The 1984 Capri 2.0S was a classic sports coupé that epitomized the essence of the era's automotive style. This iconic Ford model boasted a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, delivering a peppy 101 horsepower and an exhilarating driving experience. With its sleek, aerodynamic design and distinctive hatchback, the Capri 2.0S exuded an unmistakable '80s ..
The 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo was a compact powerhouse, a symbol of the era's hot hatchback craze. Under its unassuming exterior lay a 1.6 litre turbocharged engine producing 132 horsepower, propelling the car from 0-60mph in just 7.7 seconds. This performance-oriented Escort featured a sportier suspension, distinctive body cladding, and a rear spo..
The second generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Mk. 1 Golf, was launched in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983, with sales beginning in its homeland and most other left-hand drive markets soon after. It debuted in March 1984 on the right-hand drive British market. It was Volkswagen's highest volume seller fro..
The 1988 Mercedes 280 G-Wagon, also known as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, is an iconic and rugged luxury SUV that has stood the test of time. Introduced in 1979, this vehicle has maintained its distinctive boxy shape and exceptional off-road capabilities. The 280 G-Wagon of 1988 was powered by a robust 2.8 litre inline-six engine, delivering ample to..
The Arnage T laid claim to the title of world's fastest saloon in 2002, propelling the driver, in total luxury to a top speed of 170mph. Powered by a 6.75 litre twin turbo version of the Rolls-Royce, V8 engine, the nearly three-ton car could accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.5 seconds. The engine was treated to what Bentley described as 'the most t..
The Alfa Romeo 164's launch represented the beginning of the renaissance of its maker. It was a member of the Type Four project, which resulted in four cars from Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat and Saab, all sharing the same floorpan. Of all the Type Fours, the Pininfarina styled Alfa 164 was by far the prettiest. The glorious Busso 3.0 litre V6 was used ..
The Scirocco is a three-door coupé that underwent two generations of development between 1974 and 1992 before being re-introduced for a third generation in August 2008. Volkswagen began work on the car during the early 1970’s as the replacement for the ageing Karmann Ghia coupé. The platform of the Golf and Jetta was used to underpin the new Sciroc..
These fabulous and popular models were launched at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1985, the 420 SL convertible retained its predecessor’s long-running Type 107 bodyshell virtually unchanged. The V8 engined newcomer supplanted the outgoing 380 SL model and was produced alongside the outwardly similar 300 SL ‘six’. Its power unit was an enlarged and impr..
By mid-1996, Mitsubishi's rallying success began to really reflect in Lancer Evolution sales. The 1996 World Rally Championship season brought Mitsubishi, a new driver, the blisteringly quick Finn named Tommi Makinen, and its first World Rally Championship drivers' title. By 1997, rallying had captured the imagination of people all over the world a..
There have been seven noted versions of the Subaru Impreza WRX dating back from Subaru's original World Rally Cross staging vehicles. Subaru adopted the name WRX to stand for ‘World Rally eXperimental’, as all WRX versions feature rally inspired technology, including all-wheel drive, stiffened suspensions and turbocharged four-cylinder engines. In ..