In the Ferrari world, the GTO nameplate signifies a distinguished breed of Prancing Horses. Always built in limited numbers and for a special purpose, the GTO cars don’t just wear a badge, but proudly display it as a manifestation of honor. In fact, before the Ferrari 288 GTO, just one more car carried the Gran Turismo Omologato name. It was the Ferrari 250 GTO, the most prominent racing Ferrari of the 1960s, and the … [Read more...]
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ – The Ultimate in Spectacular Engineering
Can a production car be classified as a masterpiece? And what can a company do when it produces one? And another one? And another one again? If you ask Bugatti, the answer is simple. It continues doing so. The latest addition to the celebrated manufacturer’s stable is the Bugatti Chiron. Another paramount car coming from Molsheim, being a variant of the Chiron is (unofficially) the current production car record speed … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Miura- Birth of the Stylish Supercar
In 1966, when the stunning Lamborghini Miura debuted at the Geneva Auto Show, it shook the automotive industry. The car's sleek, muscular lines and an engine positioned mid-mounted was influenced by the motorsports world but was something never seen before in road cars. The pièce de résistance was the intriguing transverse, mid-mounted V12 engine in the vehicle. Not only did this provide a profoundly beautiful … [Read more...]
Pagani Zonda – Pure Passion with Spectacular Engineering
There is something inherently magical in naming cars after winds. Take the Pagani Zonda as an example, because we won’t talk about the Passat, the Polo, and the Golf. We’re venturing into something more exotic, just like Maserati and its Mistral, Khamsin, Bora, and Merak, names oozing velocity, adventure, and power. But what is the Zonda? It is a vigorous wind blowing through the Pampas. The Zonda is so … [Read more...]
Lotus Elise – The Fun Lightweight Weekend Sports Car
Imagine it’s the mid-1990s again and cars were still somewhat raw. The rapid development of technology brought computers into our households, although these devices remained too large and bulky to be crammed into our pockets and dashboards. On the other hand, these optimistic times brought us a new, somehow confusing design in which the designers were still trying to depart from the razor-sharp 1970s and 1980s. It … [Read more...]
Porsche 356- First Production Car for Porsche
The Porsche 356 is regarded by many car enthusiasts to be one of the finest sports cars ever to be created. Ferdinand Porsche, the son of the founder of the Porsche business, concluded that it would be more pleasurable to drive a small car with more power than a large car with more power, which is the basis of the Porsche 356. The car swiftly developed a reputation for its aerodynamics, handling, and quality … [Read more...]
Triumph GT6- The Classic British 60s Fastback
The Triumph GT6 is a 6-cylinder fastback version of the Spitfire, styled by the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, and produced over 7 years from 1966 to 1973. The GT6 was constructed and marketed following the Spitfire fastbacks (four-cylinder engine) that were victorious in their class during the 1965 24 hours of Le Mans. During its seven years of production, more than 40,000 units were sold, though these days … [Read more...]
Jaguar XK120 – Worlds Fastest Production Car of the Early 50s
The Jaguar XK120 is a testimony to the finest traits of British styling and engineering. Obtaining its name for its top speed of 120 mph, the XK120 was an elegant and technically innovative vehicle, with bragging rights of being the fastest production car of its time. Conceptualized in a time of difficulty for Britain, the 3.4 liter, 6 cylinder Jaguar XK120 represented the greatest of modern design, possessing … [Read more...]
Porsche 959 – The Pursuit for Perfection
If you ever saw a Porsche 959 in the wild, consider yourself very lucky, because the car was built in extremely limited numbers. In fact, it is one of the rarest Porsche's ever created. Moreover, it is probably the greatest Porsche of all times too. It is a crown jewel in every car collection and a phenomenal driver’s car, and the story of its creation is as exciting as the car itself. Let’s talk about the 959, the … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo – Ultimate Racing Experience
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo made its initial appearance during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali at the Mugello Circuit. Ferrari produced a kit that enhanced the 488 Challenge's overall performance and consistency under race conditions. The creation provided improved handling for even greater feedback and driving pleasure. History of the Ferrari Challenge It was in the autumn of 1992 that the Ferrari Challenge, … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale – Eighteen Stunning Cars
Based on Alfa Romeos' successful endurance racer, the Tipo 33, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be on the top of most peoples list as one of the most stunning cars ever to be made. With only 18 cars ever produced between 1967-1969, the 33 Stradale delivered an astounding performance for that era with specs that remain remarkable even today. https://youtu.be/Tb7mcHd-UQU Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale on … [Read more...]
Ferrari F430- Creation of the Drivers Car
It was the initial Ferrari built in truly significant numbers, and for its time, it was the purest driver’s car coming from Maranello. It succeeded the 360 Modena and brought Ferrari Enzo’s design to a larger customer base. As with all Ferraris, this supercar proved itself on the tracks around the world, thus becoming the principal Ferrari of its era. The car in question is the mesmerizing Ferrari F430 and this is … [Read more...]
Toyota 2000GT- Japans First Super Car
Toyota Motor Corporation is known mostly for building rock-solid SUVs and family sedans for customers around the world. Early in its life though, times were tougher. Exporting Japanese vehicles to the United States and other Western Countries was difficult. People saw Japanese products as inferior products at the time. In the creation of the 1960s Toyota 2000GT, the first Japanese Super Car, Toyota was instrumental … [Read more...]
Ferrari 330 P4 – Rising to Fords Challenge
The Ferrari 330 P4 may be regarded as the greatest Ferrari endurance race car of all time by many Ferrari aficionados. It was developed by Ferrari to counterattack the rising success of Ford and its iconic GT40. The Ford partnership with Carroll Shelby had stamped their authority within the racing world by securing the top three places at Le Mans in 1966 and bringing an end to Ferraris winning streak at Le Mans. … [Read more...]
Ford Thunderbird- Little Bird 1955–1957
The Ford Thunderbird was introduced to the U.S. market in 1955 as a response by Ford to the Chevy Corvette, which had come out two years prior to capture the Sports car market. In 1953, with Ford trying to respond swiftly to the Corvette's release, the Thunderbird underwent rapid development, going from an initial concept to a first prototype within the space of a year. The vehicle hit the market toward the end of … [Read more...]
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