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Aston Martin DB3S (1953) The Aston Martin DB3S, introduced in 1953, was designed specifically for racing. This car had a lightweight body and a powerful engine, which provided it with excellent racing performance. The DB3S successfully competed in the L-Man and Sebring races, cementing its reputation as one of the best racing cars of its time. Talbot-Lago T150C (1937) The Talbot-Lago T150C, introduced in 1937, became a racetrack icon thanks to its aerodynamic design and powerful engine. This car won victories in prestigious races such as the Mille Miglia and the French Grand Prix, proving its supremacy in the world of motorsport. Conclusion Antique cars have left an indelible mark in the history of motorsport. Not only were these cars cutting edge for their time, but they continue to inspire modern engineers and car enthusiasts. The racing achievements of such legendary cars as the Mercedes 35 HP, Bugatti Type 35, and Ferrari 250 GTO are prime examples of how innovation and passion for speed can create true masterpieces of the automotive world. #astonmartin #db3s #racinglegend #vintagecars #motorsport

FIA World Endurance Championship: can you name all participating manufacturers? And do you know why they participate in this championship? The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is an automotive competition that tests the skills of drivers and teams through endurance races around the world. ✅ 14 Manufacturers  ✅ 19 Hypercars ✅ 18 LMGT3s ✅ 8 races The WEC is known for its prestigious races, including the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the use of cutting-edge automotive technology. The championship is divided into several classes, including the prototype category (Hypercar) and the GT category, thus offering a wide variety of competitions and involving different car manufacturers. Here the manufacturers participating: Isotta Fraschini Lamborghini Corvette McLaren Peugeot Porsche Cadillac Toyota Ferrari Alpine Lexus  BMW Ford .... One manufacturer is missing...can you name it? P.S 73,600 spectators attended the 2nd round of the WEC at its debut at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari - Formula Imola S.p.A. #motorsport #wec

#WEC #GRRmodern. While 2023 seemed like a momentous year for the World Endurance Championship, it’s surely 2024 when things are coming to a head. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses FIA World Endurance Championship The Goodwood Group #endurance #enduranceracing #endurancemotorracing #endurancemotorsport #worldendurancechamps #worldendurancechampionships #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

WEC. WOW. A new Golden Age of motorsport. WEC Hypercar 2024. What a debut for the Alpine A424, 8th overall in the Qatar 1812km race, and the first of the new 2024 entrants across the line. After nearly 10 hours of flat out racing, the #35 car was just 37 seconds behind Ferrari, winners of Le Mans in 2023. #36 was 12th, the team completing a mind-boggling 665 laps between them. With Alpine, Ferrari, Toyota, Peugeot, Isotto Fraschini, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW and Cadillac, all fighting for wins this year, the question is; if you are not following the World Endurance Championship this year, why not?! #WEC #alpinecars #lemans24

🫵🏼 You need to check out this legendary piece of Porsche history! 🗓️ See this 1969 2.3L ST together with a 1970 Porsche 917 and a 964 ST-Recreation at our booth during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (August 14-17) at the Laguna Seca Raceway, as well as at the Pre-Reunion (August 10-11) and the Porsche Monterey Classic Event (August 12 at 4 PM, Porsche Monterey). 🏁 This original 1969 Porsche 911 ST, with its extended wheelbase, began life as a 2.0L but was later upgraded by Porsche Flocke Solingen to a more powerful 2.3L. It raced under the famous Braun Sixtant sponsorship, boasting numerous special modifications, including a fiberglass front hood reinforced with balsa wood. The heart of this race car is its original magnesium engine, equipped with Magneti Marelli twin spark distributors. As a true testament to Porsche’s motorsport legacy, this car was the first of its kind built in a larger series for customer racing and paved the way for today’s GT vehicles. Notably, it was an unbeatable force in endurance races, triumphing over more powerful rivals from BMW and Ferrari – a true ‚David versus Goliath‘ story. #Porsche911ST #porsche #911 #1969 #1970 #st #aircooled #motorsport #racing #classiccars #historicracing #porschegt3 #964 #strecreation #germanengineering #petrolhead #backdate #aircooled #restomod #motorsport #racing #classiccars #oldtimer #oldmoney #historic #racecar #nurburgring #sportscar #psautomobile #dirksadlowski

#GRRmodern #video 🚙🎬 Toyota first announced in 2022 that it would be bringing a new GT3 car to the likes of the World Endurance Championship and IMSA Sportscar Championship. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Lancia offers hint at future rally return https://lnkd.in/eG-vkq9K The famous Italian manufacturer has been linked with a return to the World Rally Championship following reports in Italian media last year. The marque is the most successful in WRC history winning 10 constructor titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992). Lancia is undergoing a revival as an automotive brand under the Stellantis Group and in February it launched its new all-electric Ypsilon hatchback. The marque has now re-launched its HF (high fidelity) brand that featured on title-winning cars; the Fulvia, Stratos and Delta of the past that ran under the HF Lancia Racing Team, founded by Cesare Fiorio in 1963. Speaking at the launch of the HF brand, Lancia’s brand CEO Luca Napolitano suggested the manufacturer is looking into a return to rallying, although its full intentions remain unclear at this stage. “At the occasion of the debut of the movie Race for Glory [a film about Lancia‘s fight with Audi for the 1983 WRC title] in the major Italian theatres, I am delighted to unveil the new HF logo, which will make its debut on the New Lancia Ypsilon HF, before being used on the future high-performance versions of the brand. “After the presentation of the New Lancia Ypsilon, the first car of the brand new era, today we take another step ahead in the path to Renaissance, to emphasise the brand’s most brutal and radical soul and its commitment to focusing on performance models.” He added: 'Will we return to the Rally? We are working on it.' Napolitano’s comments arrive following the FIA’s announcement of widespread reforms for top-level rallying, which includes changes to technical and sporting regulations alongside reforms in the promotion of the championship.

🚗 Exciting times ahead for motorsport enthusiasts! The BMW M4 GT3 EVO is poised to make its long-awaited customer racing debut at the iconic 24H Dubai in January. With Century Motorsport leading the charge, this event marks a pivotal moment for the updated GT3 contender. Reigning champions Century Motorsport have expressed their confidence in the EVO kit, believing it provides a vital competitive edge as they continue their partnership with BMW. Their ambitious plans include a strong presence in the British GT Championship and select events in the Middle East, with the 24H Dubai set to highlight their potential on a global stage. Meanwhile, Team WRT is also considering a return, hinting at their excitement for the new EVO model and a refreshing of their fleet. With the grid growing to 82 cars already, this year’s race is shaping up to surpass previous editions in scale and excitement. What are your thoughts on the upcoming event and the impact of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO? Share your predictions! 🏁 #Motorsport #BMWM4GT3EVO #24HDubai #RacingNews

#GRRmodern 🏎📬 At the end of six hours of action, it was the privately-funded AF Corse Ferrari 499P that took Hypercar victory (following a penalty for the number-7 Toyota right at the end). #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Lift off - the mental Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO! In 1989, after a long, successful run in the Group B Rally Era and dominating the SCCA Escort Trans-Am Racing Series the year before, Audi chose to take on a new challenge. They entered the 90 Quattro GTO into IMSA racing (International Motor Sports Association). The car they fielded was special, to say the least. It packed a turbocharged 2.2L Inline 5-Cylinder making 720hp, which featured Audi's renowned all-wheel drive system. The package came in at 2646lbs (1200kg). Resulting in absolute vicious performance. Not to mention, it might be one of the coolest sounding cars ever made. Audi took home second place at the end of its rookie season, missing out on the Championship by two points. A slow start to the season cost them dearly, but the second half of that season showed how Audi could dial in the car. Winning 5 of their last 7 races. Just not enough to finish the job. A bittersweet ending. In 1990 however, Audi decided to leave IMSA and focus their attention squarely on DTM. The Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO, although a short-lived run in competition, will go down as one of the most insane machines Audi Sport has ever built. #audi #90quattro #imsa #performance #speed #german 🇩🇪 #Anis_Maaouia