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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible • The C8 Vette has arrived in Europe at last, with strong spec and pricing, right-hand drive available and – best of all – a chassis that has the measure of our roads
Audi RS3 • Think you know what to expect from the new RS3? Think again, because this latest version is a car transformed
BMW M3 Competition xDrive • A four-wheel-drive M3 sounds like heresy, but the reality is quite brilliant
All change for new SL • New V8 engines, four-wheel drive, 2+2 seating, a fabric roof and trick suspension for AMG-engineered convertible
Rearranged Rover • Fifth-generation Range Rover is a story of evolutionary looks, a BMW-sourced twin-turbo V8, and new heights of luxury
New Conti shines on track • SportContact 7 impresses in first test; bespoke versions available for everything from hot hatches to SUVs
evo trackdays 2022 are go! • Oulton Park joins the circuit line-up for our extended trackday calendar
Dickie Stanford F1 race mechanic and team manager • Team manager at Williams during the team’s 1990s glory days, Dickie Stanford has had a lifelong love affair with motorsport
AND FINALLY… • The news you might have missed this month
WATCHES
Part 3 The evolution of the C-pillar • A distinctive C-pillar design can help give the side of a car a unique character, but, as Stevens explains, those designs don’t always hit the mark
DOA: BMW M8 • A 613bhp V12 and a 340kg diet could have enhanced the original 8-series’ reputation – but for the price
Reality check
RICHARD MEADEN • Why is it only US car makers who offer crate engines, asks Meaden
RICHARD PORTER • A drive in a Taycan leaves Porter reflecting on The Meaning of Liff
JETHRO BOVINGDON • Bovingdon responds to the accusations of bias at evo Car of the Year
TEST HATCH SPECIAL • We’ve had the preliminary rounds, now we’ve whittled it down to just five cars in our search for the greatest hot hatch of 2021: Toyota GR Yaris, Honda Civic Type R, Fiesta ST Edition and Hyundai’s i20 N and big brother i30 N
FRENCH POLISH • Today’s best hot hatches originate from the Far East, but 30 years ago Europe was the epicentre. So how does one of the icons from that era perform with some 21st century upgrades?
THE LAST DANCE? • If the days are numbered for Ferrari’s V12 engine, all the more reason to celebrate the most extraordinary version yet – the 819bhp, 9500rpm monster found in the nose of the completely thrilling 812 Competizione
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LIFE THROUGH A LENS CAMDEN THRASHER • With his individual eye for motorsport, Camden Thrasher’s photographs often turn racing scenes into art. Here he tells the story of his career to date and talks us through some of his favourite images
EXTREME SHORT • Audi’s ballistic short-wheelbase Sport Quattro S1 blasted from 0 to 62mph in just 3.1sec on gravel and was one of the stars of the fearsome Group B era. Just 20 were built and this is the most decorated survivor. Strap yourself in for one wild ride
LEMON & LIME • With 760bhp, the latest Shelby GT500 is Ford’s fruitiest Mustang ever, and it’s got chassis chops to match. But can it get the measure of BMW’s new M4 Competition?
SNAKE’S KIN • The Shelby GT500 may be the attention grabber, but it has two new relatives in the Mustang range that are also...