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Category Archives: Road Tests
Mighty Midget
Stuart Gunn did something remarkable; he set about creating this remarkable car in a remarkable way. He sat down and thought about it, worked through the options, made templates and jigs and then went about welding it all together in … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme engineering, Road Tests
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The Mugen Honda Civic Type R
The Mugen Honda Civic Type R has a very long name, it also has a very big rear spoiler which is attached to a very small car. Small cars with powerful engines are a tried and tested recipe for fun, … Continue reading
Posted in Road Tests
Tagged Cars, Engine, Engineering, Honda, Mugen, Power, Road Test, Type R
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Twin Turbo W12 vs Supercharged V8 vs 1.6 diesel estate, oh yeah!
Slightly odd Supersport group test The ‘Supersport(s)’ label is shared between two of the worlds most powerful luxury cars, both Bentley and Jaguar field ultra fast chariots with force fed V engines. But whilst the Bentley is a stripped down … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Road Tests, Technology Explained.
Tagged Bentley, Jaguar, Millbrook, Road Test, Skoda, Supercharger, Turbo, V8, W12
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Bowler Nemesis
The Dakar rally is themost spectacular and gruelling race in the world, ever. Some serious machinery has pounded the dunes over the years including Porsches and Mitsubishi specials. The cars are amazing, designed for the harshest environments, to ford rivers, … Continue reading
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Gull wing thrills – the Mercedes SLS
Gull wing doors, rorty 6.2 V8 engine, very long bonnet and stunning styling. It’s a winning formula without doubt. Sitting in the sculpted seats and facing neat but effective dials I immediately feel like I have arrived somewhere special. Controls … Continue reading
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Rolls Royce Ghost
Cresting a tree lined hill in majestically controlled opulence, I marvel at the sheer volume of technical excellence dedicating its existence to making my drive a simply fabulous experience. The Rolls Royce Ghost is unusual in RR history as … Continue reading
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