Specialists Reviews

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Radical SR10 XXR 2024 review

Tim Pitt straps in for an exclusive first drive of the Radical SR10 XXR: a British-built track car that is ready to race.

Kamm Porsche 912c 2023 review

We drive a classic Porsche with a difference: the lightweight, four-cylinder Kamm 912c. Is it a worthy alternative to a restomod 911?

Wiesmann Project Thunderball 2022 review

Wiesmann used to build sports cars powered by brawny BMW V8 and V10 engines. Now it's gone fully electric. We drive Project Thunderball.

Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival 2022 review

We drive the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival, an authentic recreation of the car that raced at Le Mans in 1965. Only 24 will be made.

RML Short Wheelbase 2022 review

The RML Short Wheelbase combines classic styling with modern comfort and tech. Not forgetting a naturally aspirated Ferrari V12 engine...

Ginetta G56 GTA 2022 review

The Ginetta G56 GTA isn’t a supercar modified for the track – it’s a raw and uncompromising racer. Time to swallow a brave pill…

Listers Toyota Supra 450hp review

We drive a tuned 450hp Toyota Supra, available as a dealer-fit conversion from Listers. It’s good value – and almost supercar-quick.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Stage 2+ by Mountune 2020 review

A visit to Essex-based Mountune endows the Golf GTI with as much power as a Porsche 911. How does it feel on the road?

Ford Mustang CS800 2020 review

If your idea of a fast Ford is a Fiesta ST, think again. This modified Mustang CS800 from Clive Sutton has four times the power.

Steeda Ford Mustang Q500 2020 review

The Steeda Q500 Enforcer is a Ford Mustang V8 with 480hp. How does this modified muscle car fare on British roads? Includes a video.

Ford Focus RS M520 2020 review

Meet the hot hatch that’s faster than a Ferrari. The Ford Focus RS M520 is modified by Mountune to produce 520hp and hit 62mph in less than four seconds.

Lister LFT-C review: symphony for the devil

The Lister LFT-C is a modified Jaguar F-Type with 666bhp, a 205mph top speed and a roaring V8 that makes a Lamborghini sound subdued.

Volkswagen Golf R M52 2019 review

As the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is revealed to the world, we look back on the Mk7 R with Mountune-tinted spectacles.

MS-RT Ford Transit Connect 2019 review

Do you fancy a fancy van that delivers? We travel to Wales to drive the motorsport-inspired MS-RT Ford Transit Connect on its home turf.

Ford Fiesta ST M225 2019 review

The Ford Fiesta ST is already a hot hatch class-leader. Mountune reckons it can improve it with some added muscle and stiffer suspension

Honda S2000 review

We drive the Honda S2000 GT Edition 100 special edition – should it be on your roadster shortlist?

BBR Mazda MX-5 2016 review

Tuning firm gives the fourth-generation ‘ND’ MX-5 more power, firmer springs and improved brakes. How does it stack up on UK roads?

Ford Fiesta GGR ST240 2015 review

If Ford made a Fiesta ST Plus, this is how it would feel

Superformance GT40 review: 2015 first drive

Forty-nine years ago Ford achieved the impossible: beating Ferrari in the Le Mans 24-Hour race. The Italian team had been dominant for the previous six years and the Americans desperately wanted to give them a spanking. The car that did the job in 1966 – and for the following three years – was the GT40.

Nissan Juke-R 2.0 2015 review

A different breed of crossover – we drive Nissan's wild 600hp Juke

Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo 2014 review

The BMW M3 for those who also need decent fuel economy - could the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo be all the car you ever need?