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Aston Martin brings Vanquish name back to the top of its sports car range, with 842bhp V12

Published 02 September 2024
By James Fossdyke
The new Aston Vanquish replaces the old DBS at the V12-powered pinnacle of the British brand’s sports car range.
Ferrari 12Cilindri

Sci-fi inspired Ferrari 12Cilindri revealed (vid)

Ferrari's latest grand tourer is a development of the 812 Superfast and keeps the non-hybrid, non-turbo V12 engine... but tuned for extra power.
Published 03 May 2024
Aston Martin teases new twin-turbocharged V12 engine

Aston Martin announces 824bhp V12 engine

Aston Martin confirms new V12 engine, set for a slew of high-end models – including a reborn Vanquish.
Published 01 May 2024
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate

Aston DBS 770 Ultimate: most powerful

Aston Martin has unveiled a final run-out version of its DBS grand tourer that, with 759bhp on tap, is the company’s most powerful ever.
Published 18 January 2023
2023 Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari Purosangue details: 'not an SUV'

Ferrari claims its new Purosangue is still a sports car, but one that offers greater flexibility and all-weather performance.
Published 13 September 2022
2023 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston reveals V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin has unveiled a near-700bhp open-topped version of the company’s ultra-rare V12 Vantage.
Published 20 August 2022

Clarkson: Countach is 'tinkle-grabbingly exciting'

Jeremy Clarkson has described Lamborghini’s revival of the Countach as an awful lot easier to drive than its predecessor.
Published 31 July 2022
Jeremy Clarkson: The Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae is as socially unacceptable as an attack dog

Clarkson: Lambo Aventador Ultimae is an attack dog

Jeremy Clarkson likens the latest Lamborghini to terrifying attack dogs.
Published 21 June 2022
Duke of Richmond and Gordon Murray with the GMA T.33 supercar at Goodwood Members Meeting 2022

The 'very British' GMA T.33 at Goodwood

David Green was at Goodwood Members Meeting to witness the unveiling of Gordon Murray's newest V12 supercar: the GMA T.33.
Published 25 April 2022
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

Aston Martin to continue making V12s

Aston Martin will continue producing its V12 combustion engine until 2026 or 2027, while also pursuing electrification, according to the CEO.
Published 22 February 2022

Hear GMA T.50 V12 engine revving to 12,100rpm

A new video released by Gordon Murray Automotive shows the T.50 supercar's Cosworth V12 engine revving up to its 12,100rpm redline.
Published 04 June 2021
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12

Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
Published 11 May 2021
Rolls-Royce Ghost hits new high in silent progress

Rolls-Royce Ghost hits new high in silent progress

For decades, some car manufacturers have been working away at making sports cars sound as exciting as possible. Rolls Royce is not one of them.
Published 18 August 2020