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Tag: Goodwood Festival of Speed

  • Koenigsegg Agera makes UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Koenigsegg’s latest top-performance masterpiece – the Koenigsegg Agera – made its sparkling UK premiere. Driven by the brand’s partner Bard Eker and the race driver Justin Bell, the exotic sports ride demonstrated fully what the “true crowd pleaser” means. (more…)

  • A happy owner won Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2010 Peugeot RCZ Sports CoupeBecause of the huge interest in the new Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe, the orders for the first five weeks already exceeding over half the 2010 production allocation. Many of them include personalisation options that are a key part of the RCZ specification and available to configure online. The range is also expanded with more petrol versions: a THP 156 Automatic and the THP 200 available in both Sport and GT trim levels. (more…)

  • Tesla Roadster 2.5 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010

    At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010, Tesla Motors has pulled-off the cover on its new, refined version all-electric sporty ride Tesla Roadster 2.5. (more…)

  • 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible flex muscles at Goodwood

    Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, the British luxury brand’s all-new drop-top production ride has demonstrated its astonishing qualities with an exclusive driving debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed. (more…)

  • Hyundai i-Flow at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Hyundai i-Flow took a part at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4 July) in the UK.  The car, designed at the company’s European Technical Center, made its first appearance since impressing crowds on its global debut during the Geneva Motor Show in March.

    Over 175 000 visitors attended the four-day festival, taking in high-performance supercars, motorsport vehicles and next-generation technology showcases such as the i-flow. 

    The D-segment from Hyundai, i-flow boasts Hyundai’s ground-breaking new design language and cutting-edge technology. (more…)

  • McLaren MP4-12C at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    McLaren MP4-12C is may be the most eagerly expected car in the world. It will be presented for the first time to a public audience at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event takes place from Thursday 1- Sunday 4 July 2010.

    Current Formula 1 World Champion – Jenson Button and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will drive the MP4-12C up Goodwood Hill on Saturday and Sunday respectively in the Supercar Run.

    The prototype was tested at Goodwood Motor Circuit in March this year. The VP9 Validation Prototype car, which will be driven by Jenson and Lewis is finished in traditional McLaren Orange. (more…)

  • Corvette ZR1 and Camaro at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be supported by many famous brands. One of them is Chevrolet, which will make presence of two models – Camaro and the Corvette ZR-1.

    Both of the US supercars will join in the event’s Moving Motorshow on Thursday July 1 and will perform in run up Goodwood’s famous hillclimb circuit on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry said: “These iconic cars, such as Corvette and Camaro, are clear indicators of how strong Chevrolet’s brand heritage is” (more…)

  • JAGUAR XKR 75 takes a part at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Jaguar is going to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company with the debut of XKR 75 at Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2. The new sports car combines enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering control to bring extraordinary driving experience.

    “The XKR 75 will provide owners with exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar’s great heritage. This is a fitting way to celebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name,”, said Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars. (more…)

  • Toyota Auris Hybrid at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The small hatchback will mark its official on-sale date in in a new curtain-raising attraction for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Five of the Full-hybrid models will be exhibiting in Goodwood’s Moving Motor Show on 1 July. A hundred prospective owners attending the event as Toyota guests and enjoying an exclusive test drive

    80 of the test drivers will be drawn from those expressing early interest in the car via the Toyota customer web site. They will be the first, who will experience Toyota Auris Hybrid’s high efficient performance. The driving route includes the famous hillclimb course. (more…)

  • Honda CR-Z and Type-R Mugen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The Goodwood Festival of Speed will start from 2 July to 4th next month. The route of the event includes the world famous Goodwood Hillclimb.

    Honda Racing Team will be joined by Jonathan Rea and Eugene Laverty to race with BTCC-prepared Civic. Two Honda cars will be available for members of the public to drive at the Moving Motor Show on 1 July.

    The first one is Honda CR-Z sport hybrid, which delivers extraordinary driving experience with low fuel consumption and emissions and the second is a true hot hatch – Honda Civic Type R MUGEN, one of only 20 being made. (more…)

  • Citroen DS3, Survolt, Revolte and C4 WRC at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The full line-up of Citroen is ready for the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event includes three UK premieres – the mighty 200hp DS3 Racing and two concept cars, the astonishing Survolt electric supercar and Revolte.

    Citroen DS3 is powered by 1.6 litre THP engine delivering 200hp. It features integrated carbon-trimmed components and specialist motorsports equipment. The car is developed by Citroen Racing – the WRC team. DS3 will be in limited edition of just 1000 units and launched in the end of 2010.   (more…)

  • McLaren F1 reunion

    McLaren F1 is a true legend. Still, after 20 years there is no faster normally aspirated production road car in the world. F1 GTR is the only car, which won Formula 1 World Championship, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours. Furthermore, this was the first production road car to use a full carbon fibre monocoque.

    The first McLaren F1 car was launched on 28th May 1992 and delivered to its happy owner in December 1993.

    McLaren is a pioneer in carbon fiber technologies. They used carbon fibre chassis in 1981 for the first time. Nine years later, the carbon monocoque for the McLaren F1 was created and it weighs only 100kg and still has the highest levels of strength and safety. (more…)