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Discover the legacy of the Ferrari Testarossa—an iconic 1980s supercar renowned for its flat-12 engine, striking Pininfarina design, and cultural impact. Explore its specs, design origins by Leonardo Fioravanti, and why it remains a timeless symbol of performance and style.
The Continental GT, launched in 2003, wasn’t simply the first new Bentley of the Volksawagen AG era. It was also arguably the first all-new Bentley since the original 3 Litre of 1919, with no components carried over from a previous generation. The car marked a revolution for Bentley and Crewe, propelling the company from a maker … Read more
Chief Designer John Blatchley’s S Series proved a major success for Crewe, with strong sales on both sides of the Atlantic. Launched in 1955 with the 4.9-litre six-cylinder engine from the preceding Mark VI, the S Series gained fresh impetus in 1959 with an all-new aluminium V8 engine in the S2. By 1962 those stately … Read more
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964) commission, codenamed GBR003 – the company’s debut open-top Targa model. As with every Theon Design commission, the all-carbon bodied, six-speed manual, 4.0-litre naturally aspirated GBR003 is an entirely bespoke creation, enhanced from the ground up at Theon’s production facility, nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire’s … Read more
It arrived at just the right time: The Audi 50, the first small car from a German manufacturer, was launched in 1974, shortly after the beginning of the oil crisis in 1973. Its fuel consumption was economical, and its design pioneering: front-wheel drive with a transverse engine, a two-door hatchback with a large trunk and … Read more
Bentley’s first Azure, a flagship convertible based on the drivetrain and platform of the Continental R, remained in production from 1995 to 2003. The combination of effortless 6.75-litre V8 power and a hand-built luxury convertible was clearly popular with Bentley customers, and thus Bentley showed a concept at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show for … Read more
Palazzo di Varignana is thrilled to announce the return of the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705, set to take place between 27-29 September 2024 – showcasing a carefully curated line-up of cars with a rich history and stunning design. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, this year’s Concorso promises to be even more … Read more
The Ferrari 360 GTC has been developed to replace the previous 360 GT. With a kerb weight of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) (with ballast), it was built since 2004 by Ferrari Corse Clienti department in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili to compete in the N-GT class. It made use of recent evolutions successfully race tested on the Ferrari 360 GT, … Read more
First shown in concept form at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, the four-door Rapide project received an immediate green light from Aston Martin’s new shareholders following the sale of the marque by Ford. In just over two years, Aston Martin’s design and engineering team delivered a new car from the ground up. Rapide S was … Read more
The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque’s impressive record of bringing concepts through to production, Aston Martin engineers have brought the V12 Vantage to market in an incredible 12 months. Designed for the focused driver, every component of … Read more