The Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar that finally proved that gearheads had nothing to worry about...
At the Paris Auto Show in October 1968, Ferrari introduced the 365 GTB/4 as their V12 flagship. The press informally...
In 1988, Jaguar won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an entry of five XJR-9 cars. The winning car, driven by Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries and Andy Wallace, completed 394 laps and covered a distance of 3313 (5332.79km). This followed Jaguar’s earlier victory at Le Mans when the the...
The COPO Camaro was created in 1969 by two Chevrolet dealers who wanted to install engines larger than 400 cubic...
The 190SL, a smaller and less expensive version of the Mercedes Benz 300SL, was introduced in 1954 at the New...
After a promising season in 1996, Porsche updated their GT1 contender to Evolution specification. This included redesign bodywork, a new front suspension and a six-speed sequential transmission half way through the season. The sport’s governing body, the FIA, had taken an interest in the action-packed series and for 1997 the...
Back in 1998, TVR was dreaming. They wanted to create a faster and more outrageous supercar than the mighty McLaren...
Introduced in February 1933 at the Berlin Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz SS was a six-cylinder automobile that was produced until...
In 1974, Lamborghini unleashed an incredibly audacious car, which ignited a craze among car enthusiasts of all ages, particularly the youth, who hung posters of it on their bedroom walls. This trend continued for almost two decades, until 1990, during which time the car only became more daring. Among the...
During the 1950s, Bizzarrini played a crucial role in developing the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and the 250 GTO. However,...
In the period between 1960 and 1965, Ferrari was at its absolute prime on the racing circuits. It became the...
Bill Thomas had one goal in mind when he designed and produced the Cheetah: beat the Ford Cobra. With Chevrolet backing the company, 25 fine examples were produced until sadly, the factory burnt down. After the blaze, Chevrolet pulled out of the project. The power to weight ratio of this...
One of the most revered sports cars in the world is the SSK and this one features the most dramatic...
Porsche’s Type 904 was officially called the Carrera GTS because Porsche and Peugeot were still in their bitter disagreement over...
Before the Ferraris, the Maseratis, the Abarths, and the Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeo was the quintessential Italian sports car maker—and there’s a common consensus that it all started with the 6C 1500 Sport. It was a 1.5-liter straight-six-powered 2-seater built in several specs, including ones with dual overhead camshafts and a...
Established by Piero Dusio in 1946, the Cisitalia brand didn’t survive long in the unforgiving economic climate of post-WW2 Italy....
After a 30 year hiatus from endurance racing due to the 1955 tragedy at Le Mans, Mercedes thought enough time...
The Citroen SM is a high-performance luxury coupe produced from 1970 through 1975. Upon its release, the Citroën SM exceeded all expectations, proving to be a remarkable feat of engineering. It claimed the title of the fastest front-wheel-drive car in 1970, reaching a top speed of 137 mph, and in...
The Holman & Moody Ford Honker II is one of the forgotten CanAm cars. Interestingly, it was overshadowed by its...
As Jagaur’s first production supercar, the XJ220 was a bold step for the British company. Looking at the company’s history,...
Founded by industry veteran Gerald Wiegert in Wilmington, California, this company, through the production of its Vector W8 Twin Turbo, would make its entrance into the automotive establishment with a manner which would be fittingly described as “shock and awe”. Initially dubbed the W2 in its prototype stage, the W8...
At the 1955 Brussels Motor Show, Lancia introduced the B24 Spider America, an open two-seater that is arguably the most...
McLaren’s F1 roadcar is arguably the best car ever produced by racing manufacturer McLaren, and was often referred to as...
In 1966, Goodyear bought this Lola T70, intending it to be driven by the renowned A.J. Foyt during the first-ever Can-Am season. The car was later sold in 1967 to driver Bob Bondurant, who leased it to Universal Studios for its appearance in the movie “Winning,” featuring Paul Newman. Lola...
Whilst the 6 Series made its debut, engineers were secretly working on the development of a distinctive BMW sports car,...
One of the prettiest Ferrari racers ever is the 750 Monza. The 750 Monza prototype made its debut in 1954...
Before the Bugatti Veyron, there was the stunning W12 concept car from the Volkswagen which was the first full-blown supercar from the German company that was known for creating and building people’s cars since its inception. The car debuted at the at the 1997 Tokyo International Motor Show and was...
The Lamborghini Countach became a legend in its own time, but Automobili Lamborghini took this masterpiece one-step further. To celebrate...
This XJR-5 epitomizes everything that is best about American racing design, construction and preparation combined with the best of British...
Often confused with the Speed 6, the 6½ Litre was Bentley’s first large-displacement, six-cylinder car. The new engine was necessary to bolster the image of Bentley beyond rivals of Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz. Furthermore, the six-cylinder unit ran much smoother than the 6½. The new engine was very advanced, using aluminum...
