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If a sports car marque isn’t too careful, simply chopping off the roof to reach another market can cause problems. Scuttle shake for example, poorly fitting seals and extra weight can all be problems when a hard top is converted to be a ‘Spider’ variant. However, this is a McLaren – the 720S Spider no […]
With the first Aston Martin Valkyrie prototypes beginning to take shape, now is the time to reveal the full performance figures delivered by Aston Martin Valkyrie’s hybrid powertrain. The Valkyrie features a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, that alone delivers 1,000bhp @ 10,500rpm and 740Nm @ 7000rpm. This is however mated to a battery-electric system by Rimac […]
Ford really seems to be on a roll at the moment. Their lineup looks great and there’s a car for just about everyone’s needs. This car however is built for a very specific purpose. This is the Ford Mustang Bullitt 2019. It is broadly similar to the V8 GT car, which is no bad thing, […]
Brabham Automotive is pleased to confirm a new Road Compliance Conversion option for its limited edition BT62 track car, which will make the vehicle road legal. The Australian high-performance manufacturer built the BT62 to be an unrestricted track car, with performance and power that significantly surpasses that of a GT car. While that hasn’t changed, […]
Fans and representatives of Scuderia Ferrari Clubs from all over Europe are flocking to the Ferrari Museum for the new ‘Michael 50’ exhibition on the occasion of the champion’s 50th birthday. Maranello has put together a special exhibition telling the story of Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary record-breaking F1 career: the German champion won an as yet […]
Welcome to 2019! We’re so glad that you’ve decided to join us in welcoming in the New Year. Whilst 2018 was a real thrill, there’s even more to look forward into the new year. Our predictions include more hybrids and better electrics (with even more improved range), super powerful hypercars like the McLaren Speedtail (okay […]
The Jim Clark Trust has the perfect gift for any motor racing or sports car fan wrapped up this Christmas, with a new gift option for its competition to win the 100,000th Lotus, a unique Jim Clark Evora GT410 Sport. For just £20 you can gift a friend or loved one the chance to win the […]
Is this car set to be one of the last (and best) V10 cars? It certainly looks and sounds to be the part and as always the Carfection videography serves up some really high quality imagery. As we drive ever closer to an electric (or hybrid, hydrogen or other alternative fuel-based future) we shouldn’t forget […]
Can McLaren really put a foot wrong at the moment? We strongly suspect not given that they have found a successful formula and taken it in just about every direction possible – and all directions are fast! In this case, our ‘Something For The Weekend’ car is the McLaren 720S Spider, which if you have […]
Ferrari’s latest mid-engined Special Series V8, the 488 Pista, has been nominated “Supercar of the Year” by BBC Top Gear Magazine. This brings Ferrari’s tally of BBC TopGear Awards to 16, and complements the 488 GTB which won the same Supercar of the Year award in 2016. When deciding on the Ferrari 488 Pista as […]