SUPERCARS PAST AND PRESENT LINE UP AT LONDON CONCOURS

SUPERCARS PAST AND PRESENT LINE UP AT LONDON CONCOURS

The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, will be hosting a display tracing the lineage of some of the finest modern performance icons in the Octane and evo Supercar Paddock.

This incredible display will encapsulate Aston Martin and McLaren, Ferrari and Ford; Lusso, Superleggera, GT and a single alphanumeric identifier representing moments in motoring history that are often repeated but rarely bettered.

The McLaren F1 was a seminal moment in performance car history; the fastest car in the world for more than a decade. But it wasn’t just its outright speed that changed the automotive landscape; the F1 was the first production car to use a carbon fibre reinforced polymer monocoque chassis, and its clean, wingless design utilised rear diffusers and electric fans to create downforce.

Then, 20 years later, comes the McLaren P1. Like its predecessor, it’s built with a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and rear-mid-engined but the powertrain is very much of the modern era. As opposed to the F1’s V12, the P1 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 producing 737bhp and a 177bhp electric motor. One of the first true petrol-electric hypercars, the P1 changed the world just as much as the F1 did, and both will be lined up side-by-side at London Concours.

Joining the McLarens in the Octane & Evo Supercar Paddock is a motorsport icon – the Ford GT40 – and its modern-day successor, the twin-turbocharged V6-powered GT. From 1966 to 1969, the Ford GT40 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four consecutive times, including a 1-2-3 finish in 1966. Its successor joined the Ford GT lineage 50 years after this victory, boasting a low-slung design and lightweight carbon fibre construction.

The number of famous nameplates in Ferrari’s back catalogue is an embarrassment of riches, but London Concours will be celebrating the Lusso. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever created, the 1960s 250 GT Lusso will line-up alongside its contemporary, the four-seater Ferrari GTC4Lusso.

The all-new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a hugely potent and beautiful twin-turbo V12 Grand Tourer will be joined by the original DBS – originally designed as a replacement for the DB6. On display at London Concours will be a DBSV8 variant, which was the world’s fastest four-seater car when it was released in 1971.

With an offering of more than 100 automotive icons from the modern day to the early 20th Century, the Honourable Artillery Company’s glorious five-acre lawn will be transformed into a motoring utopia between 5-6 June. But London Concours is not just about the cars on display; it’s an automotive garden party complete with art from Collier Dobson and Ella Freire, drinks from Rémy Martin, Veuve Clicquot and Seedlip, and fashion from Neapolitan tailors, Isaia.

Andrew Evans, London Concours Director, said: “The London Concours is a celebration of automotive endeavour and craftsmanship across the ages, but nowhere is that more literally visible than in the Octane & Evo Supercar Paddock. We’ll be bringing together the greats of the past with their illustrious modern day equivalents, showcasing just how important heritage is in creating the latest breed of supercars. As stunning as the display will be, it’s just one small part of our beautiful event, which will bring together more than 120 cars into the serene and historic surroundings of the Honourable Artillery Company HQ.”

The London Concours 2019 takes place from 5-6 June. Tickets are still available to buy now from www.londonconcours.co.uk/tickets

EXTREME JAG, ASTON LINE-UP AND MARCOS SHOWCASE AT BEAULIEU SUPERCAR WEEKEND

EXTREME JAG, ASTON LINE-UP AND MARCOS SHOWCASE AT BEAULIEU SUPERCAR WEEKEND

A new extreme Jaguar XE SV Project 8, line-up of more than 100 Aston Martins and Marcos 60th anniversary display are just part of the high-octane Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on August 3rd and 4th.

The unmissable family day out, sponsored by specialists A-Plan Insurance, celebrates the adrenalin-fuelled world of supercars with more than 500 jaw-dropping supercars already booked to join the two-day show in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

Jaguar fans will be spoiled with the arrival of a very special machine, as Jaguar Land Rover brings its new Jaguar XE SV Project 8, a hand-built performance saloon which is sure to impress with its 592bhp supercharged V8 engine.

Also set to stun event-goers is the Aston Martin Owners Club, which will take its place in the showground for the weekend with more than 100 Aston Martins. Get up-close to these amazing motors and look for examples of the much-loved DB7, as the model celebrates its 25th anniversary. Turning heads, with its twin-turbocharged V12 engine, will be the sleek Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer which is one of just 50 examples built in collaboration with watchmaker TAG Heuer.

The first-class display by Club Marcos International will celebrate 60 years of the respected British performance car marque Marcos, with a special line-up from the firm’s fascinating back catalogue.

More car clubs will be out in force at the show, including 50 machines from McLaren Owners UK. New Forest area Morgan Sports Car Club will also showcase its members’ cars.

Owners of a variety of supercars are already getting set to take part in the show, with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Mercedes, Noble, Tesla, KTM, Ginetta and Ultima, while leading supercar manufacturers will showcase their latest models.

See incredible machines in action with demonstration runs, taking place twice daily on Beaulieu’s Chestnut Avenue, as the acceleration and braking of these supercars is put to the test. Watch the action first-hand or see the giant screen on the Events Arena as it is broadcast live.

Enjoy supercar sound-offs, as supercars are pitted against each other to discover which engine has the best-sounding exhaust note. Will it be a deep rumble, racy rasp or throaty roar that wins the biggest cheer from the crowd?

Beaulieu Supercar sponsor A-Plan Insurance is one of the UK’s largest independent high-street insurance brokers and was established in 1963. The company provides a complete range of competitive insurance products to consumers and small businesses through its network of 90+ branches across the UK. A-Plan prides itself on the highly personal and tailored service it offers to its clients and on its expertise across a wide range of specialist vehicles from hot rods and American imports to the most prestigious supercars. Not only are they experts in this type of specialist insurance but also huge enthusiasts. For more details see www.aplan.co.uk.

Event tickets are available in advance online, with one-day tickets priced at £19.50 an adult, £9.50 a child and £49 a family available until 3pm on August 2nd. Or why not make a weekend of it with two-day tickets to give access to all of the features of the show across both days, priced at £27.30 an adult, £13.30 a child or £68.60 a family if bought before 3pm on August 2nd. Tickets are also available on-the-day, see www.beaulieusupercarweekend.co.uk for tickets and details.

If you own a supercar and would like to take part, contact the Beaulieu Events Team for vehicle entry requirements at www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-supercar-weekend/supercar-driver-application.

The show opens from 10am until 6pm. An event ticket includes entry to the whole of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum with its Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 50 years exhibition, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, the Montagu ancestral home of Palace House and its grounds and gardens.

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