Brèves de passion - NEW
In 1988, Gordon Murray, chief engineer of the McLaren Formula 1 team, was given carte blanche to bring his vision of “the ultimate road car” to life. With no budget constraints, the project culminated in late 1993 with one of the most extraordinary sports cars ever built. Consider the specs: a carbon monocoque and body, a three-seat layout with a central driving position, a 627-horsepower BMW V12 for just 1,140 kg, and a top speed of 369 km/h—all achieved without ABS, power steering, or a rear wing, thanks to flawless aerodynamics. Barely modified, a McLaren F1 went on to win the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans. Even 30 years later, it remains the fastest naturally aspirated road car ever made. The price? A cool $1 million at launch.
Since its creation by Jean Rédélé in June 1955, in the streets of Dieppe, the brand with the “A” arrow has never stopped fighting to become a reference in French cars on a global scale. Although its history has not always been linear, Alpine is now celebrating its 70th anniversary with festivities worthy of the event. A look back at the history of the brand.
Some cars are not made to go fast. They are made to stand the test of time. Classic cars don't have to be owned: they respect each other. We welcome them as we welcome a heritage. Because what they represent goes far beyond their silhouette or their mechanics: they are works of art in motion, witnesses of an era, living fragments of our automotive heritage.
There are engines that you don't forget. Mechanics whose melody resonates far beyond the road. At Lamborghini, the naturally aspirated V10 is one of them. Born with the Gallardo in 2003, extended by the Audi R8 in 2009, then enhanced with the Huracan in 2014, this iconic block has accompanied more than twenty years of automotive passion. Today is the end of a cycle. And for its last dance, Huracan is bowing out with an ultimate version: the STJ.
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