Alfa Romeo’s Luna Rossa Giulia Pushes Quadrifoglio Aerodynamics to the Extreme
Discover how Alfa Romeo engineered its ultra-exclusive Luna Rossa Giulia, a limited-edition Quadrifoglio pushing extreme carbon-fibre aerodynamics for.
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Forgotten Concepts Part 9: Alfa Romeo 156 Coloni S1 [w/video]
In the latest instalment of our ongoing series outlining Forgotten Concepts, we take a look at a bonkers racecar created by an F1 team called the Alfa Romeo 156 Coloni S1. Many petrolheads are probably aware of the Alfa Romeo 164 ProCar. It was a silhouette racer that looked very much like a road-going sedan, […]
Iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified Racecar For Sale
They say you can’t hear a photograph, but we’ll bet that loads of motorsport fans can hear the turbo wastegate flutter from the moment they clicked on this link. Now one lucky race enthusiast will get the chance to own the iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified racer. This piece of South African racing history is […]
Happy Birthday Mercedes-Benz and the Modern Motor Car
On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]
Porsche Introduces Revised Manthey Aero Kit for GT3
The Porsche GT3 is a quick car by anyone’s standards. This is particularly true of its ability to lap a circuit, often punching above its class. But, there is always a little more left on the table when a car goes to production. That’s where company’s such as Porsche subsidiary Manthey come in. The racing […]
Five of the Best BMW Restomods
Restomods have become increasingly popular over the last decade or so. The trend takes advantage of advancements that allow older cars to be restored and modded with modern materials and processes. As a result older cars receive a fresh new lease of life. The rise of this phenomenon has also underlined the popularity of classic […]
Audi Sport Racing Legends: Historic Prototypes Now Available for Collectors
For the first time in its storied motorsport history, Audi Sport is offering enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of racing royalty. The newly launched Audi Sport Racing Legends program is making select LMP (Le Mans Prototype) and DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) prototypes from its factory racing archives available for purchase. These meticulously restored […]
Ferrari F80 vs McLaren W1 In Ultimate Hypercar Match-Up
Two brand-new hypercars were unveiled in recent weeks. In the red corner we have the Ferrari F80. In the orange corner we have the McLaren W1. These are the new halo models from two respected sportscar manufacturers. It will be some time before these hit the road anywhere in the world, let alone SA. However, […]
Double Apex Attends 2024 Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy
Double Apex was invited to attend the inaugural Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy. Hillclimb events seem to be gaining popularity. They don’t require a specific facility and just about any vehicle can compete. There are the more competitive events, such as Pikes Peak and our own Simola Hillclimb. There are, however, more social versions such […]
HWA Evo Concept 190E Debuts
We have been following the progress of the HWA Evo since the company announced it would be creating a very special version of the famous homologation special. You can read previous articles about it by clicking here. The vehicles seen up until point have been renders. Now, the company has revealed the HWA Evo Concept, […]
Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance Now In SA
Double Apex was invited to the South African ride and drive event of the Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance. We sent our managing editor to drive the newest member of the AMG family. This is probably the most contentious car that we’ve driven this year, maybe even the last decade. Plenty has been said and written about […]
History of the C-Class AMG – Part 1
Mercedes-Benz South Africa will introduce the latest C63 AMG into the local market in a matter of days. Before that happens, we thought we’d take a look at the full lineage of high-performance, range-leading C-class AMGs. Sit back and enjoy the History of the C-Class AMG – Part 1 Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share […]
Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo Is Back [w/video]
The Mercedes-Benz 190e Evo is back… sorta. The model made famous for its DTM exploits will undergo serious restomod treatment by motorsport specialists HWA. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. HWA combines its historical motorsport DNA with know-how from the present and future. The result is called HWA […]
F1 Returned to the Nürburgring [w/video]
The famous Nürburgring in Germany hosts many forms of motorsport. But since one fateful day in 1976 F1 was removed from that list. There have been a few demonstration runs in recent years and F1 returned to the Nürburgring this weekend. Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel was largely responsible for the event. Follow Double Apex on […]
Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM For Sale
We are massive fans of racecars here at Double Apex. We love looking at them, watching them and, most of all, we like driving them. There are just some racecars that we love more than others, and the Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM is very high on our list. As it turns out, the […]
FCP Euro’s Golden Era Project 190E DTM [w/video]
Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. It helps us to recall favourite eras of our lives, times that made us feel good. For many motorsport fans, us included, the golden era of saloon car racing was the German Touring Car (DTM) battles of the 1990s. The folks at FCP Euro feel the same, which is why […]
2023 Dakar Stage 14 Results – The Final Day
2023 Dakar stage 14 was the final of this year’s race. The stage took place from Al-Hofuf to Damman. The timed section was a short-ish 136 km followed by a 281 km liaison that took all the remaining competitors to the podium ceremony. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Fine Form Sebastien […]
2023 Dakar Stage 10 Results
2023 Dakar stage 10 took place from Haradh to Shaybah, in a part of Saudi Arabia called the Empty Quarter. Race director commented before the stage that there are several waypoints that will be very tricky to locate. The timed section was just 114 km, but there were over 500 km of liaison to contend […]
2023 Dakar Prologue
The new international motorsport season kicked off today with the 2023 Dakar prologue. This was, in essence, the very first race action of the 2023 Dakar Rally. The prologue is a short loop that is run to determine the starting order of the race proper, which takes place tomorrow. Read our ‘Dakar 101‘ article here […]
Audi Partners With Sauber In F1
Earlier this year Audi announced that it would enter the world of Formula 1 as an engine supplier. Of course, that left the question: which team would they be supplying engines to? Today that question has been answered as Audi partners with Sauber. Naturally, this means that the current Sauber Alfa Romeo partnership will dissolve. […]
2022 BMW M Fest [Gallery]
The 2022 BMW M Fest took place this past weekend. Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit once again served as the host venue. The event was the third held in South Africa and is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. BMW SA sold 12 500 tickets per day for the two-day event. We attended […]
2022 BMW M Fest Is Here [w/video]
BMW is undoubtedly one of the most aspirational automotive brands in South Africa. Products from the automaker’s performance division are some of the most lusted after by the masses. The same masses can rejoice as the 2022 BMW M Fest is taking place this coming weekend October 15-16. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Audi RS3 Touches Down in SA [w/video]
Fans of the Four Rings have been anticipating this for months. Finally, the Audi RS3 Sedan and Sportback have been introduced to the SA market. If you have been saving up, we have listed the prices of both derivatives at the bottom of this post. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]
Too Many Cylinders, or Not Enough… C-Class AMGs Dissected
Daniel Wamono is a new contributor to Double Apex. He is an automotive designer who loves all things related to the automotive world. Wamono will be sharing his unique perspective with us in various columns. He starts with a conundrum in his first submission: C-Class AMGs Dissected, where he wonders about Mercedes’ performance sedan. News […]
2022 Formula One Cars [Gallery]
The 2022 Formula One season has begun in a way as the very first of the all-new cars has been unveiled. With the contentious 2021 season finale still fresh in the minds of fans (read more here), teams have been busy preparing the next-generation of F1 racers. The 2022 Formula One cars will have a […]