
Lotus Elise pedals - Art of Speed

Lotus Elise pedals - Art of Speed
Inspired by the beauty of a Ducati, we explore the origins of the pedals in the Lotus Elise
Peugeot 106 Rallye steel wheels - Art of Speed

Peugeot 106 Rallye steel wheels - Art of Speed
In today's world of 23-inch alloys, the steel wheel is more charming than ever. We look back at the car that pulled it off best
Maserati MC12 air intake - Art of Speed

Maserati MC12 air intake - Art of Speed
Feeding its 6-litre Ferrari-derived V12 with air, the MC12's roof snorkel is the feature that helps nail its competition cred
BMW M3 CSL carbon airbox - Art of Speed

BMW M3 CSL carbon airbox - Art of Speed
The BMW M3 CSL is famed for its intoxicating intake sound, and we explore its origins
Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed

Renaultsport Clio V6 body kit - Art of Speed
The Renaultsport Clio V6 is a hot hatch like no other, and we explore details of its extraordinary body kit
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth whale tail - Art of Speed

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth whale tail - Art of Speed
The Sierra RS Cosworth's bold whale tail didn't impress the higher-ups, but it made it to production nevertheless
Koenigsegg doors - Art of Speed

Koenigsegg doors - Art of Speed
The conventional supercar scissor door wasn't quite enough for Christian von Koenigsegg, so to the drawing board he went
BMW M3 CSL v Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R v TVR Sagaris v 981 Porsche Cayman GT4

BMW M3 CSL v Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R v TVR Sagaris v 981 Porsche Cayman GT4
The BMW M3 CSL, Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R, TVR Sagaris and original Porsche Cayman GT4 are all shining examples of the sports car breed. But what is the…
Aston Martin One-77 carbonfibre chassis - Art of Speed

Aston Martin One-77 carbonfibre chassis - Art of Speed
The Aston Martin One-77 is one of the finest hypercars we've seen to date, but it's what lies under its aluminium skin that's most impressive...
Future icons: modern-day performance heros driven back-to-back

Future icons: modern-day performance heros driven back-to-back
From the 2011 McLaren MP4-12C to the current BMW M2 Competition, all of these cars have left their mark in one way or another. But will they one day b…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 grille stripe - Art of Speed

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 grille stripe - Art of Speed
The Volkswagen Golf GTI's development process might have been unconventional, but its formula is still used almost half a century on
Alfa Romeo SZ headlights - Art of Speed

Alfa Romeo SZ headlights - Art of Speed
The Alfa Romeo SZ featured a headlight design many considered to be unsavoury at its launch, but it only improved with time
Lamborghini Miura louvred engine cover - Art of Speed

Lamborghini Miura louvred engine cover - Art of Speed
The louvred engine cover is a common sight in today's performance cars. We look at the model that started it all
BMW M Coupe v TVR Tuscan

BMW M Coupe v TVR Tuscan
Toyota’s new Supra isn’t an obvious descendent of its 1990s forebear, so perhaps the BMW M Coupe and TVR Tuscan are its spiritual predecessors – and t…
Lotus Esprit pop-up headlights - Art of Speed

Lotus Esprit pop-up headlights - Art of Speed
The pop-up headlight has all but vanished from today's new car market. We reflect on the charming design feature
Aston Martin V12 Zagato double-bubble roof - Art of Speed

Aston Martin V12 Zagato double-bubble roof - Art of Speed
We discuss the origins of the iconic double-bubble roof
Shelby Mustang GT500 racing stripes - Art of Speed

Shelby Mustang GT500 racing stripes - Art of Speed
The racing stripe is considered unsavoury for some, but there's more depth to its origins than you might think
Ferrari Testarossa side strakes - Art of Speed

Ferrari Testarossa side strakes - Art of Speed
The Ferrari Testarossa's side strakes are a striking piece of automotive design, and they're more functional than you might imagine
Pagani Huayra's wing mirrors – Art of Speed

Pagani Huayra's wing mirrors – Art of Speed
Not only are the Huayra's wing mirrors functional, they're also a testament to Pagani's exquisite attention to detail
E30 BMW M3 bodywork – Art of Speed

E30 BMW M3 bodywork – Art of Speed
It might have been the very first M3, but the E30 is still considered one of BMW M's finest creations to this day
Lexus LFA rev counter – Art of Speed

Lexus LFA rev counter – Art of Speed
The Lexus LFA's rev counter is one shaped directly by its engine, and it's a magnificent piece of design
Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 

Renault Megane RS vs Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R
Renault’s trick new Mégane RS is out to steal its crown back from Honda’s Civic Type R, but could Volkswagen’s Golf R actually be the hottest hatch of…
VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy 

VW Golf GTI TCR vs Renaultsport Megane RS Trophy
The last hurrah of the VW Golf GTI and Renault Sport’s hottest Megane open hardcore hot hatch hostilities. There can only be one winner