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Veyron-bashing tuned Merc with 1,050bhp
A Swiss modifier has built a 1050bhp dragster based on the classic 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. It might even fly.
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Is this Audi's newest supercar? A V10-engined two-seater which weighs less than a Ford Ka? Probably not - but it looks fantastic...
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Golf GTI-spanking Vaux road rocket
It's not nice getting your backside handed to you, especially if you're VW and Vauxhall has just launched a stomach-churning 150bhp storming hot-hatch...
Kings of Leon: 360bhp tuned Seat Cupra
This is the hottest hot hatch we’ve ever driven – a modified Seat Leon Cupra with more power than a Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-330 and an E46 BMW M3.
Hammond's supercar: £110,000 V8 Morgan
Richard Hammond's supercar of choice is a £110,000 V8-powered Morgan - but can this beautiful Brit stick it to another British 450bhp 6-litre supercar?
It's a Vauxhall. With 240bhp running through the front wheels. And if that isn't mad enough for you, it's tuneable to more than 300bhp...
Remember the Renault 5 Turbo 2? This mid-engined supermini was mean looking, ultra-expensive and was used by a Bond villain. Oh, and it could outgun a Porsche.
Fire up the 335bhp Quattro – its back!
Audi has reignited its iconic Quattro model with a supercar-slaying 335bhp road rocket - this is the Autobahn-storming Audi TT RS.
Readers' Drives: BMW 3 Series Compact
Andras Szucs' favourite car is the one that got away. He tells us all about his beloved BMW 3 Series Compact.
It's face-off time: is the legendary Mazda MX-5 roadster really as good as they say, or is it a case of rose-tinted glasses? Find out now.
Fiesta Zetec-S: Move any Mountune
In a world with 400bhp Evos, 1,000bhp Veyrons, speed cameras, traffic jams and petrol at £1 a litre, the little Fiesta Mountune is just what the petrolhead ordered.
Mansory Chopster: a face only a mother could love
The Porsche Cayenne-based Mansory Chopster is magnificent and mental in equal measures. Auto Trader explain why.
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Porsche 911: The complete guide
Porsche is 60-years-old this year – to celebrate we take a look at the history of its most important model – the iconic Porsche 911.
Look at the Wheels on That: Audi TT
As the crazy Audi TT Clubsport Quattro is officially announced, we look back on the original Audi TT Coupe.
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The Bugatti Veyron-beating roller coaster
You don’t need a Bugatti Veyron to experience mind-bending speed – Rita, Britain’s fastest accelerating roller coaster flies from 0-60mph in 2.2 seconds.
Super-sexy Ferrari 250 California Spider
As the new Ferrari California is showcased to the world, we look at the original Ferrari 250 California Spider, and how it scored eternal fame thanks to an American teenager…
The incredible Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
Love the car Alan Sugar rides around in at the beginning of The Apprentice? We look at the Rolls-Royce Phantom’s new brother - the Phantom Coupe.
Pontiac GTO – the most beautiful muscle car?
She's always been in love with old American muscle cars, but after watching the action film xXx, Ashley Boyce looks at the classic 1967 Pontiac GTO.
We drive the insane Citroen C4 WRC replica
We get behind the wheel of the bonkers Citroen C4 replica – the rally car with an exhaust louder than a Who concert.
Insane 6.2-litre Mercedes C63 AMG super saloon
We look at the awesome 457bhp Mercedes C63 AMG - the super saloon fighting the BMW M3 and Audi RS4.
Major Morgan – the most British Brit sportscar
The Morgan 4/4 is the definitive British sportscar and holds the record for the longest continuous production of any car.
As Audi unleashes the diesel R8 on Detroit, we look at the world’s hottest supercar – the V8 petrol-powered Audi R8.
Porsche 959 – the jeep-bashing supercar
Few motorsports operate in such adversity as the Dakar Rally but the spirit of the sport is strong - like the Porsche 959.
Look at the Skis on That: VW GTi sledge
Find out why we reckon the fantastic Volkswagen GTi sledge is the coolest form of festive transport.
Look at the Wheels on That: Nissan GT-R
Porsche-pouncing power for less than £60,000? Get ready for the supercar of the moment: the Nissan GT-R.
In the wake of a two-door Range Rover Coupe complete with a diamond-encrusted speedo, we look at the original inspiration.
The Focus RS was the last to wear the Rallye Sport badge and took top honours in Auto Trader's recent Used Car Awards.
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When is a motorbike not a motorbike? When it has four wheels and an 8.3-litre V10 engine from the Dodge Viper.
Land Rover Defender: the best 4x4xFar
The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic British cars of all time and has been the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle for decades.
"No Doors. No Screen. No Roof" Say 'Hi' to the Ariel Atom supercar; little more than a bent coat hanger with two seats, four wheels and an engine.
Look at the Wheels on That: Nissan 350Z
Find out what we thought of the brutally powerful Nissan 350Z - their first serious performance car since the Nissan Skyline.
Look at the Wheels on That: BMW M3 CSL
BMW launched the mighty M3 saloon earlier this week. We take a look at the most hardcore M3 ever - the 2003 CSL.
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We drive Top Gear's Toyota Hilux
The new series of Top Gear kicks off this weekend. We look at the car behind their most ambitious challenge - the Arctic Toyota Hilux.
The fighter jet-inspired Lamborghini Reventon
Lamborghini has built some awesome supercars. But do they pale into insignificance next to the £800k Reventon? Find out now.
Colin McRae was Britain's first World Rally Champion - we give you the lowdown on his 1995 Championship-winning Subaru Impreza.
With two turbochargers, ten cylinders and a 0-62mph time of 4.6 seconds, there's plenty to like about the new Audi RS 6.
Why I love the Escort Cosworth
Jeremy Clarkson once described then Escort Cosworth as 'the ultimate hot hatch'. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for us.
Smokey & the Bandit's corking Trans Am
The Bandit's Trans Am is one of the most iconic film cars and created a movement where drivers would talk only by using CB call signs.
The outrageous Vauxhall Corsa VXR
It's got 190bhp and a top speed of 140mph - find out why we reckon the Corsa VXR is the perfect antidote to supercar excess.
Six litres, 650bhp, 12 cylinders, two turbos, 200mph. That would be impressive on a race car – but in a Golf GTi?
See video of the Veyron-rivalling ‘F1 car for the road’ that boasts more than 1,000bhp per tonne.
Mid-engined lunacy: Renault Clio V6
Take a Renault Clio shell, shoehorn a 3-litre engine where the back seats used to be, and hey presto. It’s a Clio RenaultSport V6!
The incredible Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
The Touring Car-dominating Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 is one of history's greatest ever racing machines.
The mind-blowing SSC Ultimate Aero
The Americans have created a monster. It’s time to say hello to the street-legal 273mph SSC Ultimate Aero hypercar.
Stupid name, outrageous looks, and more power than a Roman god; the Gumpert Apollo is the textbook supercar.
The amazing Honda Civic Type-R
Golf GTi too common? Focus ST a little bland? Well there is something for you, and it's one of the most intoxicating cars on the road.
Look at the Wheels on That: Koenigsegg CCX
Forget about Victoria Silvstedt, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Ikea – Sweden’s best export is the insane 245mph Koenigsegg CCX.
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Look at the Wheels on That: BMW M5
The latest BMW M5 might be capable of 200mph, but it was a bog standard looking 5-Series which catapulted it to greatness.
Look at the Wheels on That: Vauxhall VX220
It’s the fastest accelerating Vauxhall ever. Say 'hi' to the VX220; the Lotus built two seater that's one of the world's greatest cars.
Look at the Wheels on That: Lotus 7
It's fifty years since the Lotus 7 was born. It was sensational back then, but today the classic British two-seater is better than ever.
Look at the Wheels on That: VW Golf GTi Mk5
Generally speaking, enthusiasts' cars are more pure and focused with less weight and a minimum of computer whizz-bangery.
Look at the Wheels on That: Bentley Arnage
Some say objects of conspicuous consumption are vulgar. Others love them. Either way the Bentley Arnage is one of the world's best cars.
Look at the Wheels on That: De Lorean
It might be better known as the car fromBack to the Future, but the De Lorean DMC-12's past is just as wacky as the film's adventures.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ferrari 355
Shaped like a stubby wedge with pop-up lights, the Ferrari 355 is a sensational drivers' car; on the road as well as the track.
Look at the Wheels on That: Escort Mexico
The Escort Mexico was a high performance hooligan long before the Cosworth became the icon of the PlayStation generation.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mazda 6 MPS
Big, powerful and cheap performance saloons aren't exactly ten a penny these days – but the Mazda 6 MPS is all three. And then some.
Look at the Wheels on That: Greatest Hits
From tanks to the world's fastest car, Look at the Wheels on That brings you the greatest machines - and here are YOUR favourites.
Look at the Wheels on That: Tesla Roadster
Thought electric cars were ugly and slow? Think again, because here's the sexy new Tesla Roadster in words, pictures and video.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is the most iconic American sportscar of all time; and you could even rent one to race from Hertz.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mitsubishi Evo
Zero to 62mph in 3.9 seconds and 157mph flat out, the Mitsubishi's Evo is sensational; and we've got videos of the world's fastest.
Look at the Wheels on That: Geneva video
The Geneva Motor Show is the pinnacle of European motoring extravaganzas. Check out the video footage of the big names.
Look at the Wheels on That: Alfa GTV 1750
We think the late 1960s GTV 1750 is the epitome of Italian cool - and the sexiest Alfa ever made.
Look at the Wheels on That: Jaguar XJ220
Designed after dark by a band of petrolheads, the Jaguar XJ220 is the perfect antidote to soulless mega bucks speed machines.
Look at the Wheels on That: Nissan 200SX
If you want blistering pace on a basement budget, there's not much to choose from. And even fewer with a turbo and rear wheel drive.
Look at the Wheels on That: Seat Ibiza FR
Petrolheads seeking cheap thrills are starting to embrace diesel for driving kicks - say hello to the Seat Ibiza FR TDi.
Look at the Wheels on That: Holden Efijy
Concepts are often all style and no substance; but then there's the Holden Efijy. And check out a explosive video of a Holden drag car.
Look at the Wheels on That: Toyota Hilux
In honour of Top Gear returning to our screens, this week we look at the show's indestructible pickup – the Toyota Hilux.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 is a corker to drive. It might not be fast, but it's a hoot in the bends. Check out the video of one being driven to the max.
Look at the Wheels on That: Audi RS4
Fast four door cars are ten a penny these days. Plenty of Euro and Japanese cars are more than capable of tearing your face off.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Capri
Against a backdrop of economic devastation, it's incredible the car industry survived at all in the '70s, let alone built a cracking coupe.
Look at the Wheels on That: Sabre Tank
It’s got a 190hp Jaguar engine and gets four miles to the gallon. And when you cruise down the street in it ALL eyes are on you.
Look at the Wheels on That: Santa’s Sleigh
There aren’t many vehicles capable of 2,693mph, and even fewer which can carry millions of pieces of cargo.
Look at the Wheels on That: MG ZT V8 260
MG Rover had an interesting history. With peaks and troughs since its very first car, it was always playing catch-up with its rivals.
Look at the Wheels on That: McLaren F1
Some cars live fast and die young. You could never imagine them in old age; in the same way it’s inconceivable to see an elderly Jimi Hendrix.
Look at the Wheels on That: Police Jag S-Type
The original Jaguar S-Type is well known as the blagger's car for fans of 70s cop show, The Sweeney - but the cops loved 'em too.
Look at the Wheels on That: Escort RS Turbo
In the 1980s, there wasn't much for a Ford-loving petrolhead. The Escort XR3i produced a wheezy 105bhp, and was loved by joyriders.
Look at the Wheels on That: Chrysler 300C
Few cars get a reaction like the Chrysler 300C. Its gangster looks demand other road users give it respect, or a wide berth.
Look at the Wheels on That: Metro 6R4
It might have been stupendously ugly, but the Metro 6R4 goes to prove beauty is far more than skin deep.
Look at the Wheels on That: Honda NSX
The Honda NSX has to be the best value supercar around. Cheap, quick and with a chassis designed by Ayrton Senna.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ferrari F40
There are few cars as iconic as the Ferrari F40. It became the world's fastest and will still take the fight to today's supercar aristocracy.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mercedes 190 Evo
Today's fast Mercedes get the job done with minimum fuss. But quick cars should ooze drama - like the Mercedes 190 Evo II.
Look at the Wheels on That: Toyota Celica GT4
How many affordable, 36 year old coupes can you think of that are still being made? We can only find one; the Toyota Celica.
Look at the Wheels on That: FP Cougar
It costs £265,000, weighs 23 tonnes, has a top speed of 65mph and can withstand mines, bullets and bombs. Say 'hi' to the Force Protection Cougar.
Look at the Wheels on That: Volkswagen Corrado
Front wheel drive cars are rarely regarded as true drivers' cars. But every now and then, a front driver appears to challenge the world's finest supercars.
Look at the Wheels on That: Renault 5 GT Turbo
Some of the greatest driver's cars of the last 20 years have come from France, and we're not talking about sexy exotic coupes from Alpine or Venturi.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Transit
Without the Ford Transit, builders would still push their gear from job to job on carts and ice-cream men would carry melting choc ices on a tray.
Jaguar E-Type: Look at the Wheels on That
There are few more recognisable cars than Jaguar's awesome E-Type. It looks as great today as it did back in 1961 and its fast enough to embarrass many modern sports cars.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mazda RX-7
With few exceptions, Japanese sports cars put speed before looks. But the Mazda RX-7 broke the mould: it looks great and is blisteringly fast.
Look at the Wheels on That: Lotus Exige Cup 240
It's easy to think of the Lotus Elise as the ultimate pocket rocket: its hugely fast and rewards skilled driving like no other car. But delve into Lotus's range and you'll find the awesome Exige.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ferrari Dino 246
There’s plenty of snobbery around cars like Ferrari. If one is accessible to the commoner, then it could never be a thoroughbred Prancing Horse.
Look at the Wheels on That: Bugatti Veyron
It's not often anyone gets to see a Veyron, let alone sit in one. It's the most powerful, and most expensive production car in the world.
Look at the Wheels on That: Citroen DS
Regular readers of these hallowed pages will know we usually wax lyrical about exotic cars that get petrolheads under the collar. This week it's a bit different. Say 'hello' to the Citroen DS.
Look at the Wheels on That: Radical SR8
Britain can't claim to be the best at everything; just look at our swift exit from the World Cup. But we can build stonking sportscars. Like the awesome Radical SR8.
Look at the Wheels on That: Fisker Tramonto
Back in the early days of the car, sticking bespoke coachworks on your shiny new horseless carriage was the way to go.
Look at the Wheels on That: Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
When a car is regarded as the greatest hot hatch of all time, it must be a strong contender for the greatest car ever. We're still enchanted by it 30 years on.
Look at the Wheels on That: Dodge Ram SRT-10
If you need to cart some furniture a long way in a hurry, there's only one option. Say hello to the fastest pickup truck on Planet Earth.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Puma
Good time cars usually involve big engines and lots of expense. But it doesn't have to be that way - we say the Puma is the greatest Ford of the last decade.
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Look at the Wheels on That: Porsche Cayman S
For some Porsche is the 911; the rest of the range are merely impostors. We say this is tosh and the baby Porker is one of its best for years.
Look at the Wheels on That: Nissan Skyline GT-R
Nissan's Skyline GT-R is built with one reason in mind - to go faster than anything else. It's a technological masterpiece; but this alone doesn't make a classic performance car.
Look at the Wheels on That: Lotus Carlton
The Lotus Carlton is the strangest supercar. The base model was dull to look at and lifeless to drive, but Lotus turned it into one of the greatest saloons of all time.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
The 1980s was the era that loved lairyness and embraced excess. We say the Sierra RS Cosworth was greatest icon of the decade.
Look at the Wheels on That: Volvo 850 T5-R
In 1994 Volvo waded into battle in the British Touring Car Championship. They turned up with a couple of load-luggers at the first race.
Look at the Wheels on That: TVR Sagaris
The insane Sagaris looks, sounds and drives like something that's about to tear off your arms.
Look at the Wheels on That: Vauxhall Monaro
Beyond Kylie, many Brits' stereotypical image of an Aussie is a hirsute, beer swillin', vest wearin' bloke with a penchant for Sheilas and barbies.
Look at the Wheels on That: Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 is the best looking car you can buy for under £10,000.
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Look at the Wheels on That: Lancia Delta Integrale
If ever a car epitomised rallying in the late 1980's and early 1990's, it was the Lancia Delta.
Look at the Wheels on That: AC Cobra
When a car triggers a full-scale Parliamentary debate, it must be pretty special. That's exactly what happened when AC were caught speed testing their Cobra up the M1.
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford Shelby GT500
If you've seen the Saturday night action flick Gone in 60 Seconds, you'll know all about the Shelby GT500.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mercedes G55
The trusty Land Rover is the ultimate no-frills, go anywhere vehicle. But what happens when you want a bit more oomph and bundles of bling?
Look at the Wheels on That: Ford RS200
Some might say that the 1980's was the decade that style forgot. Maybe; but cars like the insane rally-bred Ford RS200 oozes substance over style.
Look at the Wheels on That: Toyota Supra
Most people don't see the Toyota Supra as a true supercar great. It only cost £42k new and it wears the wrong badge. Stuart Milne thinks this is nonsense.
Look at the Wheels on That: Mercedes CLK DTM
Imagine bumping into Frankenstein down a dark alley, and it's probably how you'd feel if you had a rear view mirror full of a Merc CLK DTM.
Look at the Wheels on That: Rolls-Royce Phantom
It might be big and brash, but the Rolls-Royce Phantom is the greatest luxury car ever made.
Look at the Wheels on That: Porsche Carrera GT
As fast as a Ford GT and better looking than a Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche Carrera GT is the most accomplished supercar money can buy.
Look at the Wheels on That: De Tomaso Pantera
The company was Argentinean and it boasted an American engine, but that didn't stop the De Tomaso Pantera becoming one of the greatest Italian cars of all time.
Look at the wheels on that: Ferrari F50
There's nothing like a sexy redhead to get your pulse racing - and the Ferrari F50 is the cream of the crop. Each week, Stuart Milne looks at the greatest cars for sale on autotrader.co.uk. Say "Hi" to the Ferrari F50...
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