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New Aston Martin Vantage S, Ferrari Amalfi and Bentley EXP15 ...

09 Jul 2025 16:20:05 CST

The latest evolution of the V8-engined Aston Martin sports car has been introduced and is dubbed the Vantage S. As the name suggests, it is a further refined version of the existing S. The twin-turbo V8 engine has received a boost in power and now produces a hefty 670 bhp. The underpinnings have also had work done with emphasis on improving front-end grip. Cosmetic changes also set the Vantage S apart from its predecessors. The order books have opened and the first deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Last week, Ferrari debuted the Amalfi at a special event for clients, appropriately held at the Amalfi Coast. The latest front-engined +2 model is set to replace the Roma in the Ferrari line-up. It is equipped with a more powerful version of the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 and a fresh design from the head of the Ferrari Styling Centre, Flavio Manzoni. Compared to the Roma, the Amalfi also features improved handling and braking characteristics.
Inspired by models of the past, the Bentley EXP15 offers a glimpse into the future of the British marque. One of the specific cars that inspired the fastback design was the Speed Six 'Blue Train Special'. This car was made famous by a painting of Bentley Boy and owner Woolf Barnato racing this car against the Blue Train from Cannes to London. It was later discovered that he in fact used a different Speed Six for the race but the nick-name stuck to the very striking fastback Gurney Nutting Coupe. Bentley is quick to point out that the EXP15 is not a preview of the upcoming all electric model but some subtle cues will make it on the new car expected in 2026.

2025 24 Hours of Le Mans report and gallery ...

03 Jul 2025 16:20:05 CST

As we are gearing up to cover this weekend's Le Mans Classic, it was the right time to look back at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans held a few weeks ago. Hotly disputed as always, the race featured a capacity grid and a record attendance. At the sharp end of the grid, in the Hypercar class, there was the addition of the gloriously sounding Aston Martin Valkyrie but the race turned out to predominantly be a battle between the Ferraris, Porsches and the Cadillacs, which had started from the front row. The LMP2 category has turned into a one model class, which did offer the teams and drivers to perfectly showcase their effectiveness. In In the LMGT3 class, Valentino Rossi was at one point on track to score a popular win with his BMW until technical maladies prompted an early retirement. At the end of the race the winning margin was a mere 14 seconds, which highlights how closely the race was disputed.
Our man trackside during race week was Bob van der Wolf and he returned with this 100-shot gallery that serves to illustrate our concise report.

New Ferrari GT racer, one-off Giugiaro and the latest auction highlights ...

30 Jun 2025 16:20:05 CST

During this weekend's Spa 24 Hours, Ferrari revealed the 296 GT3 Evo. As the name suggests, it is an evolution of the successful 296-based GT3 racer that is produced for Ferrari by French specialist Oreca. The updates focus on improving the usability of the car with revised gear ratios and improved aerodynamics. Compared to the current model almost every body panel has been further refined. As is usually the case with evolutions of GT3 cars, the 296 GT3 Evo is available as a complete car or an upgrade package for existing cars.
It had escaped our attention but earlier this year Fabrizio and Giorgietto Giugiaro launched the one-off Peralta S. Based on the current MC20, it is based on the legendary wedge-shaped Boomerang show car designed by Giorgietto Giugiaro in the early 1970s. The Peralta S was built for and named after a Mexican enthusiast.
During the coming two weeks, there will be two major auctions in England. First up is the RM Sotheby's Cliveden House sale. Among the many interesting cars consigned is this Creation CA07 AIM, which was raced at Le Mans in 2008 and 2009. Built by the popular Creation Autosportif team, it was powered by the Judd developed AIM V10 engine.
Next week, Bonhams will stage their flagship Goodwood Festival of Speed sale. One of the headliners is this virtually brand-new Mercedes-AMG One, which is one of just 275 examples built. Also on offer is a matching Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One Edition. This particular version was only available to holders of an allocation for the Mercedes-AMG One.

New Koenigsegg, Mercedes-Benz AMG concept and Corvette ZR1X ...

27 Jun 2025 16:20:05 CST

This week Koenigsegg launched the latest version of the Jesko, dubbed the Sedair's Spear. Its unusual name comes from the last horse raced by company found Christian van Koenigsegg's father Jesko during the 1970s. Fittingly, the Sedair's Spear is a proper thoroughbred that will particularly excel on the track. It is lighter and at 1,601 bhp is also more powerful than the Jesko it is based on. Production is limited to 30 and all of the $5.2 million priced examples have reportedly already found an owner.
With the Concept AMG GT XX, Mercedes-Benz offers a glimpse into the future. The striking four-door coupe is powered by three axial flux motors that produce a combined 1,340 bhp. It also boasts sophisticated aerodynamics, which includes active aero wheels with five moveable elements. The striking orange colour of the GT XX is inspired by the C111 show cars of the 1960s and 1970s.
The newest addition to the C8-generation Corvette is the ZR1X. Available as a coupe or a hard-top convertible, it combines the supercharged drivetrain of the ZR1 with the front motor of the E-Ray. The result is the most powerful Corvette today with maximum power exceeding 1,250 bhp. In addition to the very powerful drivetrain, the Corvette ZR1X also features the updated interior introduced on the other C8 models earlier this year.

Rare Ferrari competition cars headed for RM Sotheby's auctions ...

24 Jun 2025 16:20:05 CST

Anglo-Canadian auctioneer RM Sotheby's have consigned a pair of very rare Ferrari competition cars. Currently on offer through their 'Sealed' auctions is this Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione, which was raced at Daytona three times and once at Le Mans in period. The first of the five Series 3 cars, it was originally sold to Luigi Chinetti for his North American Racing Team. Chassis 16343 finished only one of its 24-hour adventures but was rewarded with a class win at the occasion. Part of the same collection for over two decades, it is estimated to sell for $5.5 - $7.5 million with bidding due to close on the 26th.
Due to cross the block at the company's flagship Monterey Sale is this 375 Plus Sutton Spyder. It is one of eight Ferraris fitted with the behemoth five-litre 375 Plus engine and was raced in period with considerable success by the likes of Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney. Shelby crashed the car early in its life and it was fitted with the unique Sutton body that is still on the car today. Chassis 0478AM has been part of the same anonymous collection for the past three decades and has the same $5.5 - $7.5 million estimate.

2025 Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or report and 190-shot gallery ...

19 Jun 2025 16:20:05 CST

Held at the legendary Circuit de Dijon Prenois for the last decades, the annual Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or is the oldest still existing historic racing meeting on continental Europe. Since 2014, it has been part of the Peter Auto roster of events and accordingly featured seven of the familiar sports and touring car grids. In addition to the likes of Classic Endurance Racing, Heritage Touring Cup and Sixties' Endurance, there was also the single-seater HGPCA grid, which was true to the event's origins as a Formula 1 support race. There were also special demonstration runs each day for three-litre Grand Prix cars, which included the familiar Cosworth DFV-powered cars but also Matra and Ferrari V12 power. The Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or furthermore has a strong enthusiast club presence with a great mix of classic cars lining the track on the East side of the paddock. During the short lunch breaks, some club cars also got the opportunity to sample the undulating circuit.
Our photographers were on hand once again and captured all the races in this class-by-class 190-shot gallery. It serves to illustrate our concise report of the weekend.