The ultimate requirement for flawless performance
Before getting to know the cars, it is important to understand what makes our program unique: all our supercars are prepared specifically for ice driving, following a unique protocol developed over more than ten years. This know-how- which we refine season-after-season- allows us to offer a driving experience that is remarkable, practical and completely safe- whatever the conditions.
Vehicles prepared for extreme conditions
In the heart of the icy expanses of Swedish Lapland, our collection of more than 30 exceptional supercars- ranging from the Alpine A110 to the Porsche 992 GT3, and including the Ferrari 488 Challenge- redefines the ice-driving experience.
Each supercar in our fleet has been meticulously selected for its dynamic qualities, and then prepared to deliver peak performance in the most demanding of environments. Ferrari F8 Tributo, Porsche 992 GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, Chevrolet Corvette C8 are also in the program, allowing you to switch between flat 6-cylinders, V8 or V10 engines, two- or four-wheel drive…
You'll have the opportunity to push these masterpieces of automotive engineering to incredible speeds on the ice, always in the safest of conditions. The preparation of each car requires approximately 60 hours of meticulous work- per car- by our technical teams, guaranteeing a driving experience both electrifying as well as safe.
Before the start of each season, we prepare our fleet with the utmost care. Our objectives are clear, each car must be able to:
- face the extreme conditions of Swedish Lapland…
- …and must ensure maximum fun, efficiency and ease of use.
Meticulous preparation where nothing is left to chance
In order to optimise our sportscars for ice driving, various modifications are made: the original bumpers are replaced by fibreglass or polycarbonate parts, in order to increase robustness and prevent any damage in the event of collision.
The flat undersides and plastic/carbon bases are replaced by aluminium copies, offering both better mechanical strength and increased protection against ice and gravel chips.
Each vehicle is then subject to work specific to its DNA and dynamic characteristics: Mitsubishi engines are equipped with shock absorbers derived from those used in Andros Trophy competition, optimised for grip on low-friction surfaces. The Challenge models retain their racing configuration, but with a set-up adapted to the ice, allowing progressive control regardless of the driving level.
Our teams first study the configuration of each car to determine which parts need to be protected and/or replaced. For each new car model integrated into the fleet, our teams need 15 to 20 days of study, manufacturing and installation to finalise the first complete example.
The main changes made when preparing a vehicle for driving on ice
- Electronic or hydraulic override of all driver assistance systems (ABS, ESP,...)
- reinforcement of the front and rear bumpers
- underbody protection
- installation of a front bumper guard
- replacement/reinforcement of various mechanical parts
- changing brake weightings, and sometimes redesigning a new braking system with changed calipers, discs, pads and master cylinders
- installation of an LED bar providing daylight-level illumination
- choice and installation of studded tyres (studding depending on the type of car)
- modification of ride heights, adjustment of the chassis and sometimes the suspensions
Expertise unique in the world
The ice does not allow any guesswork. Every adjustment, every reinforcement, every choice of material has a direct impact on safety as well as driving feel. That's why we've developed our own solutions, adapted to each model and proven in the most extreme conditions.
This technical mastery is now one of the signatures of Lapland Ice Driving: to offer each customer a car perfectly prepared for ice driving, perfectly balanced and totally reliable for every iconic track you will drive on.