The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is a performance-oriented version of the Sierra family car produced by Ford Europe in the mid-1980s. The car was developed by Ford's motorsport division, which aimed to create a high-performance vehicle that could compete in rallies and racing. The Sierra RS Cosworth was equipped with a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine that..
The Bentley Continental Supersports is an iconic grand tourer, which is renowned for its high-performance and ultimate luxury. It was the fastest production car ever produced by Bentley and sports a twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre W12 engine, which churns out 700 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque. This allows the car to sprint from 0-60mph in just 3.4..
The Bentley Continental GTC Speed is a luxurious convertible that exudes sophistication and style. As the name suggests, the GTC Speed variant is the faster version of the Continental GTC, boasting a top speed of 205mph thanks to its powerful 6.0 litre W12 engine producing 616 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The exterior of the GTC Speed is des..
This is a very specially equipped and unusual Bentley RT. The Bentley Turbo RT was the last of the Turbo R line and came with a 400bhp version of the 6.75 litre V8 engine. The Turbo RT was produced during 1997 and 1998 only, with 252 units produced. It was essentially a ‘runout special’, an effort to sell off the last SZ-style bodies before the int..
The Ferrari F355 was built from May 1994 to 1999 and was an evolution of the Ferrari 348. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, V8-powered two-seat coupé. At launch, two models were available; the coupé Berlinetta and the targa topped GTS. The Spider (convertible) version was introduced in 1995. One major difference between the longitudinal V8 in ..
The Ferrari 575M is an excellent example of Italian engineering and craftsmanship. It combines luxury, performance and comfort in one package. Released in 2002, this car was the successor to the 550 Maranello. The 575M saw several changes from its predecessor, including a larger engine and a redesigned interior. The 575M is powered by a 5.7 litre V..
The Ford Escort was manufactured from 1968 to 2004 and was produced in six different model derivatives. The fourth version of the Ford Escort was launched in March 1986, with only a small number of changes over its predecessor. Optional new features included a mechanical anti‐lock braking system, a fuel computer on fuel-injected models and a heated..
Supposedly, Mercedes-Benz spent over £600 million researching and developing the 190 and it was subsequently deemed 'over-engineered'. Mercedes-Benz approached British engineering company Cosworth to develop a competitive engine for the rally car. However, cars racing in the championship had to be based on a road-going model, a minimum number of wh..
Launched in 1998, the Arnage was manufactured in Crewe from 1998 to 2009 with its Rolls-Royce sibling, the Silver Seraph. They were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were introduced. The new Arnage (Green Label) was to be powered by a BMW V8 engine with Cosworth-engineered, twin..
The Jaguar XJS is a luxury grand tourer, produced from 1975 to 1996 and replaced the E-Type. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the XJS was a competent replacement with better aerodynamics than the E-Type. The XJS was last produced on 4th April 1996, by which time 115,413 had been produced during a 21 year production life. The car..