Dallara is one of those firms that, although pretty unknown in the mainstream, is a central nerve in the world of motorsport and high-performance motoring. Company founder, Giampaolo Dallara, cut his teeth at the biggest name of Italian motoring. These include Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini where he famously engineering the Miura, which just turned 60. […]
The 1970s is regarded, by many, as the golden era of long-distance endurance racing. Brands such as Dome, Courage, Huron, Matra, Shadow, Eagle and BRM fought against giants Porsche and Ford at famous circuits on both sides of the Atlantic. However, most of those small-scale race teams faded into obscurity. One has been revived and […]
Kalmar Automotive isn’t quite as well known as the likes of Singer when it comes to restomod Porsches. But the Danish firm has built some really desirable machines over the last few years. However, its latest creation, the Kalmar Automotive 7-97 Turbo Edition could be its coolest yet. The backdated 911-based machine pays homage to […]
Just a few weeks ago we attended the national ride and drive event of the refreshed Volvo XC60. The brand’s best selling model of all time is now joined by an all-electric sibling, called the Volvo EX60, in the middle of its SUV range. The newcomer made its international debut this week. It slots in […]
Modern supercars with V12 engines and manual transmissions are exceedingly rare in this day and age. Most high-end marques have shifted to automatic gearboxes and hybrid assists. As a result, that old-school combination of a roaring V12 and a stick-shift is a unicorn in today’s motoring world. Yet a handful of upcoming models – from […]
If you have enough money, and have Ferrari management on speed dial, the company’s Special Projects program will build you your very own car. The latest, called the Ferrari SC40 has just been unveiled. The car’s name pays tribute to the legendary F40 and echoes its sharp, angular lines. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
Earlier this week, we jokingly said that new hypercars are launched at a rate of one a week. (Original article here.) Well, make that two a week as another new player has entered the market. Say hello to the Capricorn 01 Zagato. This is the end result of a joint effort between leading motorsport outfit […]
Emanuel Colombini set the hearts of Lamborghini Diablo fans racing when his company debuted its first creation, the Eccentrica, to the world (read our original article here). He is aiming to ramp the levels of desire with the debut of an even more extreme version, called the Eccentrica Titano (Titanium Package in Italian). The car […]
It seems that new supercars and new supercar makers arrive on the scene about as often as new Chinese brands enter the SA new-car market. The list of supercar producers increases by one with the debut of the Garagisti & Co GP1 earlier this week. This is the first product from a newly launched UK […]
UK engineering firm Lanzante stepped into the spotlight in 1995 when it was tasked by McLaren to prepare the F1 supercar to compete at the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. That car went on to win the endurance race. The company has now created its own supercar, the Lanzante 95-59. It debuts 30 years […]
Most petrolheads have had the thought to build their own car at some point or another. The crazy ones actually do. There are a few, such as Pagani or Koenigsegg, but few make full businesses from their passion. There are countless others who build the dream machines in their garages. One such person is David […]
A few weeks ago we ran an article that outlined the incredible car collection of Lando Norris (link here). It seems the young Brit isn’t the only one who enjoys a good/classic road car. These speed kings just casually collect amazing cars that change what a “dream garage” even means. Forget boring daily cars – […]
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 […]
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, […]
First there was the groundbreaking and record-setting McLaren F1. Then came the hybrid McLaren P1. And now we have the McLaren W1. This is the latest in the ‘1’ bloodline from the British sportscar manufacturer. The new model draws on technology from the company’s F1 expertise to make it the fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating McLaren […]
The letters ‘G’, ‘T’ and ‘R’ have become synonymous with extreme performance motoring. Some will already have an image in their heads of a car that wears these famous letters. But that image will differ across petrolheads. The reason is that this badge has been applied to many performance derivatives over the decades. We take […]
The world’s first rotary McLaren has just been unveiled. And it was built none other than, you guessed it, Mad Mike Whidett. The MadMac was shown today ahead of its dynamic debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “It is fair to say that MadMac […]
A few weeks ago we brought you an article about road cars that have racing-derived engines. This F1 powered Porsche 911 is the most extreme case scenario. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. […]
May is usually an emotional time for F1 fans of old. This May is even more so as it is the 30th anniversary of the passing of Ayrton Senna. To commemorate this event McLaren has produced Senna Sempre liveried versions of its Senna road car and the Formula One team will run in similar colours […]
Is Porsche really suing Singer Vehicle Design? Regular contributor and classic car fundi, Winston Mace takes a closer look at Porsche’s legal battle with Singer and its impact on the wider restomod industry. Porsche, renowned for its iconic sports cars, has recently found itself embroiled in a legal dispute with Singer Vehicle Design. The latter […]
McLaren was supposed to be the British foil to Italians such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. However, rapid expansion and mounting debt means that company ownership now completely rests with the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take […]
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in Las Vegas – it’s not just about the glitzy lights anymore. From November 16 to 18, the city is revving up for the 2023 Las Vegas F1 GP, turning the streets into a high-speed battleground. The weekend promises to be packed with speed demons, high-revving engines, and fans […]
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect this weekend at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. The Belgium Grand Prix has proven to be one of the trickiest race weekends on the calendar. While the track itself is challenging and dangerous, the wet conditions take it to a whole new level. Follow Double Apex […]
We take a quick look back at the British race in our post, F1 Review Britain 2023. The British Grand Prix brought on many twists and turns, with a late safety car shuffling the order even more before the chequered flag. McLaren had an amazing qualifying session yesterday and brought that momentum with them for […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post F1 Live Updates: Britain 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Norris Hamilton LAP 52/52: MAX TAKES THE CHEQUERED […]
