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2023-03-06 19:40
ZR1
The 2019 Corvette C7 ZR1 coupe in its unveiling Sebring Orange color.
Its 6.2L V8 engine produces 755 hp (765 PS; 563 kW) at 6,300 rpm
– 85″ x 55… Read More
2023-03-06 18:45
A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance – its 28th annual event. Known to many as “the racers&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-03-06 06:36
At the 1955 Brussels Motor Show, Lancia introduced the B24 Spider America, an open two-seater that is arguably the most iconic and sought-after variant of the series. The Spider embodied th… Read More
2023-03-06 06:16
The motorsport industry considers the Goodwood Festival of Speed as a sacred site. This event takes place in late June or early July and showcases a wide range of vehicles, including pre-war… Read More
2023-03-04 09:13
McLaren’s F1 roadcar is arguably the best car ever produced by racing manufacturer McLaren, and was often referred to as “the greatest supercar of all time”. When McLaren f… Read More
2023-03-04 09:13
In this video from cvdzijden – Supercar Videos, we get to see a mix of modern and classic Formula 1 race cars that graced the 2022 Goodwood Festival Of Speed.
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2023-03-03 20:46
With great sadness but deep appreciation, Lime Rock Park notes the passing of one of the major figures in the track’s history. Jim Haynes, a two-time SCCA National Champion driver, pur… Read More
2023-03-03 20:00
Automobili Lamborghini hosted its 60th Anniversary Lamborghini Day at Suzuka Circuit on February 23 to commemorate the brand’s 60th year. Over 280 Lamborghinis, including both current… Read More
2023-03-03 07:50
Made famous for its role in Miami Vice and Sega’s Out Run, the Testarossa was Ferrari’s leading supercar in the mid-eighties. Its distinctive side strakes and ultra-wide rear tra… Read More
2023-03-03 07:50
Relive the excitement of the 1978 Italian Grand Prix with this onboard footage of Jacques Laffite driving a Ligier-Matra JS9 around the Monza Circuit.
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2023-03-02 16:56
Vintage Ferraris continue to run wild
Will the 2023 Gooding & Company Auction at Amelia Island be another home run as it was in 2022? Last year’s overall performance was outs… Read More
2023-03-02 07:34
During the 74th Goodwood Members’ Meeting, Dario Franchitti, a four-time IndyCar Champion and three-time Indy 500 winner, took the wheel of the Lotus 88. This Formula 1 car was s… Read More
2023-03-01 07:56
Experience the incredible and wild sound of Jean Ragnotti’s Renault 5 Maxi Turbo “Group B” rally car as it tears through the 1985 Tour de Corse Rally and won the race!
The… Read More
2023-03-01 07:56
Whilst the 6 Series made its debut, engineers were secretly working on the development of a distinctive BMW sports car, which caused a worldwide sensation in 1978: the BMW M1. This high-perf… Read More
2023-02-28 20:06
The International Daily Express Trophy; Silverstone, May 9, 1953
American Tom Cole borrowed this yellow Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 F2 for this race. Perhaps it was the driver, or the… Read More
2023-02-28 07:59
One of the prettiest Ferrari racers ever is the 750 Monza. The 750 Monza prototype made its debut in 1954 at Monza with an engine based on a development of the Type 555. The 3.0-liter, four… Read More
2023-02-27 20:42
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2023-02-27 19:07
Following the huge success of the first ever Summer Veteran Car Run last year, the Royal Automobile Club confirms this joyous event for pre-1905 cars will make a welcome return in July 2023… Read More
2023-02-27 07:38
To celebrate Hans Hermann’s 95th birthday, we look back at one of the most spectacular crashes in F1 history. At the 1959 German Grand Prix, Hans Hermann was driving a BRM P25 and cras… Read More
2023-02-27 07:17
Onboard footage of a Ferrari F50 GT1 going all out at the Yas Marina F1 circuit in Abu Dhabi. Watch and enjoy 13 minutes of raw V-12 sound!
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2023-02-27 07:17
Tatra, a Czechoslovakian manufacturer, was renowned for creating sophisticated and cutting-edge luxury cars. In the 1920s, they pioneered the innovative backbone chassis, and in the early 19… Read More
2023-02-24 20:07
Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The idea dated back at least to 1923. “When he left Austro Daimler in 1923 to… Read More
2023-02-24 12:19
The beautiful city of Forte dei Marmi, the most glamorous seaside resort of Versilia, Italy, will be the perfect backdrop for the 2023 edition of the Terre di Canossa rally. This latest edit… Read More
2023-02-24 07:17
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… Read More
2023-02-24 07:17
Head-to-head battle between a Jaguar XJR-5 and Porsche 962 at Daytona during HSR’s 24-hour vintage event.
The post Jaguar XJR-5 Chasing A Porsche 962 At Daytona appeared first on Spor… Read More
2023-02-23 20:38
In 2022, the Pininfarina Battista set a series of performance world records at its test base in Nardò, Italy. Battista’s unique launch control technology contributes to Formula… Read More
2023-02-23 06:33
The Lamborghini Countach became a legend in its own time, but Automobili Lamborghini took this masterpiece one-step further. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of Automobili L… Read More
2023-02-23 06:33
Spend a couple of minutes listening to the earth shattering sounds of a 1972 McLaren M8F powered by a 800bhp 8.8 litre aluminium Chevrolet V8 engine.
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2023-02-22 06:41
Watch and enjoy this onboard footage of a Lotus 22 doing some laps before the 2022 Oulton Park Gold Cup.
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2023-02-22 06:41
This XJR-5 epitomizes everything that is best about American racing design, construction and preparation combined with the best of British international racing heritage and pedigree from Jag… Read More
2023-02-21 08:03
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 rival… Read More
2023-02-21 08:03
Onboard footage of a Lola T70 going full throttle as it laps around the Spa Francorchamps.
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2023-02-21 00:17
East Himalaya Rally
October-November 2022
This adventure-rated rally was the first international classic car rally in the North East Indian States of Assam and Meghalaya, and the first inte… Read More
2023-02-20 22:27
In the 1980s, the idea of a Japanese Luxury Sedan was a radical concept. Most North American perceptions around Japanese cars were still very much attached to frugality, economy, and base-mo… Read More
2023-02-20 21:45
The reawakening of British Racing Motors (BRM), Britain’s original F1 team, will be celebrated in all its glory at Reis Race Retro, held February 24-26, at Warwickshire&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-02-20 20:21
From the British Racing Drivers Club-
It is with great regret that we must inform Members of the death yesterday at his North Devon home of BRDC Life Member Roy Pierpoint at the age of 93.
R… Read More
2023-02-20 06:37
Listen to the impressive V8 sound of a Ferrari 308 GTB Group 4 during a rally stage at Spa Rally.
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2023-02-20 06:37
Built for a new series called the Intercontinental Challenge, the XJR-15 was a limited-production supercar built by Jaguar Sport, a partnership of Jaguar and TWR. The design was loosely base… Read More
2023-02-19 23:29
Goodwood 75 commemorates numerous anniversaries
History and heritage of the spiritual home of British motor racing to be celebrated throughout 2023
Goodwood 75 encompasses a number of annive… Read More
2023-02-19 22:59
The Design Concepts of Jean Bugatti
As a freethinking engineer and designer, his automobile creations were exceptional, daring to break norms and conventions. Today, his work continues to i… Read More
2023-02-16 23:16
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the theme for the upcoming Porsche Rennsport Reunion as “Icons of Porsche”. A fitting tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche sport… Read More
2023-02-16 17:29
Now available: Bugatti Chassis no. 57541 Engine no. 29S Body no. 3595
THE BUGATTI TYPE 57S AND SC
Bugatti’s line of “super sport” competition road models began with the sup… Read More
2023-02-16 07:53
Relive the moment when Kevin Harvick stole the victory from Mick Martin at the 2007 Daytona 500 right before the checkered flag all the while a big wreck happened behind them.
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2023-02-16 07:53
Introduced in 1922, the Type 30 was the first production Bugatti to feature an Inline-8 . The engine was placed on a chassis similar to that of the Type 23. At the time Bugatti opted to move… Read More
2023-02-15 10:42
The Masters GT Trophy for 2023
The Masters Team are excited to announce a new addition to our ensemble of historic grids for drivers to enjoy in the 2023 season! As a baby brother to the suc… Read More
2023-02-15 06:00
The original Bugatti EB110 debuted on September 15th, 1991 – the date of company founder Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday. But it wasn’t until almost a year later that Bugat… Read More
2023-02-15 06:00
Highlights from the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans that was won by F1 drivers Ludovico Scarfiotti and Lorenzo Bandini in a Ferrari 250 P.
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2023-02-14 23:39
Today, we’re having a chat with Mike Boldt, a well-known and respected figure in the world of automotive photography.
If there was ever an instance which showed how things can come ful… Read More
2023-02-14 16:36
There is only one Bugatti Profilée
Recently, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée¹, an automotive solitaire, was auctioned in Paris by RM Sotheby’s. With production of all Bu… Read More
2023-02-14 06:19
A very impressive sound coming from one of the most famous and most successful F1 cars in recent history that won 15 out of the 17 races during the 2002 season. Enjoy!
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2023-02-14 06:13
The 1969 ZL-1 Corvette came equipped with an entirely new big-block engine option that produced more horsepower than any Corvette that had come before it. Any Corvette, when ordered with RPO… Read More
2023-02-14 02:44
I went to Daytona the year Dan Gurney’s All American Racers /Toyota GTP won the race, their first Daytona 24 Hr victory for both, the team and Toyota.
The dawn scene at the Internatio… Read More
2023-02-13 20:44
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2023-02-13 20:17
Lamborghini returned to the ice in Livigno this past week with Esperienza Neve in the beautiful setting of the Alps, where guests test drove the entire Lamborghini range on the snowy circuit… Read More
2023-02-13 19:47
Class of 2023 inductees
A luminous lineup of legendary motorsports stars will be on hand to laud the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Class of 2023 at the MSHFA’s milestone… Read More
2023-02-13 05:11
Tyrrell’s Project 34 six-wheel Formula One car was one of those refreshingly radical cars that used to come into Grand Prix racing in the 1970s. It was designed and built by Derek Gard… Read More
2023-02-13 05:11
1998 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, the Porsche 911 GT1-98 with chassis number 003, in action at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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2023-02-12 21:57
The Greatest Show on British Wheels, Vancouver , is looking forward to welcoming everyone to the celebration at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
“In 2022, the post… Read More
2023-02-10 19:47
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Bob Garretson, Brian Redman, and Bobby Rahal drive a Porsche 935 K3 to victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first IMSA GTP race. Bill Koll, Rob McFarlin, and Jeff Kline win the GTU clas… Read More
2023-02-10 07:19
Combining the power of Ford’s short-stroke V8 with the nimbleness of AC’s sporting chassis, the Cobra was the first largely successful English-American hybrid. The whole project… Read More
2023-02-10 07:17
The folks at RM Sotheby’s recently auctioned one of only two 1969 ZL-1 Corvettes ever made and it sold for $3,140,000. Watch the video as they give us an in-depth look at this legendar… Read More
2023-02-10 03:47
NASCAR is marking its 75th Anniversary this May with the HSR Historic Stock Car Invitational that will be part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway, May 12 &ndas&hell…Read More
2023-02-10 03:26
New Season for 2023
The Formula 5000 Drivers Association is pleased to announce its racing schedule for 2023. The Association has announced four official races at three main events for the 2… Read More
2023-02-10 02:49
Chevrolet recently debuted the new Corvette Z06 GT3.R racecar, a year before it makes its competition debut at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Making its public debut at Daytona International… Read More
2023-02-09 08:10
Tyrrell’s Project 34 six-wheel Formula One car was one of those refreshingly radical cars that used to come into Grand Prix racing in the 1970s and it still remains as the only six-whe… Read More
2023-02-09 08:10
Designed for the 2.5 litre Formula 1 regulations that were introduced for the 1954 season, the 250F followed the lines of Maserati’s Formula 2 racers of 1952 and 1953. It was one… Read More
2023-02-08 07:24
As a successful businessman and experienced amateur driver, Piero Dusio started Cisitalia, officially known as Consorzio Industriale Sportive Italia. The company employed a wealth of talent… Read More
2023-02-08 07:24
Turn up the volume on your speakers and listen to the glorious sound of the V8-powered Red Bull RB7 as it attacks the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, Australia.
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2023-02-07 05:17
Without a doubt, the Lancia Stratos is one of the greatest rally cars ever. The glorious sound coming from its V6 engine never fails to amaze anyone who hears it, like this particular 1974 L… Read More
2023-02-07 05:17
Launched in February 1969, this was the first Skyline to wear the GT-R badge. This special model was heavily modified to keep Nissan competative in the Japanese JAF Champoinship. The first e… Read More
2023-02-06 23:05
Photo Gallery from the Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s auctions held in conjunction with the 2023 Retromobile, in Paris France.
Artcurial
Bonhams
RM Sotheby’s
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2023-02-06 07:33
Following a promising year with the LC1 Group 6 prototype, Lancia wanted to continue being one of the frontrunners for the Constructors’ World Championship and so they started working… Read More
2023-02-06 07:32
900-horsepower 1984 Lancia LC2 goes full throttle at Brands Hatch in UK.
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2023-02-05 23:48
Photo Gallery from the 2023 Retromobile held in Paris, France.
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2023-02-05 23:13
Bentley Motors has handcrafted a unique and one-off Continental GT Azure, inspired by Bentley’s retained example of the iconic R-Type Continental, JAS 949. The new Continental GT is in… Read More
2023-02-04 01:03
The Bizzarrini brand, reintroduced to the world with the 5300 GT Corsa Revival early in 2022, has revealed its first completely new car, The Giotto. Named after company founder, Giotto Bizza… Read More
2023-02-03 23:47
PRELIMINARIES
The 2023 Daytona 24 hours was the 61st year of the event. It was once again a watershed year, as this was the first year of the new GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) cars. These o… Read More
2023-02-03 22:00
Almost 5 months to the day after talks between Porsche and Red Bull Racing (RBR) broke down about the Stuttgart-based car company coming to F1 as a power unit supplier, news broke today that… Read More
2023-02-03 19:13
These are not happy times for Aston Martin. The British luxury carmaker is fighting ferociously for its survival in a highly competitive space. However, the blows just keep coming. The late… Read More
2023-02-03 10:28
Edited & Reviewed by Rex McAfee
McLaren’s new Artura GT4
The new McLaren Artura GT4 impressed on its competitive debut in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona. The McL… Read More
2023-02-03 06:27
The Jaguar XK120 was the fastest production car in the world when it was first released in 1948, with a top speed of 124.6 mph. But how does it feel to drive a car like this today? You shoul… Read More
2023-02-03 05:59
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL stands as one of most memorable coupes of the fifties. The gullwing doors not only distinguished it, but they are a clever solution to hide the cars unique space fra… Read More
2023-02-02 11:25
Mark Raffauf, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Senior Director of Competition, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2022 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 recipient… Read More
2023-02-02 07:49
The Porsche Schuppan 962CR, when new, was one of the most expensive cars ever produced with an asking price of $1.5 million! If you never heard of this car before, then you should hear its s… Read More
2023-02-02 07:40
An updated version of the Audi Sport Quattro – given the ‘S1’ moniker – was introduced at the end of 1984. To meet homologation requirements for the improvements, Aud… Read More
2023-02-01 20:22
After coming across some of Harry Gravett’s artwork online—aside from becoming instant admirers—we knew we wanted to pick his brain, too.
Art is a tremendously signif… Read More
2023-02-01 10:44
Reviewed and Edited by Rex McAfee
Milestones of the Art Deco era
Three fan-favorite cars from the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, including two multi-time concours award winners, will b… Read More
2023-02-01 06:53
The Jaguar XK120 was the fastest production car in the world when it was first released in 1949, with a top speed of 120 mph – and it had the looks to boot. Tedward YouTube channel, gi… Read More
2023-02-01 06:47
With its French curves, 120 mph performance and a price tag of £988, the XK120 was Jaguar’s most important roadster. In 1948 it set a new standard of post-war performance which p… Read More
2023-01-31 11:01
Edited and Reviewed by Rex McAfee
Mercedes Benz to Victory Circle
The No. 79 WeatherTech Racing/Proton Competition Mercedes-AMG GT3 team secured the first IMSA GTD Pro class victory for a Me… Read More
2023-01-31 06:04
A thrilling video of a Ferrari 246S Dino and Lotus 15 going neck and neck as they compete for the Sussex Trophy at the Goodwood Revival in 2021.
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2023-01-31 05:48
Based on the 911S, the 911 R was produced by Porsche to compete in the FIA’s GT 2.0 category. To make it competitive, the 911 R was powered by a flat-six engine, Type 901/22 from the P… Read More
2023-01-30 11:25
Engineering wonder
The 8.0-liter W16 engine has propelled Bugatti’s hyper sports cars for almost 20 years. The only 16-cylinder engine in the world to be used in a car, it is a verita… Read More
2023-01-30 05:49
As a car credited for starting the muscle car era, the Pontiac GTO enjoys legendary status as a truly revolutionary car. The Pontiac GTO followed a rather simple recipe of putting… Read More
2023-01-30 05:49
Enjoy this fantastic onboard footage of a 250 GTO, considered by many as the greatest Ferraris of all time, being driven how Enzo Ferrari intended it to be at Zandvoort Circuit in Netherland… Read More
2023-01-27 11:25
Muscle Car? Sports Car? Maybe both and more…
Finale Speed, a premier custom car manufacturer and restorer fueled by innovation, has unveiled its latest creation, “Viral.”… Read More
2023-01-27 09:19
Some highlights from the infamous 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans that marked the first time Ford won the prestigious endurance-focused sports car race with their GT40.
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2023-01-27 09:01
Bugatti presented the Type 59 Sports for the first time on September 24, 1933, at the San Sebastian Grand Prix. A marvel of engineering both powerful and delicate. Beneath its sleek and low… Read More
2023-01-26 17:11
Western Canada’s Biggest Vintage Motorsport Event
The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC) is very pleased to announce that the 34th running of its annual marquee race weeke… Read More
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