2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed Highlights

The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, held at the iconic Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, England, once again thrilled automotive enthusiasts worldwide with its impressive lineup of cutting-edge vehicles and rich motorsport heritage. This prestigious event has become an annual pilgrimage for car aficionados, who eagerly anticipate the opportunity to witness some of the most extraordinary vehicles in action.

The festival showcased a diverse array of cars, from sleek hypercars to vintage classics, all converging to celebrate the spirit of speed and innovation. Automotive manufacturers seized the opportunity to unveil their latest creations, from groundbreaking electric vehicles to high-performance gasoline-powered machines.

Lamborghini SC63 LMDh Prototype

Lamborghini enters the Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) prototype competition with the SC63, joining BMW, Porsche, and Cadillac. The hybrid endurance race car features a new 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine in a “cold V” configuration for improved cooling and a lower center of gravity. The SC63’s bodywork, designed by Lamborghini’s in-house Centro Stile studio, incorporates signature Y-shaped headlamps, ensuring instant recognition as a Lamborghini. Debuting in 2024, the SC63 will participate in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar series.

Caterham Project V

Caterham, renowned for its lightweight sports cars, debuts its first electric vehicle. The Italdesign-designed Project V is a sleek coupé-style EV with an aluminum composite and carbon fiber body, reflecting Caterham’s minimalist ethos at just 2,623 pounds. The rear-mounted 200 kW motor accelerates the car to 62 mph in under 4.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 143 mph. Its 55 kWh USOC lithium-ion battery recharges 20% to 80% in 15 mins via a 150 kW DC rapid charger, offering an estimated range of 249 miles.

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