The third and final GT3 racing variant of Audi’s Type 42 R8 LMS was the Ultra which came on stream during 2012. As expected, it arrived with a wide-ranging upgrade pack that enhanced practically…
Read MoreA little under two years after Bugatti had launched the ultimate Fixed Head iteration of its Veyron (the Super Sport), a similarly enhanced open top version emerged at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Read MoreWhen in 1986 BMW unveiled the first V12 from a German manufacturer since Word War 2, it was obvious the firm’s Motorsport department would be keen to apply their magic touch. Immensely…
Read MoreNearly 20 years after the company had last offered a front V12-engined open two-seater, Ferrari released a spectacular limited edition special based on the critically acclaimed 550 Maranello.
Read MoreFamously, Enzo Ferrari had been a reluctant adoptee of the mid-engined layout, initially believing “the horse should pull the cart, not push it”. However, after a brace of promising outings with…
Read MoreAfter a debut F1 season in 1984 that saw him bag a remarkable three podium finishes driving for the uncompetitive Toleman team, Ayrton Senna spent three seasons at Lotus where, in 48 outings, he…
Read MoreAlthough Mercedes’ second generation SL was not a direct replacement for the W198, the new W113 began a line of supremely elegant open top boulevard cruisers that offered unmatched…
Read MorePorsche had originally planned a production run of 1500 Carrera GTs but, owing to relatively subdued demand in a post dot-com boom era, just 1270 were produced between 2004 and 2005…
Read MoreDuring four years in production between early 1970 and late 1973, Ford’s Capri RS2600 Group 2 homologation special underwent a series of changes aimed at broadening its appeal. The first 50…
Read MoreAlthough Aston Martin had quietly built around half a dozen open top examples of its formidable V8 Vantage for VIP clients during the first half of the 1980s, such a machine was not officially added to…
Read MoreWhen Porsche added a turbocharged 911 to its range in early 1975, the firm finally had a model that was a genuine alternative to the likes of a Ferrari BB or Lamborghini Countach. However, while the…
Read MorePrior to the 3500 GT’s arrival, Maserati’s road cars had been low volume coachbuilt specials manufactured in an insufficient number to cover the firm’s extensive racing activities. By contrast…
Read MoreAt the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1999, BMW unveiled a flagship Roadster inspired by the car that nearly drove the company to bankruptcy 40 years beforehand: the legendary late fifties 507.
Read MoreIn terms of his road car division, one of Enzo Ferrari’s best decisions was made over the winter of 1952-1953 when il Commendatore signed an ongoing cooperation agreement with what was then…
Read MoreIn May 2013, a little under three years after McLaren had launched its spectacular 12C, a limited run special was created to celebrate the firm’s 50th anniversary. Dubbed the 12C 50th Anniversary…
Read MoreAlthough Porsche had offered open top versions of its two prior 911 variants with all the Turbo equipment bar a forced induction engine, that policy was abandoned on the 993 which was only…
Read MoreDespite the passing of almost 70 years, Aston Martin’s most impressive on-track achievement remains that famous 1-2 finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1959 with the DBR1. Of almost equal…
Read MoreFerrari launched what came to be the ultimate iteration of the 360 Modena at the Bologna Motor Show in December 2003. Dubbed 360 GTC, this latest contender for the junior class of GT racing…
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