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Ferruccio Lamborghini’s challenge to Ferrari began in 1964 with the 350GT, but it was the introduction of the Miura, often considered the pioneer of the supercar category, that firmly established Lamborghini as a renowned manufacturer of high-end sports cars. Prior to the Miura’s official unveiling at the 1966 Geneva Salon, Lamborghini’s vehicles were admired for their impressive mechanical specifications, yet they seemed to lack a distinct identity. This all changed with the launch of the Miura, which took its name The post Car Of The Day: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Here’s a video of a 1990 Mercedes Sauber C11 and its 750hp biturbo V8 roaring around the track during Le Mans Classic 2023. The post Brutal V8 Sounds From The Mercedes Sauber C11 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The FXX was conceived as an experimental prototype exclusively available to a limited group of Ferrari’s most discerning clients. Those selected to test the car demonstrated both a passion and loyalty to the brand, along with a willingness to experience something not yet ready for the general public. This exclusive club, formed by the test drivers, has been consistently supported by Ferrari through subsequent projects. Beneath the bodywork derived from the FXX lay an enhanced version of the relatively new The post Car Of The Day: 2006 Ferrari FXX appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, everyone’s attention were fixed into this Dodge Viper GTS-R that not only sounds epic but also looks very eye-catching thanks to its iconic Playstation 2 livery which gives it a menacing look. The post This Playstation 2 Liveried Dodge Viper Was A Head-Turner At The Goodwood Festival of Speed appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Peter and Merle Mullin, founders of the Mullin Automotive Museum, were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Historic Motoring Awards ceremony at The Dorchester in London on Wednesday, Nov. 15. This marks the third overall recognition of the Mullins, the museum and its collection by the Historic Motoring Awards. The Mullin Automotive Museum received the Museum/Collection of the Year in 2021, and the late Peter Mullin, who passed away in September 2023, received the Personal Achievement Award The post Peter and Merle Mullin receive the Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

All images courtesy of © McKlein Publishing Now in its 24th year of publication, McKlein Publishing’s annual calendar Motorsport Classic 2024 brings you some of the most inspiring and evocative images from yesteryear. This is not just a wall calendar, but a centrepiece around which many evenings can be spent recalling the motor racing exploits of man and machine from the golden years of motorsport. To be honest, you can never have too many photographs hanging on the walls of The post Motorsport Classic Calendar 2024 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Let’s face facts here, North America, both Canada and the USA, don’t exactly have the rabid love of motorsports that many other countries and continents do. Sure, Formula 1 is gaining traction because of their owners now being American, and Netflix’s quasi-reality show Drive To Survive both play a part. But what about the British Touring Car Championship, which takes the “rubbing is racing” motto from NASCAR and makes it a full-contact motorsport? Australia’s V8 Supercars series, which features the The post Motorsport Races & Replays You Don’t Want To Miss In 2024 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Iso Grifo automobile emerged from the visionary collaboration between engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and entrepreneur Renzo Rivolta. Its inception in 1963 marked the establishment of Iso Automobili S.p.A., laying the foundation for a remarkable automotive legacy. Giotto Bizzarrini, renowned for his work with Ferrari, played a pivotal role in its development. Renzo Rivolta, the mind behind Iso Automobili, sought to diversify his company’s portfolio, transitioning from refrigerators to automobiles. Their partnership bore fruit in the form of the ISO Grifo, The post 1970 Iso Grifo oozes Italian flare of a forgotten era appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Featuring state-of-the-art components and a robust 6.9-litre V8 engine generating over 600 horsepower, Marcos Mantara LM600 is a sight to behold. Watch the video to learn more about this car direct from its owner Cor Euser. The post The Marcos Mantara LM600 Is A Racing Brute From The ’90s appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Porsche 964 Carrera RS Clubsport, also known as the N/GT, is a rare lightweight 911 from the early 1990s. It comes equipped with a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated ‘M64/03’ flat-six, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Of the total 2,282 units produced for the 964 Carrera RS, only 290 were constructed in ‘Clubsport’ specification to comply with FIA Group N regulations and for GT racing, earning it the alternative N/GT moniker. Built upon the seam-welded shell of the standard RS The post Car Of The Day: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

By: Jessica Wendland No shopping allowed While everyone was shopping black Friday deals the Day after Thanksgiving, some of us were on the way to a Norcal Shelby Club (Northern California Region Shelby American Automobile Club- SAAC) Turkey Bowl Track Day at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County, CA. The track sits among the Laguna Seca Recreation area with a campground, hiking trails, and great views of the track. The Norcal SAAC is a very welcoming club. They work The post Northern California Shelby Turkey Bowl appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Credit – BarnFinds.com I saw my first Bricklin in 1974. Lit up under the Southern California sun, a local specialty dealership was featuring this gleaming Safety Orange plasticized wedge of sharp cheddar cheese. I was immediately drawn to it. I’d already spent months daydreaming in math class about becoming a car designer and possibly building my own sports car, so Malcolm Bricklin added some much-needed swagger to my vision. The Bricklin was sexy, macho, and advertised in Playboy Magazine. Young The post Bricklin SV-1: The Other Gullwing appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

If you’ve never seen a Lancia Stratos in person, you owe it to yourself to seek one out. The Stratos is one of those cars that must be experienced in person to fully understand its design audacity, stance, and visceral presence. Initially conceived as a concept car of dramatic proportions, Marcello Gandini penned the Stratos Zero as a concept to lure Lancia away from Pininfarina to the services of Bertone. 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero. Tom Wood 2011 Courtesy of The post Car Profile: Lancia Stratos appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Lunaz proudly presents a concept for the world’s most sustainable Aston Martin: an upcycled and elevated DB6. Its silent, powerful 375 bhp electric powertrain and wealth of innovative materials and finishes clearly state that sustainable luxury is not defined by compromise but by an astonishing breadth of new possibilities. While the concept is currently a design study, all the innovations are production-ready, and many have already been used on previous classic cars electrified and elevated by Lunaz. This landmark initiative The post Lunaz reveals concept for vintage Aston Martin DB6 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The European circuit-racing scene has shut down for the Winter, so car fans have to get their fix elsewhere- this show; sponsored by Lancaster Insurance (one of the leaders in Classic car Insurance in the UK) is not entirely about competition cars but there are always plenty of racers from yester-year dotted about the place. There were also motorcycles and even a few tractors! Austin Six It was great to see that this national show has bounced back after the The post 2023 NEC Classic Car Show appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

There are three people who you acknowledge as important to the marque when you see a Rolls-Royce. There is Charles Stewart Rolls, Henry Royce, and Eleanor Thornton. Who is Eleanor Thornton, you ask? Well, she is the “Spirit of Ecstasy,” more about that her later, since her significant contribution to “The Best Car in the World” comes a bit later than those of Royce or Rolls. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) The post Feature: 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

At the start of this month, Historic Sportscar Racing hosted one of the most anticipated races of their season: The HSR 24 Hours of Daytona. Much like the real 24 Hours of Daytona that kicks off the WEC and IMSA season each year, this event had cars of all classes, ages, and types, from 1950s vintage endurance GTs to very recent Prototype machines from the 2000s and even a couple from the 2010s! The event was split into five days The post 2023 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This Porsche 996 GT3 RSR, one of three special factory works car for Freisinger Motorsport, participated in Le Mans and the 2004 FIA GT Championship, achieving notable podium finishes, including an impressive 4th overall / 2nd-in-class at Spa 24 Hours. Watch and enjoy the glorious sound of its flat-six engine as it roars around the track!   The post Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Roars Around A Racetrack appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Where to Buy RMD is proud to offer this iconic 1990 Porsche 962C – Brun Motorsport for sale. Click here to inquire on their website. Key Features The eight and final example of Brun Motorsport 962C in stunning Jägermeister livery Thompson alu honeycomb/carbon chassis with flat-six 3.0 litre water-water twin turbocharged engine Campaigned in the 1990 and 1991 Group C World Championship in Europe, Mexico and Japan Always very well maintained and in need of recommissioning since its last outing The post FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 962C – Brun Motorsport appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Maserati MC20 made its debut in 2022, developed through a collaborative effort between Maserati and the motorsport engineering company Dallara. The design work took place internally at Centro Stile Maserati in Turin, Italy, and the cars are assembled at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena. One of the biggest highlights around the MC20 is its engine. For a long time, all Maserati car engines were built by Ferrari, and the Prancing Horse brand still makes engines for most The post Car Of The Day: 2022 Maserati MC20 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.