Goodwood Festival of Speed
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The new Bentley Continental GT Speed will make its official public debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, but first, we get this early look at its essential features--and a small gallery of photos.
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All Three Six-Wheeled F1 Cars To Gather For First Time At Goodwood
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a nearly religious experience for the dedicated motorsports fan, and this year, it will feature a holy trinity of its own: three of the six-wheeled F1 cars, gathered in one place for the first time in history. Three six-wheeled F1 cars, you say? Why yes, though...
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Working Infiniti Emerg-E Prototype Heading To 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed
After first showing it as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti has turned the stunning Emerg-E into a fully working prototype and plans to drive in front of a public audience at this month’s 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As we found out recently, the Emerg-E is based on the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Bentley Model Coming To Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Bentley is planning a new model debut for the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Could it be the new GT Speed?
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Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept Headed To 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Last month French automaker Renault unveiled a striking new concept car that not only revives its legendary Alpine performance branding but also hints at a possible new sports car the automaker may be working on. The new concept also celebrates the 50th anniversary of Renault’s iconic Alpine...
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Lotus Type 102, Sans Owner, To Appear At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Vintage F1 cars driven at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed are often piloted by their owners, who may not be comfortable with the idea of another driver, no matter how experienced, behind the wheel. When the 1990 Lotus Type 102 in Camel livery takes to the track for this year’s...
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To mark its second year as the official timekeeper of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, luxury watch manufacturer TAG Heuer is staging a unique and remarkable photographic exhibition at the event dedicated to the legendary French racing driver, Alain Prost. He may have his detractors but there’s no denying that Prost is one of the most accomplished race car drivers of all time and remains a motorsports figurehead even after all these years. Recently, he signed on to become on official brand ambassador for Renault. However, we’re sure TAG Heuer will be focusing on the French...
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Impressive Lotus Collection To Be Auctioned By Bonhams
In the 1963 Dutch Grand Prix, legendary driver Jim Clark dominated the competition in his Lotus 25 Formula One car. A young Olav Glasius was so impressed by both the Lotus and Clark’s driving that he became a lifelong fan of the brand. Glasius, described by Bonhams as a “textile...
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Formula 1 Stars Head To 2012 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Those attending the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this summer will be able to get up close and personal with a handful of top Formula 1 drivers, both past and present. The lineup will include the likes of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton from McLaren as well as current world champion...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Bentley Continental GT V8 Practices For Goodwood Hillclimb
The Bentley Continental V8 did some practice at the Goodwood Hillclimb course.
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Ford Focus ST And Jaguar XFR Chase Scene Coming To Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The 2012 Ford Focus ST will have a starring role in The Sweeney, and it will also get to play at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Mercedes-Benz Commemorating Racing Past At 2012 Goodwood FOS
Mercedes-Benz will showcase its illustrious motorsport heritage as well as its latest model range at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed taking place in the UK in late June. Not only that, but the automaker also promises a couple of surprises for the 150,000 visitors expected at this year’s...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
While the first Corvette wasn’t introduced to the public until 1953, when it was unveiled at the GM Motorama in New York City as the EX-122 concept, the original concept was born one year earlier so 2012 actually marks 60 years of the Corvette. To celebrate the event, the Chevrolet brand will make an appearance once again at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed taking place in the UK in late June. The appearance at the British event is quite fitting as one of the main reasons the Corvette was developed was to answer America’s rising demand for sports cars, which had seen an influx...
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Toyota Announces 2012 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Lineup
Toyota is bringing its top performance machines from all across the globe to the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this summer, announcing today that among the highlights will be the groundbreaking TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype, Lexus LFA Nurburgring endurance racer, and the GT 86 sports...
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Lotus To Be Featured Marque At 2012 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
It may not be for another six months but organizers of the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) in the UK have announced today that Lotus will be the annual event’s featured marque this coming year. In 2011 the honor went to Jaguar, which used the FOS and its main “Central...
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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Presentation Video
On the eve of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a handful of very lucky (and very connected) U.K. customers got to see a special presentation of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, built to send off the current-generation 911 in style. It's one of the best official looks at the car we've had yet, and...
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800-HP, AWD Toyota Celica Wins Goodwood Hill Climb Overall: Video
It might sound like David slaying Goliath, but there's a lot more than meets the eye in this WRC-prepped Toyota Celica.
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2011 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Sculpture Is A Giant Jaguar E-Type
Each year the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed is marked by the unveiling of an oversized sculpture centering on an automotive theme, and this year’s event, which takes place this week, will be no different. Last year it was Alfa Romeo celebrating its centenary and the year before that...
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Watch the Hennessey Venom GT testing in John Heinricy's hands as it prepares for the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb.
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Nissan Goes After Goofy Goodwood Records With Leaf, Juke
Nissan goes after some of the more oddball chapters in the record book with a pair of stunts at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Pink Pagani Zonda Roadster Hitting Auction Block At 2011 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
For the lucky few mortals on this planet who happen to own a Pagani Zonda, your prized possession is almost certainly destined to go up in value. However, we’re not sure if that applies to this Pagani Zonda C12 S Roadster finished in a light pink hue. The car’s former owner is Mr. Yeo...
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Alfa Romeo To Show Vintage Racers, 4C Concept At Goodwood Festival of Speed
A trio of gorgeous racing Alfas will be on display, though Brits may be hungry for the new and stylish 4C Concept.
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Mugen Euro Announces Development Of High-Performance Honda CR-Z
Performance hybrids seem to be the order of the day, with Porsche just moments ago unveiling its second-generation 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 and now Mugen Euro announcing plans for the development of a high-performance Honda CR-Z. For those unaware of Mugen, the name applies to a motorsports and...
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Porsche bringing collection of legendary 917 race cars to Goodwood
The Porsche 917 is one of the most stark raving mad automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s. That historic car and its success at Le Mans will be playing a central role in Porsche's activities at the...
Alex Kaufmann