyres the MIRA to the MIRA dry dry crankshaft, Spare na dampers manifold, manifold, a lightened a lightened flywheel, flywheel, handling handling circuit,circuit, as wellas aswell as Rear Multi-link, coil springs, adaptive dampers titanium titanium conrods, conrods, lightweight lightweight everything everything else. Read else.on Read to find on to outfind out cylinder cylinder liners and liners new and valves new valves what difference what difference they made. they made. and valve andsprings. valve springs. It duly It weighs duly weighs DESIG DN E SAI G NN D A ENG DI E NN EG ER I NI N EE GR I N G 18kg  Whereas a 488 GTB’s a 488engine GTB’s breathes engine breathes 18kg less than lessthe than V8 the in aV8 488 inGTB a 488 GTB Whereas AC C E Land, E Rrunning AT Oa slightly N a slightly AC Cthrough E LairEintakes RairAT I Ohips, Nitsthe Ihips, N the GEAR through the the intakes on its on and,Irunning higherhigher Pista’s inhales through a4th shortened a5th shortened If you ticked If you every tickedlightweight every lightweight compression compression ratio ratio shorter and shorter Pista’s MPHoption option TIMEand (sec) mph inhales 2nd 3rdthrough 6th 7th 8th fed via these fed viaports theseonports either on either on the order on theform orderfor form a 360 forCS, a 360 youCS, youinduction induction tracts than tractsitsthan relation, its relation, plenumplenum 0-30a than a makes makes 1.4 20-40siderear 1.3 spoiler. 1.8 Hip 2.4intakes - side of the of the rear spoiler. Hip intakes could make coulditmake 110kgitlighter 110kg lighter than 710bhp710bhp between between 6750rpm 6750rpm and and 0-40 30-50the 1.1the intercoolers 1.5 only. 1.9 only. 2.5 4.2 - supply supply intercoolers 360 Modena. 360 Modena. By the time By the oftime the 458 of the 458 8000rpm, 8000rpm, and1.9 upand to 568lb up toft568lb of peak ft of peak Speciale, Speciale, the weight the weight loss from loss the from the torque torque at 3000rpm. at 3000rpm. However, However, torque torque 0-50 2.3 40-60 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.1 3.1 6.4 standard standard car wascar down wasto down 90kg. to 90kg. is electronically is electronically governed governed depending depending 0-60 2.8 50-70 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.7 4.8 The 488 The Pista 488offers Pistaaoffers nothing a nothing on youron selected your selected gear ingear orderintoorder give to give 0-70 3.4 performance 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 4.1 if not predictable if not predictable 90kg saving, 90kg saving, the engine’s the engine’s performance a morea more 60-80 bringing bringing it downitto down a claimed to a0-80 claimed 1385kg1385kg progressive progressive feel, feel, means which means peak peak 4.0which 70-90 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.5 with lightweight with lightweight options; options; or 1465kg or 1465kg torque torque actually actually only ever only figures ever figures in in 0-90 4.8 80-100 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.3 as weighed as weighed in the case in the ofcase our test of our car,test car, seventhseventh gear – just gearas – was just as thewas case the case 0-100 5.6 90-110 1.9 2.6 3.5 which,which, allowing allowing for the for fullthe tank full oftank ofwith the with 488the GTB. 488 GTB. We like We like petrol itpetrol was carrying it was carrying and the and mass the mass WhereWhere suspension is concerned, is concerned, ◊ ◊ 0-110 6.5suspension 100-120 2.0 2.7 3.7  Adjustable,  Adjustable, flattering, flattering, super- super- of the 488 of the GTB 488 we GTB tested we in tested 2016in 2016 0-120 7.6 110-130 2.2 2.7 4.0 accessible accessible track handling track handling (1555kg(1555kg on the scales on thein scales like-for-like in like-for-like 0-130 8.9 120-140 2.8 4.3  Hugeperformance Huge performance and abundant and abundantrunning running order), order), makes makes Ferrari’s Ferrari’s character character of its V8ofturbo its V8engine turbo engine claim entirely claim entirely credible. credible. 0-140 10.3 130-150 2.9 4.6 The section The section of the 488’s of thebodywork 488’s bodywork 0-150 11.9 140-160 5.0  Rear  diffuser Rear diffuser is slightly is slightly larger than larger a than a ahead of ahead the front of theaxle front has axle been has been We don’t We don’t like like 0-160 13.7 488 GTB’s, 488 but GTB’s, most but ofmost the extra of therear extra rear entirelyentirely redesigned redesigned for the for Pista. theIt’s Pista. It’s downforce downforce comes from comes the from enlarged the enlarged  The car’s  The motor car’scan motor dominate can dominate the the now made nowup made of a up carbonfibre of a carbonfibre bonnetbonnet THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, rear wing. rear It’s wing. apermission. contributing It’s a contributing part of part of 488 Pista, driving driving experience experience a bit a bit and front andbumper, front bumper, and inside and it, inside the it, theGroup Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without Haymarket Media editor’s written For information on the makeover aero878700, makeover thatferrari.com). adds that purpose adds purpose figures  Occasionally,  Occasionally, it feels highly it feelsstrung highly strung lateral lateral radiators radiators so important so important for Ferrari forNorth Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough,anSL1aero contact 4HFan (01753 Cost-per-mile calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 withoutwithout too much toovisual muchaggression. visual aggression.389 3690). on the road on the and road overpowered and overpowered for it for itengineengine coolingcooling have been haveinclined been inclined Insurance covers 35-year-old professional male with cleanspecials licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool The 360 The CS 360 kicked CSoff kicked the track off the specials track rearwards rearwards rather than ratherforwards, than forwards, to quote to

T T

Range Range at a at glance a glance

AAAAA AAAAA

Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

7 AUGUST7 2019 AUGUST AUTOCAR.CO.UK 2019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 35 35

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

LONG CITY NAME

BE AU T I F U L WO Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; T B E TA MED

astonmartin.com

Official fuel consumption figures in litres/100km (mpg) for the 2019 MY Aston Martin Vantage AMR: urban 16.3 (17.4); extra urban 9.1 (31.2); combined 11.7 (24.1). CO2 emissions 268g/ km. The mpg/fuel economy figures quoted are sourced from official regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. They are for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your real driving experience, which may vary depending on factors including road conditions, weather, vehicle load and driving style.

Weights and measures

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

DIMENSIONS

1206mm

170 litres

930m m

max

20in alloy wheels Carbonfibre exterior body trim (front flaps, T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T side splitter, engine cover, diffuser) Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways Scuderia Ferrari shields on front wings the rear axle through a seven-speed twin ‘HELE’ engine start/stop system e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w Alarm and satellite tracker 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested in 2014 wa 799mmAutomatic windscreen wipers Two-zone climate control Four-point harnesses £2112 ENGINE Carbonfibre front air vents, sill covers, Installation Mid, longitudinal,  Conventional doors make it easy enough to get into the car and the driver’s seat floor plates, instrument cluster £14,496 rear-wheel drive offers good support and decent comfort, although both could be improved. Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Type V8, 3902cc, Alcantara dashboard £1056 twin-turbocharged, petrol Embroidered seat headrests £720 Made of Aluminium block and head Embroidered floor mats £768 Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm Two-tone paint stripe £8640 Compression ratio 9.6:1 Height adjustment for driver’s seat £1440 Valve gear 4 per cyl Yellow stitching for seats, upper Power 710bhp at 6750-8000rpm dashboard £1680 Torque 568lb ft at 3000-3200rpm Black brake calipers £864 Redline 8000rpm Power to weight 513bhp per tonne = Standard na = not available Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne Specific output 182bhp per litre

113

Kerb weight: 1385kg 2650mm

1156mm

4605mm

PA R K I N G Typical garage height

Typical parking space width (2400mm)

1800mm

2270mm (with mirrors) 3900mm

 There’s room for soft bags behind the seats and some useful cargo nets to keep odds and ends from rolling around the tub.

W H E E L A N D P E DA L ALI G N M E NT The 488 does enforce a bit of a pedal offset (although it’s much more noticeable in right-hand-drive cars). Both the brake and accelerator are about 50mm further left than you’d ideally like and that’s enough to feel it in your hips over longer journeys.

30mm

C H A S S I S & B O DY

TRANSMISSION

Construction Weight/as tested Wheels

Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Width Ratios/mph per 1000rpm 470–980mm 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive ratio 4.375:1

100mm Tyres

Spare HEADLIGHTS Same units as the GTB, so high-intensity projector lamps with LED running lights. Test conditions afforded no opportunity to try them out.

∆ the Pista gets retuned SCM-E adaptive dampers and coil springs stiffened by 10%. It also has a new electronic lateral dynamics controller called the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE), which uses subtle brake interventions to trim the car’s cornering line and operates in addition to the influence of the torque-vectoring e-diff. The brake servo also comes from the 488 Challenge racing car, as does the inspiration for many of its special aerodynamic features. Among the latter are the downforce-generating S-duct at the leading edge of the bonnet; the winglets and air ducts at the lateral extremes of the front bumper; the various changes to the aerodynamic underbody; and the enlarged rear wing and ‘active’

36 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

Aluminium monocoque 1385/1465kg 9.0J x 20in (f), 11.0J x 20in (r) 245/35 ZR20 (f),Height 440620mm 305/30 ZR20 (r), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R Length 440-650mm na

AC C E L E R AT I O N MPH 0-30 0-40 rear diffuser. Downforce is0-50 20% up compared with the 488 GTB, with no 0-60 associated drag penalty. 0-70 INTERIOR 0-80 AAAAB 0-90 Ferrari’s weight-saving regime for 0-100 the 488 Pista is one whose legacy is 0-110 evident everywhere you look around the interior. There’s carbonfibre 0-120 panelling on its sills and centre 0-130 console as standard – and our test car’s optional specification0-140 added an instrument cluster, air vents, 0-150 floor covers, lower door covers and 0-160 Centre

SUSPENSION Front Double wishbone, coil springs, adaptive dampers Rear Multi-link, coil springs, adaptive dampers

AC C E L E R AT I O N I N G E A R

TIME (sec) mph 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th  Boot in the nose It won’t 1.4 is a very good size (170 litres). 20-40 1.3swallow 1.8 a large 2.4 suitcase but a smaller one will fit – and there’s plenty of space hidden behind the front lip. 1.9 30-50 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.5 4.2 2.3 40-60 2.1 3.1 and a 12V 1.0 power1.3 outlet1.7 for charging harder in the cushion than some wired devices. storage testers would2.8 have preferred, but it 50-70 - Elastic 1.3 1.6 2.0nets 2.7 in each door and behind both seats made all acceptably comfortable, 3.4 60-80 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 are also handy for swallowing exiled even allowing for the slightly 4.0 70-90 1.5 1.9 2.6 pocket cargo. offset pedal box. All up, then, Pista1.9 looks 2.6 The audio and 4.8 navigation system, 80-100 - the - 4881.5 sparse and- stripped usually relayed 5.6by a right-sided 90-110 - out - at first 1.9 2.6 display screen of the car’s instrument glance, and yet it has the practical - want - when - you 2.0 2.7 features you’ll binnacle and 6.5 controlled by a console 100-120 go looking- for them. to the right of7.6 the steering wheel, has 110-130 - The - perfect 2.2 2.7 compromise? been stripped8.9 out; so, too, have the 120-140 - Well, - if not, - then 2.8 it’s very close. Pista’s audio speakers. 10.3 130-150 2.9 Where storage is concerned, PERFORMANCE Ferrari has dispensed with the 11.9 140-160 AAAAA standard GTB’s 13.7glovebox but has

7th 6.4 4.8 4.1 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 5.0

8th -

The Pista’s V8 isn’t the sort of engine more at extra cost – some of which left the smaller cubbies of the Power-to-weight torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerbof weight. © 2019, to bludgeon you with a huge tide very likely added weight toTHE theSMALL car PRINTcentre consoleand in situ. Among them Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written torque permission. Forsuddenly information on the 488 Pista, boost-heavy that as dressing. is a smallish cupholder up front, contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures explodes through the middle of the Be that as it may, the car certainly while a couple of trays further aft calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). range. It isbonus unlike most motors ‘looked light’ from the driver’s seat.quote covers are big enough to housemale wallets or licencerev Insurance 35-year-old professional with clean and full no-claims living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool of its kind becausecontract it revsincluding so freely ◊ The seat itself was broaderVictoria and (0800 066sunglasses provide a USB jack 5161, lv.com). and Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

ROADROAD TESTTEST

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

 Carbonfibre instrument binnacle (£2880) was an optional feature of our test car, but you’d expect most Pistas to wear one. It looks great.

Testers’ notes

20in alloy wheels Carbonfibre exterior body trim (front flaps, T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T MATT side splitter, engine cover, diffuser) Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways SAUNDERS Scuderia Ferrari shields on front wings the rear axle through a seven-speed twin The Pista is an incredible ‘HELE’ engine start/stop system e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon driver’s car and one to Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w Alarm and satellite tracker celebrate and cherish. Automatic windscreen wipers 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested To my mind, it’s notin the2014 wa very best of its kind Two-zone climate control Maranello has ever Four-point harnesses £2112 E N G I N E that built – but I’d still be very Carbonfibre front air vents, sill covers, Installation Mid, longitudinal,  Four-point harnesses (£2112) are optional but expect  The Pista’s so fast you daren’t take your eyes off the hard pressed indeed to them to be fitted to most cars. They’re not too fiddlydrive tothis and road, so bright shift on the steering wheel are choose between floorlights plates, instrument cluster £14,496 rear-wheel fasten but they do prevent you from reaching very very handy when accelerating hard in the lower gears. a McLaren 600LT. Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Type V8, 3902cc,far. Alcantara dashboard £1056 twin-turbocharged, petrol SIMON DAVIS Having read just Embroidered seat headrests £720 Made of Aluminium block and head how quick and Embroidered floor mats £768 Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm direct the Pista’s Two-tone paint stripe £8640 Compression ratio steering 9.6:1 rack is,4itper wascyl a relief to find Height adjustment for driver’s seat £1440 Valve gear directional don’t Yellow stitching for seats, upper Power 710bhp atchanges 6750-8000rpm feel overly nervous or dashboard £1680 Torque 568lb ft aton 3000-3200rpm intimidating the road. They’re still darn fast, but Black brake calipers £864 Redline 8000rpm Power to weight intuitive 513bhpand perconfidence tonne = Standard na = not available inspiring, too. Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne VERDICT Specific output 182bhp per litre Spec advice

AAAAB

Your financial adviser would probably tell you to tick every option in the catalogue. We’d avoid some of the optional Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic carbon trim (it gets Ratios/mph per 1000rpm excessive) but have the carbon wheels and Cup 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 R tyres (£17,381). Worth 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 every penny on resale.

Unmatched in on-track handling vivacity, but not in all other ways

C H A S S I S & B O DY TRANSMISSION he Ferrari 488 Pista offers an on-track driving experience of incredible pace, Construction Aluminium monocoque Weight/asthan tested anything 1385/1465kg and handling poise that’s more enticing we’ve seen in recent years Wheels x 20in (f), from Lamborghini, McLaren or even Porsche. It9.0J may not have smashed the 11.0J x 20in (r) Senna’s dry handling track lap record, andTyres it may not be quicker into(f),three figures than a Final drive ratio 4.375:1 245/35 ZR20 7th 0.64/28.9 305/30 ZR20 (r), 720S – but by prioritising accessibility and vivacity of driver appeal, it arguably beats its Jobs for Pilot Sport S them USPE NSION rivals for sheer excitement and instant fun factor, without Michelin perhaps beating all of for the Cup 2R Front Double wishbone, coilfacelift springs, adaptive  Next time, give us more deep-lying driver reward. Spare na dampers downforce and stability springs, adaptive dampers Compared with its direct predecessor, the car’s greatness will be debated longRear andMulti-link, hard. coil before adding extra grunt.  Think long and hard The 458 Speciale was less brutal, but the major components of its driving experience before quickening that steering rack, or seemed more harmoniously balanced. TheAC 488 is AT faster butCit’s C Pista ELER I O and N more visceral,AC E L E R AT ION IN GEAR stiffening those springs, mph rather 2nd 3rdany4th 5th 6th 7th 8th farther. different: as though the engine and chassisMPH are in competitionTIME for(sec) superstar status 0-30 1.4 20-40 1.3 1.8  We’d 2.4 like- a slightly - more - than acting in perfect harmony. You, as the driver, feel like you bolstered 0-40 1.9 are the glue holding 30-50 1.1 1.5 comfortable, 1.9 2.5 4.2 - seat and a perfectly everything together – and having a whale 0-50 of a time in the process. 2.3 40-60 1.0 1.3 straight 1.7 driving 2.1 position. 3.1 6.4 -

R OA D TEST R I VA L S

Verdicts on every new car, p82

McLAREN 600LT Our hardcore supercar class fave and reigning BBDC champ is sensational on the road, and not far short of that on track. AAAAB

Price Power, torque 0-62mph, top speed CO2, economy

£187,625 592bhp, 457lb ft 2.9sec, 204mph 266g/km, WLTP figures tbc

0-60 0-70 2 0-80 0-90 0-100 0-110 FERRARI 488 PISTA 0-120 Incredible V8 engine makes for 0-130 other-worldly track pace. As exciting as they0-140 come, albeit perhaps a bit short on delicacy. 0-150 AAAAB 0-160

Multimedia system

2.8 50-70 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.7 4.8 3.4 The 488 GTB’s binnacle-integrated 60-80 infotainment 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 4.1 and 3 4 is one70-90 4.0 navigation system - 5 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.5 of the items- that Ferrari dispenses of weight 4.8 with for the Pista in the name 80-100 - saving. - You 1.5can 1.9 2.6 3.3 it put back in at an extra cost of £1920, but our test car 5.6 have 90-110 1.9 2.6 3.5 left it out – hence no star rating here for this test. 6.5 Experience of the 488100-120 - teaches - that the 2.0 2.7 3.7 GTB and Spider PORSCHE 911110-130 GT3 RS system LAMBORGHINI7.6 HURACAN navigation set-up is a respectable that’s not as GT2 slick -PORSCHE - 911 2.2RS 2.7 4.0 big swing at the of the last 991-generation PERFORMANTE8.9 or technicallyOne impressive as those you’ll on the 120-140 - find-Weissach’s - very 2.8 4.3 stilland showing on Porsche’s Massive audible andlatest visible sports 911s cars, it is slightly fiddly tohardcore interactsupercar with viais a bit of an 10.3 130-150 2.9 4.6 acquired taste. online configurator. Also justdoes its presence, and huge grip the and rotary controller, but it certainly job; and, as-Undoubtedly but- not Porsche’s best aboutupdate the best140-160 ofthe the lot. speed, with a better chassis ofthan a mid-life to 488,-it offers Apple CarPlay 11.9part -fast, - GT. 5.0 AAAAB but at an extra costAAAAC on any ‘junior’ Lambo ever sold. mirroring, of £2400. 13.7smartphone

AAAAB That the car retains its trip computer, to be found on the THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight andleft-hand torque-to-weight figures are calculated manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, £207,506 £141,346 £252,765 £215,000 console of the binnacle,using means you can keep tabs Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without permission. For information 691bhp, 553lb ft time on the 488 Pista, 513bhp,as 347lb fteditor’s writtentyre 710bhp, 568lb ft 631bhp, 443lb ft on things as varied oil temperature, pressure, lap contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures 211mph 3.2sec, 193mph 2.85sec, 211mph 2.9sec, 202mph and fuel range, but not fuel economy (and in2.8sec, a Ferrari built calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). 269g/km, WLTP figures tbc 303g/km, 20.8mpg 263g/km, WLTPInsurance figures tbcquote covers 314g/km, WLTP professional figures tbcthe with track inclean mind, whyand would you be bonus interested?). 35-year-old male with licence full no-claims living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

AUGUST 2019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 41 7 AUGUST72019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 37

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

❝

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

The Pista’s V8 delivers excitement almost every time you flex the pedal

❞

∆ and sounds so frenetic, but also because it keeps on pulling violently right the way to the 8000rpm redline, so long after so many modern turbos have begun tailing off. And that high-range work ethic isn’t there by chance. This is an engine whose thrashing pistons are managed and motivated more cleverly than a Pep Guardiola cup final squad. That it effectively saves torque back for the higher gears while also revving so freely makes the car’s outright performance level seem to have almost no limit. That, in turn, also makes the process of pinning the car’s accelerator, and then being brave enough to keep it pinned and hold on shift by shift, a thrill ride that’s very difficult to find an equal for anywhere in motordom. Launching from rest to 60mph on its Michelin Cup 2 R tyres in a two-way average of 2.8sec (2.77sec being the car’s quickest one-way run,

car is barely half a second slower almost a tenth quicker than Ferrari’s from 60mph to 110mph when hauling claim), the Pista would outsprint through top gear than a BMW M2 both a McLaren Senna and a 720S is over the same increments when to 90mph. It would also leave a pulling flat out in fourth. Lamborghini Huracán Performante wonder if that kind of trailing by several car lengths over a C H A S S performance I SYou&mayBwell Olevel DY can ever really be standing quarter mile, and then just Construction Aluminium enjoyed on the road inmonocoque 2019; and you keep gapping it. 1385/1465kg can surmise that, if the answer’s yes, Ultimately, though, bothWeight/as McLarens tested it’s only in9.0J veryxshort bursts, would haul the Ferrari backWheels in and 20in (f), which is undoubtedly a frustration at times. overtake it with enough room to run 11.0J x (r) power But the Pista’s V820in has such into. (The Senna’s aerodynamics Tyres 245/35 ZR20 (f),excitement and drama that it delivers eventually slow it down again above almost every timeZR20 you flex 150mph.) But the Pista needn’t 305/30 (r),the pedal. It’s a wonderfully overbearing look to absolute supercar class Michelin Pilot Sport presence in the car; too forceful, even, domination to make you appreciate 2R never anything at times –Cup but it’s what’s so special about its engine – short of epic. because, in truth, almost everything Spare na about it is special. The car is so fast H A N D L I N G A N D S TA B I L I T Y at full power, over the higher reaches of the rev range, that it borders on The 488 Pista handles like a car that the absurd at times. And yet it’s dialled up to responsive, tractable, docile, cleanAC C E L Ehas Rhad ATitsI‘Ferrariness’ ON 11. If modern Prancing Horses are, revving, drivable, theatrical and TIME (sec) by and large, darting, pointy, reactive expressive, too. Believe it orMPH not, the

AAAAB

0-30 0-40 0-50 0-60 0-70 0-80 0-90 0-100 0-110 0-120 0-130 0-140 0-150 0-160

1.4 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.4 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.5 7.6 8.9 10.3 11.9 13.7

T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T

ENGINE Installation

the Pista explores the outer limits of possibility – and acceptability – on every single one of those points. With fewer than two full turns Tbetween R A Nextremes S M I SofSsteering I O Nlock, the car feels like it’s up on its toes at Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic all times and in all situations. There Ratios/mph perweight 1000rpm is just enough in the steering system to make pace digestible, 1st 3.33/5.6 2ndits2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 and a little contact patch feel. The 4th 5th 1.11/16.7 rack1.36/13.6 isn’t as brilliant as the6th best0.87/21.3 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive ratio 4.375:1 produced by Porsche and McLaren in recent years but remains very its weighting even Sconsistent U Sextremes P EinN Sof Iload, O Nwhich allows under Front wishbone, coil springs, adaptive you toDouble acclimatise to its directness quite quickly. dampers And although it’s very firm and Rear coil springs, adaptive dampers lively,Multi-link, the 488 Pista isn’t generally a nervous-feeling car on the road. That only ever begins to change on the odd occasion: when uneven AC C E L E R AT I O N I N G E A R surfaces make the car bump steer a mph 2nd 3rd 4th 5th over 6th 7th 8th little, when it tramlines slightly

20-40 30-50 40-60 50-70 60-80 70-90 80-100 90-110 100-120 110-130 120-140 130-150 140-160

1.3 1.1 1.0 -

1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.2 -

2.4 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 -

2.5 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.2 -

4.2 3.1 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.9 -

6.4 4.8 4.1 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 5.0

THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the 488 Pista, contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool  In terms of power and handling for the public road, the 488 Pista lives on the edge reason. But itContract rarely feels nervous boasts anlease/36,000-mile agility that willcontract be hardincluding to match Victoria (0800of 066 5161, lv.com). hire figure based and on a three-year maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

38 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

T4 sold, if you could find an unregistered one in stock, finance provider Magnitude Finance would quote a deal which, after a £50k deposit, would put the car T2 T1 on your driveway for underStart/finish £3500 a month. APR is 6.9%, with a balloon payment of £115,440.

Track notes The Pista is the kind of car to make any track driving session unforgettable. Pointy and alert in its every move, and super-responsive in almost everything it does, it feels nimble and balanced in a way to surpass its every rival. The flipside of that pervasive nimbleness? Well, the car didn’t really threaten to beat our dry handling track lap record, which speaks to the fact that there isn’t the very last word on high-speed stability or aerodynamic downforce here. Driving the car quickly means dialling down the stability and traction control systems into ‘CT off’ mode, and adopting a style in which the car feels habitually on the brink of oversteer – with its outside rear wheel always spinning slightly beyond the limit of traction – and constantly being ready with smooth and precise degrees of opposite lock. It’s always exciting, but it does sometimes feel as though you’re overdriving the car rather than getting into the perfect groove with it.

ROADROAD TESTTEST

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Testers’ notes

20in  Incredible grip, body control and steering pace get you to the apex of corners T3 alloy wheels like T3 every with too much speed after. U T Ferrari 488 Pista Carbonfibre exterior bodytime, trimoften (front flaps, TtoEavoid C Hsome N I oversteer C A L soon L AYO MATT 1min 5.3sec side splitter, engine cover, diffuser) Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways T6 SAUNDERS McLaren Senna Scuderia Ferrari shields on front wings T2 T5 the rear axle through twin The Pista is 1min 3.8sec T7a seven-speed an incredible ‘HELE’ engine start/stop system e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon driver’s car and one to Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w Alarm and satellite tracker celebrate and cherish. T1 T4 Automatic windscreen wipers 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested To my mind, it’s notin the2014 wa Start/finish very best of its kind Two-zone climate control  There isn’t enough downforce to letthat youMaranello keep the has ever Four-point harnesses £2112 E N G I N E built – but I’d still be very throttle pinned around T4. Even so, the Pista tops Carbonfibre front air vents, sill covers,130mph beforeInstallation Mid, longitudinal, hard pressed indeed to braking for T5. choose between this and floor plates, instrument cluster £14,496 rear-wheel drive a McLaren 600LT.  Ferrari’s Wet manettino setting keeps WET CIRCUIT Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Type V8, 3902cc, the often-mobile rear axle settled here Ferrari 488 Pista twin-turbocharged, petrol SIMON DAVIS veryAlcantara effectively.dashboard Where the 488’s tyres 1min 18.0sec T5 £1056 T6 Having read just find Embroidered standing water,seat it’s atheadrests the front axle – McLaren Senna £720 Made of Aluminium block and head how quickT7and and Embroidered it causes manageable understeer. 1min 17.7sec floor mats £768 Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm direct the Pista’s T3 Two-tone paint stripe £8640 Compression ratio steering 9.6:1 rack is,4itper wascyl a relief to find Height adjustment for driver’s seat £1440 Valve gearT8 T4 directional don’t Yellow stitching for seats, upper Power 710bhp atchanges 6750-8000rpm feel overly nervous or dashboard Torqueis as much of a intimidating 568lb ftasaton 3000-3200rpm the road. £1680 Lower temperature problem T2 Black brake calipers still darn fast, but standing for the Cup 2 R tyres.They’re Standard-fit £864 waterRedline 8000rpm T1 Start/finish intuitive and Cup 2 rubber is Power better in though. toinclement weight weather, 513bhp perconfidence tonne = Standard na = not available inspiring, too. Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne VERDICT you find in a McLaren Senna which entirely usable in any case. That Specific output 182bhp per litre B U Y I N G A N D O WSpec N I N G advice D RY C I R C U I T

similar bumps under braking and when it slips slightly sideways under suggests you could lap it for days on wailing V8 settles to a reasonably Your financial adviser big applications of power as you cross end without finding the limit of its civil hum at lower crank speeds, T3 wouldtruncated probably tell you If this section looks more cambers or painted road markings. grip and speed. particularly when you’re using to tick every than normal, that’s because it’s option in the At greater pace on the road, and Rather than testing your bravery Sport mode on the manettino, and catalogue. avoid somewhat academic. As is so even more vividly on the track, and the muscle power in your neck although the wheels and suspension C H A S S I S & B O DY T R A N S M I S S I O NWe’d T6 some of the optional common with limited-series Ferraris, the sheer agility, incisiveness thighs,offers the Pista is aon-track track car driving allow plenty of unfilteredof road roar he Ferrari 488andPista an experience incredible pace, Construction Aluminium monocoque Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic T5 T2 T7 (it trim the Pista sold out verycarbon soon after itsgets and handling adjustability of the that appeals more to your senses than to make its way into the cabin, the Weight/as tested 1385/1465kg Ratios/mph perto1000rpm but have the announcement theexcessive) buying public Pista’s chassis are nothing of some, andthat’s that flatters your skill level than effect anything isn’t too bad onwe’ve smoother and short handling poise more enticing seen in recent years carbon wheels and Cup in 2018. That’s in spite of having incredible. The car feels significantly and dials up the fun factor. In other surfaces. Drive the Pista fairly gently x 20in (f), 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 orWheels even Porsche. It9.0J may have R tyres (£17,381). Worth priced at a healthy premium overpowered in a wayfrom that theLamborghini, words, it’sMcLaren very good indeed. and you could tour not in it, and holdsmashed a T1 been the 11.0J x 20in (r) 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 T4 every compared with some rivals.penny on resale. 458 Speciale never did. It is at its conversation with your passenger Start/finish C O M Flap ORT A N D I Sand O L AT O N not Senna’s handling track record, itImay be quicker intoit(f), three figures than a always Tyres 245/35Drive ZR20 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive This car was likelyratio to be4.375:1 a best when driven indry ‘CT off’ mode without shouting. more very canny buy, just as its predecessor just below ‘brain-out’ pace, in an as Ferrari intended and you’ll 305/30 ZR20 (r), 720S – but by prioritising accessibility and vivacityneed of driver appeal, it arguablywas. beats its Ferrari reckons that more than half And so it has proved, with a few indulgent style that lets you savour earplugs to prevent your ears Michelin Sport Sthe U ‘delivery SPE SION of Pista owners will usefun their factor, cars of mileage’ Pistas on the every deliciously precise, controllable ringing after a busy Pilot couple of hours all – of rivals for sheer excitement and instant without perhaps beating them forNwishbone, Cup at 2Rpace, the noise level secondhand Front Double springs, market beingcoil offered at adaptive slew of power-on oversteer (and there on the track. The firm will tell you although, even  Next time, give us more that the everyday usability ofSpare the car prices approaching £400,000. are always plenty to go around). isn’t exactlyna bothersome. deep-lying driver reward. dampers downforce matters a great deal – but you suspect Ferrari also looks after the and stability Drive it flat out, for outright lap The car’s B-road ride is certainly Rear coil of springs, adaptive with predecessor, the car’s greatness will be debated longownership andMulti-link, hard. before adding grunt. it wouldn’t have figured highly equation its cars veryextradampers time, and Compared the Pista begins to feel aits direct more busily reactive than in the  Think long and hard enough to have been allowed to erode average supercar and can still seem well these days, offering a four-year bit too mobile in its handling; like its The 458 Speciale was less brutal, but the major components of its driving experience quickening warranty that can bebefore extended at penchant for perfect drifts is slowing the highly strung, thrill-a-minute terse and even a little bit wooden if thattosteering character of this car oneThe iota. And extra cost it downseemed slightly andmore it couldharmoniously do with really although balanced. 488 is AT faster more visceral, but AC C Pista E Lyou’re ER Ipressing O and N on, AC Cit’s Eright L Ethe R way AT I 15 Oyears, N rack, I N orG E A R stiffening neither should it have. and throwing in seven years ofthose springs, greater high-speed stability. The it improves with the dampers set to MPH TIME mph rather 2nd 3rdfor any4th farther. And, sure enough, the Pista is in competition scheduled servicing free. ◊5th 6th 7th 8th car certainly doesn’t have that aura the engine ‘bumpy road’ mode. different: as though and chassis are for(sec) superstar status

AAAAB

AAAAA

Unmatched in on-track handling vivacity, but not in all other ways

AAABC

Jobs for the facelift

0-30

1.4

20-40

1.3 1.1 Ferrari 488 Pista (24deg C, dry) everything together – and having a whale 0-50 of a time in the process. 2.3 40-60 1.0 Standing quarter mile 10.5sec at 141.0mph, standing km 18.7sec at 176.8mph, 30-70mph 2.0sec, 30-70mph in fourth 3.5sec 0-60 140mph 2.8 50-70 30mph 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120mph 130mph 150mph 160mph 170mph 0-70 10.3s 60-80 1.4s 1.9 2.3 7.6s 8.9s 11.9s 3.4 13.7s 16.5s R OA D 2.8 3.4s 4.0s1 4.8s 5.6s 6.5s 3 4 2 0-80 10s 4.0 70-90 0 TEST McLaren Senna (2018, 20deg C, dry) 0-90 4.8 80-100 R I VA L S Standing quarter mile 10.4sec at 148.2mph, standing km 18.4sec at 176.9mph, 30-70mph 1.9sec, 30-70mph in fourth 4.1sec 0-100 5.6 30mph 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120mph 130mph 140mph 150mph 160mph 170mph 90-110 1.7s 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2s 4.8s 5.5s 6.2s 7.1s 8.1s 9.3s 10.8s 12.5s 15.4s 100-120 0-110 6.5 0 PORSCHE 911110-130 GT3 RS McLAREN 600LT FERRARI 488 PISTA HURACAN 0-120 10s LAMBORGHINI7.6 Verdicts One of the last 991-generation Our hardcore supercar class Incredible V8 engine makes for PERFORMANTE8.9 0-130 120-140 911s still showing on Porsche’s fave and reigning BBDC champ is other-worldly track pace. As Massive audible and visible B R A Kon I N Gevery 60-0mph: 2.34sec 10.3grip and 130-150 newPista car,(24deg C, dry) online configurator. Also justsensational on the road, and not exciting as they0-140 come, albeit presence, and huge Ferrari 488 of the lot. far short of that on track. perhaps a bit short on delicacy. 0-150 11.9 chassis than about the best140-160 30mph-0 50mph-0 speed, with a better p82 AAAAB 0-160 19.4m on any ‘junior’ Lambo 7.0mAAAAB 13.7 ever sold. AAAAB

acting driver, feel like you AC Cthan E L E R AT I O N in perfect harmony. You, as the 0-40 1.9 are the glue holding 30-50

10m

£187,625 Price McLaren Senna (2018, 20deg C, dry) 592bhp, 457lb ft Power, torque 30mph-0 2.9sec, 204mph 0-62mph, top speed 7.5m 266g/km, WLTP figures tbc CO2, economy 0 10m

AAAAB 20m

1.8  We’d 2.4 like- a slightly - more bolstered 1.5 comfortable, 1.9 2.5 4.2 seat and a perfectly 1.3 straight 1.7 driving 2.1 position. 3.1 6.4 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.7 4.8 180mph 1.2 1.5 19.8s 2.0 2.6 4.1 - 5 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.5 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.3 1.9 180mph 2.6 3.5 19.8s 2.0 2.7 3.7 -PORSCHE - 911 GT2 2.2RS 2.7 4.0 -Weissach’s - big swing - at the 2.8 4.3 hardcore supercar is a bit of an -acquired- taste. -Undoubtedly 2.9 4.6 -fast, but- not Porsche’s -70mph-0best - GT. 5.0 AAAAC

37.7m

30m

THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s £207,506claimed kerb weight. © 2019, £141,346 £252,765 £215,000 Group Ltd.443lb Test results information 691bhp,For 553lb ft70mph-0 on the 488 Pista, 513bhp,without 347lb fteditor’s written permission. 710bhp, 568lb ftHaymarket Media 631bhp, ft may not be reproduced 50mph-0 contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures 2.8sec, 211mph37.4m 3.2sec, 193mph 2.85sec, 211mph 2.9sec, 202mph 20.2m calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). 269g/km, WLTP figures tbc 303g/km, 20.8mpg 263g/km, WLTPInsurance figures tbcquote covers 314g/km, WLTP figures tbc 20m 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and 30mfull no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool

Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

AUGUST 2019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 41 7 AUGUST72019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 39

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

Data log

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

On-the-road price Price as tested Value after 3yrs/36k miles Contract hire pcm Cost per mile Insurance

£252,765 £294,281 na na na 50/£1195

TYPICAL PCP QUOTE Three years/18,000 miles £3413.54 Even though all of Ferrari’s 488 Pistas are now sold, if you could find an unregistered one in stock, finance provider Magnitude Finance would quote a deal which, after a £50k deposit, would put the car on your driveway for under £3500 a month. APR is 6.9%, with a balloon payment of £115,440.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Made of Bore/stroke Compression ratio Valve gear Power Torque Redline Power to weight Torque to weight Specific output

twin-turbocharged, petrol 700 Aluminium block and head 86.5/83.0mm 600 9.6:1 500 4 per cyl 710bhp at 6750-8000rpm 400 Construction 568lb ft at 3000-3200rpm 300 8000rpm Weight/as tested 513bhp per tonne Wheels 200 410lb ft per tonne 100 182bhp per litre

Tyres

TRANSMISSION

Construction Weight/as tested Wheels

Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Ratios/mph per 1000rpm Spare 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 4th 1.36/13.6 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 7th 0.64/28.9 Final drive ratio 4.375:1

Tyres

Spare

SUSPENSION

0-40 AC C E L E R AT I O N

AC C E L E R AT I O N I N0-50 GEAR

MPH 0-30 0-40 0-50 0-60 0-70 0-80 0-90 0-100 0-110 0-120 0-130 0-140 0-150 0-160

mph 20-40 30-50 40-60 50-70 60-80 70-90 80-100 90-110 100-120 110-130 120-140 130-150 140-160

TIME (sec) 1.4 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.4 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.5 7.6 8.9 10.3 11.9 13.7

2nd 1.3 1.1 1.0 -

3rd 1.8 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.2 -

600

4th 2.4 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 -

500

Aluminium monocoque400 300 1385/1465kg 9.0J x 20in (f), 200 11.0J x 20in (r) 100 Engine (rpm) (f), 245/35 ZR20 0 0 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10,000 305/30 ZR20 (r), Pilot Sport B R A K EMichelin S 2R discs, carbon-ceramic Front 398mmCup ventilated Rear 360mmna ventilated discs, carbon-ceramic Anti-lock Standard, with brake assist Handbrake type Automatic, switch Handbrake location Right of dashboard

TEERING AC C E L ESType RElectromechanical, AT I O N rack and pinion

Front Double wishbone, coil springs, adaptive MPH dampers Rear Multi-link, coil springs, adaptive dampers 0-30

5th 2.5 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.2 -

6th 7th 8th 0-60 - 0-70 4.2 - 0-80 3.1 6.4 2.7 4.8 0-90 2.6 4.1 0-100 2.6 3.5 0-110 2.6 3.3 2.6 3.5 0-120 2.7 3.7 0-130 2.7 4.0 0-140 2.8 4.3 2.9 4.6 0-150 5.0 0-160

CLAIMED

700

C H A S S I S & B O DY

C H A S S I S & B O DY Aluminium monocoque 1385/1465kg 9.0J x 20in (f), 11.0J x 20in (r) 245/35 ZR20 (f), 305/30 ZR20 (r), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R na

8000rpm

568lb ft at 3000rpm

Torque (lb ft)

20in alloy wheels Carbonfibre exterior body trim (front flaps, T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T side splitter, engine cover, diffuser) Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways Scuderia Ferrari shields on front wings the rear axle through a seven-speed twin 78 e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon ‘HELE’ engine start/stop system litres Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w Alarm and satellite tracker Automatic windscreen wipers 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested in 2014 wa Two-zone climate control Four-point harnesses £2112 ENGINE Carbonfibre front air vents, sill covers, Installation Mid, longitudinal, floor plates, instrument cluster £14,496 rear-wheel drive Carbonfibre side mirrors £3500 Type V8, 3902cc, Alcantara dashboard £1056 twin-turbocharged, petrol Embroidered seat headrests £720 Made of Aluminium block and head Embroidered floor mats £768 Bore/stroke 86.5/83.0mm T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T Two-tone paint stripe £8640 Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways behind the aluminium chassis tub, driving Compression ratio 9.6:1 the rear axle through a seven-speed and a torque-vectoring Height twin-clutch adjustmentgearbox for driver’s seat £1440 Valve gear 4 per cyl e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbones up front and multi-links Yellow stitching for seats, upper at the rear. Power 710bhp at 6750-8000rpm Weight was distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s weighbridge, exactly as it was in the dashboard £1680 Torque 568lb ft at 3000-3200rpm 488 GTB; 458 Speciale tested in 2014 was 42:58. Black brake calipers £864 Redline 8000rpm ENGINE R available & TORQUE ECON MY Power toOweight 513bhp per tonne = Standard P OnaW=Enot Installation Mid, longitudinal, TEST MPG Track 6.9mpg Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne 900 900 rear-wheel drive Touring 25.7mpg Type V8, 3902cc, Average 17.2mpg per litre Specific output 182bhp 710bhp at 800 800 Power output (bhp)

F E R R A R I 4 8 8 P I S TA

Turns lock to lockTIME 1.9 (sec)

1.4 1.9 M A X S P E2.3 EDS IN GEAR 2.8 1 44mph 8000rpm 3.4 65mph 8000rpm 2 4.0 86mph 8000rpm 3 4.8 5.6 109mph 8000rpm 4 6.5 5 7.6133mph 8000rpm 170mph 8000rpm 6 8.9 10.3 211mph* 7302rpm 7 11.9 * claimed 13.7

Low Mid High Extra high Combined

na na na na 24.6mpg (NEDC Type 7-spd dual-clutchCorrelated) automatic Ratios/mphTank persize 1000rpm 78 litres range 295 miles 1st 3.33/5.6Test 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8

TRANSMISSION

4th E M1.36/13.6 I S S I O N5th S 1.11/16.7 & TA X6th 0.87/21.3 7th Final263g/km drive ratio 4.375:1 CO2 0.64/28.9 emissions (NEDCeq) Tax at 20/40% pcm

SS U A FSEP TE Y NSION

Front Double coil adaptive ABS, EBD, F1-Trac,wishbone, FrS SCM-E, SSC withsprings, FDE Euro NCAP crash rating Not tested dampers Rear Multi-link, coil springs, adaptive dampers CABIN NOISE AC C E L E R AT I O N I N G E A R Idle 59dB Max rpm in 4rd gear 93dB

mph 4th 77dB 5th 30mph 67dB2nd 50mph3rd 73dB 70mph 20-40 1.3 1.8 2.4 30-50 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.5 40-60 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.1 50-70 1.3 1.6 2.0 60-80 1.2 1.5 2.0 70-90 1.5 1.9 80-100 1.5 1.9 90-110 1.9 100-120 2.0 110-130 2.2 120-140 130-150 140-160 -

6th 4.2 3.1 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.9 -

7th 6.4 4.8 4.1 3.5 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 5.0

8th -

RPM in 7th at 70/80mph = 2422/2769

THE SMALL THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s claimed kerb weight. © 2019, Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the 488 Pista, Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results may not be reproduced without editor’s written permission. For information on the 488 Pista, contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). calculated over Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). Insurance quote covers 35-year-old professional male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888). Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex

R OA D T E S T N o 5 4 3 4

Read all of our road tests autocar.co.uk

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

carbon 9.0J x 20in (f), 1st 3.33/5.6carbon 2nd 2.2wheel 8/8.s1 and3rdwheelCup1.7s2/1and0Cup.8 fromfrom Lamborghi Lamborghi ni, McLaren ni, McLaren or evenor even Porsche.Porsche. It mayItnotmayhavenot have smashedsmashed the the R tyres (£1R tyres7,381(£1). Worth7,381). Worth 1 .0J x 20in (r) 4th 1.36/13.6every5th 1penny .ROAD 1every/16on.7penny 6thresalTEST 0.one.8resal 7/21TEST .e3. ROAD Senna’Senna’ s dryshandl dry handl ing track ing track lap record, lap record, and itandmayTyres itnotmaybenotquibeckerquiiCcnkerHtoEZR20three inCtoK(f)three figuresfigthan ures7th 0.than a64/28.a9Testers’ Final driTesters’ ve ratio 4.375:1 E Q U I P M E N T245/35 L, I S T notes notes T E C H N I C A L L AYO U T 720S720S – but–bybutpribyoripritisoinrigtiaccessi sing accessi bilitybandilityviandvacivitvyaciof tdriy ofverdriappeal v305/30 er appeal , iZR20t arguabl ,(ri)t, arguabl y beatsy beats its its chelin Pilot Sport SUSPENSION rivalsriforvalsheer s for sheer excitement excitement and inandstantinstant fun factor, fun factor, withoutwithout perhapsMiCupperhaps beati beati n g al l n of g al them l of them for for 2R FrontN GDoublI NeEwishbone, coil springs, adaptive E give us more deep-ldeep-l ying driyinvgerdrireward. ver reward. Spare na dampers  Next timNexte, givtiemuse,more downforcedownforce and stabiandlitystability Rear Mul t i l i n k, coi l spri Compared Compared with wiitstdih ritects dipredecessor, rect predecessor, the car’thes greatness car’s greatness wil bewidebated l be debated long andlonghard. and hard.beforeaddibeforennggs,extraaddiadaptngrunt.gextraive dampers grunt.

Wheels

JobsJobsfor for the ftheacelfaiftcelift

MATT MATT Ferrari’s twin-turbo V8 mounts longways SAUNDERS SAUNDERS the rear axle a seven-speed twin Thethrough Pista The is Pista is an incredible an incredible e-Diff. Suspension is via double wishbon driver’s car and car oneand to one to Weight wasdriver’s distributed 41:59 on MIRA’s w celebrate celebrate and cherish. and cherish. 488 GTB; 458 tested To mySpeciale mind, To my it’s mind, not the it’s notin the2014 wa very best very of its best kind of its kind that Maranello that Maranello has everhas ever built – but built I’d–still butbe I’dvery still be very Installation hard pressed Mid,pressed longitudinal, hard indeed to indeed to choose between choose between this this and rear-wheeland drive a McLaren a McLaren 600LT. 600LT.

Type

V8, 3902cc,

twin-turbocharged, petrol SIMON DAVIS SIMON DAVIS Having read Having justread just Made of Aluminium block and head how and quick and Bore/strokehow quick 86.5/83.0mm direct the direct Pista’s the Pista’s Compressionsteering ratio steering 9.6:1 rack rack itper wascyl to a relief find to find Valve gear is, it wasis,a4relief directional directional changes don’t don’t Power 710bhp atchanges 6750-8000rpm feel overly feelnervous overly nervous or or Torque 568lb ft atroad. 3000-3200rpm intimidating intimidating on the on the road. They’reThey’re still darnstill fast, darn butfast, but Redline 8000rpm intuitiveintuitive and confidence and Power to weight 513bhp perconfidence tonne inspiring, inspiring, too. too.

loThing and nk lohard ng and hard The 458TheSpeci 458 Speci ale wasalelewasss brutal less brutal , but the, butmajtheomajr components or components of itsofdriitvsidring experi ving experi ence ence beforeThinkquibefore ckeniquingckening seemedseemed moremore harmoniharmoni ouslyobaluslaynced. balanced. The 488The Pi488staPiissfaster ta is faster and more and more visceralvisceral , butACCELERATION i,tbut’s it’s thatstiffenisteerinthatstig thosefnfenigsteerirack,ngsprithosenorgnrack,INgs,spriorGEAR AAAAB AAAAB ACCELERATION ngs, Unmatched Unmatched in on-track in on-track handling handling vivacity, vivacity, but but notnot in allinother all other ways ways TIforME (ssuperstar ec) statusstatus mphrather2ndany farther. 3rdany4thfarther.5th 6th 7th 8th different: different: as though as though the engithenengie andnechassi and chassi s are isMPHnarecompeti in competi tion fortionsuperstar rather TT slightl- y more 0-30 1 .4 20-40 1.3 We’1.d8likeWe’2.a4sldiglikhtl-e ay more - thanthan actinactig innperfect g in perfect harmony. harmony. You,You, as theasdrithe0-40ver,drifeelver,lifeelke youlikeareyou1.9thearegltheue holgludeiholng 30-50 ding 1.1comfortabl comfortabl e, bolstered e, bolstered 1 . 5 1 . 9 2. 5for4.2y - Jobs for seatJobs and seat a perfectl and a perfectl y the facelift the facelift everythieverythi ng together ng together – and–haviandnhavig a whal ng a ewhalof aeti0-50ofmaetiinmthee inprocess. the process. 2.3 40-60 1.0strai1g.ht3 straidri1v.7ignhtg posidri2.v1tiniogn.posi3.1 tio6.n.4 VERDICT VERDICT

Torque to weight 410lb ft per tonne Specific output 182bhp per litre SpecSpec advice advice

Your financial Your financial adviser adviser would probably would probably tell you tell you to tick every to tick option everyinoption the in the catalogue. catalogue. We’d avoid We’d avoid some ofsome the optional of the optional Type 7-spd dual-clutch automatic carbon trim carbon (it gets trim (it gets Ratios/mph excessive) per 1000rpm excessive) but havebut thehave the carbon wheels carbon and wheels Cup and Cup 1st 3.33/5.6 2nd 2.28/8.1 3rd 1.72/10.8 R tyres (£17,381). R tyres (£17,381). Worth Worth 4th 1.36/13.6every 5th 1.11/16.7 6th 0.87/21.3 penny everyon penny resale. on resale.

C H A S S I S & B O DY TRANSMISSION he Ferrari he Ferrari 488 Pista 488 Pista offersoffers an on-track an on-track driving driving experience experience of incredible of incredible pace,pace, Construction Aluminium monocoque Weight/as tested anything 1385/1465kg and handling and handling poisepoise that’sthat’s moremore enticing enticing than than anything we’vewe’ve seen in seen recent in recent yearsyears Wheels x 20in (f), fromfrom Lamborghini, Lamborghini, McLaren McLaren or even or even Porsche. Porsche. It may It9.0J not may have not have smashed smashed the the 11.0J x 20in (r) Senna’s Senna’s dry handling dry handling tracktrack lap record, lap record, and itand may it not maybe not quicker be quicker into ZR20 three into(f),three figures figures than than a a Final drive ratio 4.375:1 Tyres 245/35 7th 0.64/28.9 305/30 (r), 720S720S – but–by but prioritising by prioritising accessibility accessibility and vivacity and vivacity of driver of driver appeal, appeal, itZR20 arguably it arguably beatsbeats its its Michelin Pilot Sport Ufor SPE rivalsrivals for sheer for sheer excitement excitement and instant and instant fun factor, fun factor, without without perhaps perhaps beating beating all ofall them ofS them forN S I O N Cup 2R Front Double wishbone, coil springs, adaptive  Next give time, us more give us more deep-lying deep-lying driverdriver reward. reward. Spare na dampers  Next time, downforce downforce and stability and stability coil before springs, adaptive dampers Compared Compared with with its direct its direct predecessor, predecessor, the car’s the greatness car’s greatness will be will debated be debated long and longRear hard. andMulti-link, hard. before adding extra adding grunt. extra grunt.  Think long Think andlong hardand hard The 458 TheSpeciale 458 Speciale was less wasbrutal, less brutal, but the butmajor the major components components of itsof driving its driving experience experience before quickening before quickening that steering or rack, or seemed seemed moremore harmoniously harmoniously balanced. balanced. The 488 TheAC Pista 488 Pista is faster is faster and more and more visceral, visceral, but AC it’s butCit’s C E L E R AT I O N E Lthat E Rsteering AT I rack, O Nthose I Nsprings, GEAR stiffening stiffening those springs, MPH TIME mph rather 2nd 3rdany4th 5th 6th 7th 8th any farther. farther. different: different: as though as though the engine the engine and chassis and chassis are in are competition in competition for superstar for(sec) superstar statusstatus rather  We’d a slightly like slightly 0-30 1.4 20-40 1.3 We’d 1.8like 2.4 - a more - more - than than acting acting in perfect in perfect harmony. harmony. You, You, as theasdriver, the driver, feel like feelyou likeare you areglue the holding glue holding comfortable, bolstered bolstered 0-40 1.9the 30-50 1.1comfortable, 1.5 1.9 2.5 4.2 - seat andseat a perfectly and a perfectly everything everything together together – and–having and having a whale a whale of a time of a time in theinprocess. the process. 0-50 2.3 40-60 1.0straight 1.3 straight 1.7 position. 2.1 position. 3.1 6.4 driving driving

0-60 2.8 50-70 - 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.7 4.8 0-70 3.4 60-80 - 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 4.1 ROADROAD 1 1 2 2 0-80 3 3 4.0 4 4 70-90 -5 - 5 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.5 TEST R OATEST RDOA D 1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 T E ST E S T 0-90 4. 8 801 00 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.3 R I VA RLI VA S LS RIVALS RIVALS 0-100 5.6 90-110 - - - 1.9 2.6 3.5 Verdicts Verdicts on every on every new car, new car, 0-110 6.5 100-120 - - - 2.0 2.7 3.7 p82 p82 911 GT2- RS911 GT22.2RS 2.7 4.0 911 GT3 RS911110GT3 RS130 PORSCHE McLAREN 600LT 600LT FERRARIFERRARI 488 PISTA488 PI0-STA120 LAMBORGHILAMBORGHI NI HURACANNI7.HURACAN 6 PORSCHEPORSCHE - -PORSCHE VerdicVerdi ts cts McLAREN last 991atio-gener n atWeiionssach’Weis bisgsach’ Our hardcoreOur hardcore supercar supercar class classIncredibleInV8crediengiblneeV8makesenginfoermakesPERFORMANTE for PERFORMANTE One of theOnelastof991th-egener 40 - - swi- nsgbiatgtswih-e ng at t2.he8 4.3 on everyon everyfave and reifavegniandng BBDCreignichampng BBDCis champother-worlis otdhlyer-worltrack pace.dly tr0-aAsck1pace.30 AsMassive audiMassibleveandaudivisbilbe8.leand9 visible911s stil showi911s stngilonshowiPorsche’120-ng ons1Porsche’ hardcore supercar supercar is a bit of anis a bit of an s hardcore new carnew, car, sensationalsensaton thioenalroad,on tandhe road,not andexcinotting asexcitheytincome,g as thaleyb0-come,eit140albeipresence, ed- taste.e-Undoubt dly 2.edl9y 4.6 ajutostr. Al150so juacqui st- red tast-acquie.rUndoubt t presence, and huge andgriphuge and10.3grip andonline confonligiurneaconftor. Aligsuro1300-60 2.8 50-70 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.7 4.8 0-70 3.4 60-80 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.6 4.1 0-80 4.0 70-90 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.5 0-90 4.8 80-100 1.5 1.9 2.6 3.3 0-100 5.6 90-110 1.9 2.6 3.5 0-110 6.5 100-120 2.0 2.7 3.7 911 GT2 911 GT2 911 GT3 RS 911110-130 GT3 RS PORSCHE McLARENMcLAREN 600LT 600LT FERRARIFERRARI 488 PISTA 488 PISTA LAMBORGHINI HURACAN HURACANPORSCHEPORSCHE 0-120 LAMBORGHINI 7.6 -PORSCHE - RS 2.2RS 2.7 4.0 big swing big swing at the One of theOne lastof991-generation the last 991-generation Our hardcore Our hardcore supercar supercar class class IncredibleIncredible V8 engineV8 makes engine formakesPERFORMANTE for PERFORMANTE8.9 0-130 120-140 Weissach’s -Weissach’s - at the 2.8 4.3 hardcore hardcore supercar supercar is a bit of an is a bit of an 911s stillon showing Porsche’s on Porsche’s fave and reigning fave andBBDC reigning champ BBDC is champ is other-worldly other-worldly track pace. track As pace. As Massive audible Massiveand audible visibleand visible911s still showing 0-140 10.3 130-150 2.9 4.6 acquired taste. acquired Undoubtedly taste. -Undoubtedly online configurator. online configurator. Also just Also just sensational sensational on the road, on the androad, not and not asexciting exciting they come, as they albeit come, albeit presence,presence, and huge and grip huge and grip and but- not Porsche’s best best ofthe thebest lot.140-160 of the lot. fast, far short of farthat short onof track. that on track. perhaps aperhaps bit shortaon bitdelicacy. short on delicacy. speed, with speed, a better withchassis a better chassisabout thantheabout 0-150 11.9than - but not -fast,Porsche’s - GT. best - GT. 5.0 AAAAC AAAAC AAAAB AAAAB AAAAB AAAAB 0-160 on any ‘junior’ on anyLambo ‘junior’ ever Lambo sold.ever AAAAB sold. AAAAB 13.7

AAAAB AAAAB THE SMALL PRINT Power-to-weight and torque-to-weight figures are calculated using manufacturer’s £207,506 £207,506claimed kerb weight. © 2019, £141,346 £141,346 £187,625 £187,625 £252,765£252,765 £215,000 £215,000 Price Price Haymarket Media Group Ltd. Test results be reproduced permission. information on the 488 Pista, 691bhp, 553lb 691bhp, ft For 553lb ft 513bhp, 347lb 513bhp, ft without 347lb fteditor’s written 592bhp, ft 457lb ft 710bhp, 568lb 710bhp, ft 568lb ft 631bhp, 443lb 631bhp, ft 443lb ft may not Power, torque Power, torque 592bhp, 457lb contact Ferrari North Europe Customer Services, 275 Leigh Rd, Slough, SL1 4HF (01753 878700, ferrari.com). Cost-per-mile figures 2.8sec, 211mph 2.8sec, 211mph 3.2sec, 193mph 3.2sec, 193mph 2.9sec, 204mph 2.9sec, 204mph 2.85sec, 211mph 2.85sec, 211mph 2.9sec, 202mph 2.9sec, 202mph 0-62mph,0-62mph, top speedtop speed calculated over three years/36,000 miles, including depreciation and maintenance but not insurance; Lex Autolease (0800 389 3690). 269g/km,269g/km, WLTP figures WLTP tbcfigures tbc 303g/km, 20.8mpg 20.8mpg WLTP figures WLTP tbcfigures tbc263g/km,263g/km, WLTP figures WLTP tbc figures tbcquote 314g/km, 314g/km, WLTP figures WLTP tbcprofessional figures tbc303g/km, CO2, economy CO2, economy 266g/km,266g/km, Insurance covers 35-year-old male with clean licence and full no-claims bonus living in Swindon; quote from Liverpool Victoria (0800 066 5161, lv.com). Contract hire figure based on a three-year lease/36,000-mile contract including maintenance; Wessex Fleet Solutions (01722 322888).

7 AUGUST72019 AUGUST AUTOCAR.CO.UK 2019 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 41 41

40 AUTOCAR.CO.UK 7 AUGUST 2019

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

HEALTHY LIVING

150

MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

WELL WISHES

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND COMPANIES WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THEIR VERY BEST WISHES TO OUR MAN READERS...

A & S Engineering

Flair Electronics Systems Ltd

Saturn Spraying Systems Ltd

Association Of British Dispensing Opticians

Hoppe UK Ltd

Strand Bearings Ltd

ISB Typesetting

Supacleen Ltd

Balgores Motor Group Brian Scholar & Co Cambrai Covers Charles Bates Kent Ltd Cintec International Ltd Clarke & Simpson

Katz & Co

Trafford Brake & Hose Services Ltd

Kingswood Canvas Ltd

UK Gas Technologies

Michaels Bridal Fabrics Ltd

Wellwood Ltd

North East Trading & Co North Lincs Engineering Ltd Rob Van Helden Designs

Creative Interior Design Ltd

The Man Magazine team would like to extend a special ‘thank-you’ to all contributors to this issue.

Roberts Transport

The Man Magazine team would like to extend a special ‘thank-you’ to all contributors to this issue.

Howard Construction

more than just a radio

(Anglia) Ltd

“Building on 15 years of quality construction” Boot Street Great Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6PB www.howardconstruction.co.uk

sevenstarmedia.co.uk

Telephone:01473 735315 Fax:01473 738385 info@howardconstruction.co.uk

Advertise in our next issue... Tel. 01959 543659 MAN MAGAZINE WINTER 2019

The only UK charity providing FREE specially designed DAB digital radios and smart devices for visually impaired people in your community.

blind.org.uk

Registered Charity Number : 1078287 Scottish Charity Number : SC041582

151