2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Every year, Charles Gordon-Lennox, the Earl of March and owner of the Goodwood Estate, organizes the “world’s largest automotive garden party,” according to Forbes. The Festival of Speed (FoS) — which was established in 1993 — is an event like no other, unique and easily one of the ultimate destinations for both automotive and racing enthusiasts. Here’s why:
The FoS features the best drivers, as well as the — rarest and most sought-after — models on the planet. According to Gizmag, you might find yourself standing next to a living legend such as Stirling Moss, or browsing a collection of priceless historical artifacts that might include an Aston Martin DBR2 or Mercedes-Benz W 196 S. There’s so much to see — and with 100,000-plus attendees per day — (it’s a four-day event), you can’t experience it all, but you’ll still get your fill of incredible cars.
This year’s famous motor sport event was held between June 25-28. It included a demonstration of the new Aston Martin Vulcan: a track-only, limited edition supercar. With 800 horses on tap and a 7.0-liter V-12 under the hood, this vehicle is capable of reaching the 60 miles-per-hour mark in under three seconds.
McLaren also took the opportunity to showcase a real beauty — the new 570S — which made its debut at the 2015 FoS. It’s the automaker’s most affordable and least powerful model in the lineup — and according to GT Spirit — it’s also the loudest “road-going” vehicle to be offered by the McLaren. In fact, some spectators say its “vocals” surpass that of the track-only P1 GTR.
Another noteworthy vehicle is the Koeniggseg Agera R. Britain’s Auto Express caught this beast on camera sporting blue and black carbon fiber — a stunning view — for anyone that has their eye on this exclusive hypercar. Its twin-turbocharged V-8 churns out a total 1,140-horsepower, and the Agera R will sprint from zero-to-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
The FoS also features an impressive list of classic cars, such as the Ferrari-based 250 GT Zagato of the 1950s — the one sporting a double-bubble roof. It’s a rare gem indeed, as this limited-edition model is just one of five to exist in the world. And only three of them include the iconic roofline.
Check out the videos from Goodwood Road & Racing to see what the event is all about.
Photo Credit: Max Earey