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Porsche 928 S4/GT (1987 - 1995)

2009-04-25T04:17:00.000-07:00

- In the 70's, Porsche envisaged that the 928 would be the successor the legendary 911.
- The Porsche 928 established reputation as a very capable grand tourer,
- Voted car of the year for 1978.
- In 1987, the Porsche 928 S4 version was launched with a reshaped nose, re-designed tail lamps and a new separate rear spoiler.
- The Porsche 928 GT variant arrived in 1989 with an extra 10bhp followed by the 360bhp Porsche 928 GTS in 1991, capable of 170 mph.
- Coupe body type with 2 doors and 4 seats
- 4957cc V8 cylinder engine producing 320 bhp maximum power
- Claimed top speed of 161 mph
- Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds

Porsche 928 S4/GT Videos

1990 Porsche 928 S4

Porsche 928 S4 1987 Marketing Video

Porsche 928 S4 1990 Marketing Video

Ferrari F40 (1987 - 1992)

2009-04-01T04:16:00.000-07:00

- Rated by many as the greatest Supercar
- The Ferrari F40 was the last car commissioned by the late Enzo Ferrari
- Power to weight ratio of over 400bhp/ton.
- The price of an F40 reached over half a million pounds during the boom of the late 80's
- Coupe body type with 2 doors and 2 seats
- V8 2936 cc endine producing maximum power of 478 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 201 mph
- Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds

Ferrari F40 Videos

Jordan F1 vs Ferrari F40

Top Gear - Jaguar XJ220 vs Ferrari F40

Ferrari F40, first UK test 1988

Porsche 959 (1986 - 1988)

2009-03-12T04:16:00.000-07:00

- The Porsche 959 introduced in 1983 as a prototype.
- The 220 left hand drive road cars came in Comfort or Sport model
- A twin-turbo flat 6 engine (based on the 962 racer) coupled with a 6 speed box and 4 wheel drive gave shattering acceleration
- The first road car to break 4 seconds to 60mph.
- Coupe body type with 2 doors and a 4 seats
- 2851cc 6 cylinder engine producing maximum power of 450 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 197 mph
- Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds

Porsche 959 Videos

Ferrari 288 GTO (1984 - 1986)

2009-02-27T04:13:00.000-08:00

- Ferrari 288 GTO introduced in 1984
- Ferrari 288 GTO styled by Pininfarina from a 308 base.
- The Ferrari 288 GTO was one of the first road cars to make use of racing developed composite materials.
- Production run of only 273 units
- 2 doors and 2 seats Coupe body type
- 2855cc V8 cylinder engines producing maximum power of 400 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 189 mph
- Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds

Ferrari 288 GTO videos

Lamborghini Countach QV (1985 - 1988)

2009-02-03T16:11:00.000-08:00

- Lamborghini reclaimed the title of 'fastest car in the world' from Ferrari Testarossa with it's enhanced Countach QV.
- The Countach QV was differentiated from the 'S' by brake cooling skirt slats and a prominent power hump atop the engine bay.
- This was the last of the classic Lamborghini Countach shapes.
- Body type is a coupe with 2 doors and 2 seats
5167cc V12 cylinder engine producing maximum power of 455 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 185 mph
- Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds

Ferrari Testarossa (1984 - 1992)

2009-01-28T13:09:00.000-08:00

- Ferrari Testarossa became Ferrari's flagship model in 1984
- Testarossa or 'Red Head' refers to the crackle Red cam covers of the late 50's racers of the same name.
- The Ferrari Testarossa's most striking feature is its distinctive side slats.
- The Ferrari Testarossa continued largely unchanged until 1992 when the more powerful, re-styled 512TR was introduced.
- Body type is a Coupe with 2 oors and 2 seats
- 12 Cylinder 4942cc engine producing maximum power of 390 bhp.
- Top speed claimed to be at 180 mph
- Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds

Videos on Ferrari Testarossa

Lotus Turbo Esprit (1980 - 1987)

2008-11-01T04:08:00.000-07:00

- Lotus Turbo Esprit introduced officially in 1980.
- Earlier Lotus Turbo Seprit cars were liveried in the colours of Essex Petroleum, Lotus's racing sponsor at that time
- Featuring full leather interior and complex roof mounted stereo
- Featured in the 1981 Bond movie 'For Your Eyes Only'
- Coupe body type with 2 Door / 2 Seat
- 2174cc 4cylinder engine producing 210bhp
- Claimed top speed of 150 mph
- Accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds

Motorweek Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Lotus Esprit Turbo - Fifth Gear

Lotus Esprit Turbo 3.5 V8 - Top Gear

Lotus Esprit Turbo track day

BMW M1 (1978 - 1980)

2008-10-18T04:05:00.000-07:00

BMW M1 Procar - Nürburgring race track (historical movie)

The Original BMW M1 at Nurburgring

- BMW created the BMW M1, their first and only mid-engined road car.

- The supercar are featured as supporting act prior to each grand prix race during late 70's.

- The BMW M1 is acknowledged as a superbly efficient and easily driveable road car.

- The Giugiaro styled glass fibre body made a perfect partner for the solid, reliable German engineering.

- Only 400 units of BMW M1 left hand drive were built.

- Has a Coupe body type with 2 doors and 2 seat.
- 6 cylinder 3453cc engine producing max power of 277bhp

- Accelerate from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.4 Seconds

- Claimed top speed of 162 mph

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977 - 1990)

2008-10-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Top Gear

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

- Claim to be the fastest accelerating production car of its time

- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 60mph in 5.2 seconds with almost 2 tonne of weight

- Claimed top speed 170mph

- Aston Martin V8 Vantage max power of 380bhp
- Coupe body type with 2 Door and 2+2 Seat
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage equipped with V8 5340cc Engine

Panther 6 (1977 - 1978)

2008-09-10T05:19:00.000-07:00

- Panther 6 have been the first road car to achieve the 200mph.

- Only 2 examples of this incredible 6 wheeled convertible were ever made
- Offered luxury trim and advanced in car facilities such as electronic instrumentation, a telephone, television and an automatic fire extinguishing system.
- 8193cc V8 Engine producing max power of 600bhp
- Top speed of 200mph
- 0 - 60 mph in 4.8 seconds

A Video on Panther 6

Porsche 911 Turbo (1975 - 1989)

2008-08-31T02:35:00.000-07:00

- The 911 Turbo bought the already 12 year old 911 firmly into the supercar league.
- Porsche became the first manufacturer to put a Turbo charger in a mainstream production car
- The Porsche 911 Turbo accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds
- 3299cc 6 cylinder engine producing 300 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 160 mph

1975 Porsche 911 Turbo

1987 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

Lamborghini Countach LP400 (1974 - 1982)

2008-08-27T02:16:00.000-07:00

- The Countach's name is itself a local Italian expression roughly translated as 'wow!'.
- The Lamborghini Countach differed from its predecessor, the Muira, in that it featured a longitudinally mounted V12 with transmission arranged in a tunnel between the driver and passenger compartments.
- 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400 saw the introduction of the 'S' with its revolutionary P7 tyres
- 3929cc V12cyl Engine producing 375 bhp
- Claimed top speed of 171 mph for the Lamborghini Countach LP400

Lamborgini Countach LP400

Difference between Lamborgini Countach LP400 and LP500

Lamborghini Countach LP400 idling

Ferrari 365 GT4 BB (1973 - 1976)

2008-06-10T04:47:00.000-07:00

Drive and Sound of Ferrari 365 GT4 BB

Ferrari 365 GT4 BB (1973 - 1976)

- Ferrari 365 GT4 BB was introduced in 1973
- Powerful flat 12 boxer 4390cc mid engine
- Ferrari 365 GT4 BB produces max power of 380bhp
- Ferrari 365 GT4 BB 0 - 60 mph in 6.3 second
- Ferrari claimed a top speed of 175 mph

Porsche 911 2.7 RS (1972 - 1974)

2008-05-09T00:07:00.000-07:00

- Enthusiasts reckon the 1973 Porsche Carrera RS to be the greatest 911
- Porsche flat-6 2687cc Engine and the use of thinner steel panels for reduced weight
- 1973 Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS has a max power of 210 bhp
- 0 - 60mph in just 5.5sec - astounding for a car of this era
- 1973 Porsche Carrera RS claimed a top speed of 152 mph

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1968 - 1974)

2008-04-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Preview

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona - Daytona Tour

- It was first introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968
- Unofficially named after Ferrari's 1967 racing success at Daytona.
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was designed by Pininfarina
- 4309cc V12 Front engine, rear drive
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona have a claimed speed of 175mph

1966 Lamborgini Miura

2008-04-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

Top Gear - Lamborghini Miura Preview

Lamborghini Miura Drive Out

- The Lamborghini Miura shocked the motoring world at it's 1966 Geneva launch

- The world's first mid-engined road car changed the face of what people would expect from a sports car

- Lamborghini Miura named after a famous Spanish fighting Bull.

- 3929cc V12 Engine producing max power of 350 bhp

- Lamborghini Miura claimed top speed of 171 mph

Ford GT40 (1966 - 1969)

2008-04-10T12:39:00.001-07:00

Ford GT40 (1966 - 1969)
- 4 time Le Mans winning race car from Ford.
- Originally build to out do Ferrari Cars.
- V8 4727cc producing up to 306bhp.
- Ford GT 40 claimed Top Speed of 164mph
- Ford GT 40 become one of the most collectible classics.

Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing (1954 - 1957)

2008-04-10T05:06:00.000-07:00

Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing (1954 - 1957)
- Born out of Mercedes' successful Le Mans racers of the early 50's.
- First shown at the 1954 New York Motor Show.
- Mercedes introduced the distinctive 'Gullwing Doors'.
- The fuel injected 3 litre flat 6 pushed out at least 240bhp, claimed top speed of 165mph.
- 1400 examples were built from 1954-1957.