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Automobili Mignatta unveils the Rina Coupe at Goodwood 2026, a closed-coupe with a double-bubble roof and Kamm-style rear, powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 around 493 hp paired with a six‑speed manual transaxle on a carbon‑fiber monocoque, alongside an updated Rina Barchetta with artisanal coachbuilding-inspired livery.
Ruf has moved beyond tuning Porsches, building its own B8 flat-eight and testing it in a lengthened CTR3 mule named "Erprober" at the Goodwood Festival of Speed; the engine reportedly makes over 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, with full specs still pending, signaling Ruf's shift toward in-house powertrains and carbon monocoque chassis in upcoming models.
Ruf brings a CTR3-based prototype, the B8, to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a twin-turbo 4.8‑litre flat-eight engine that Ruf says develops well over 986bhp and 737lb‑ft of torque. The car is a testbed for future Ruf tech, extended by 100mm to fit the longer engine and paired with a six‑speed manual, with production plans unconfirmed. The striking Blossom Yellow livery nods to Ruf’s CTR Yellowbird heritage.
RUF has built a 4.8L twin‑turbo flat‑eight engine (Boxer‑Eight/B8) producing over 1,000 bhp and 738 lb-ft, installed in a stretched CTR3 for a Goodwood Festival of Speed demonstration as a preview of a potential road car, mated to a six‑speed manual and highlighted by eight‑cylinder livery; Tanner Foust will pilot the prototype at the event.
McLaren Special Operations has rebuilt the rare M6GT—Bruce McLaren's semi-legendary 1960s road car—from original drawings, molds and photos, using the M6A chassis, original-style dome rivets, and a 5.7-liter Chevrolet V8 (~370 hp) with a five-speed manual; the one-off restoration, finished in Colnbrook White and featuring a green M2B-inspired interior, is set to be displayed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as a tribute to McLaren's beginnings.
Hennessey unveils the Venom F5-M, a roadster packing 2,031 hp from a twin-turbo 6.6L V8, paired exclusively with a six-speed gated manual and rear-drive, with adaptive suspension and a distinctive dorsal fin; only 12 will be built at $2.65 million each, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with driver Alex Brundle.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ford's electric F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, driven by Romain Dumas, set a record time of 43.23 seconds on the hillclimb, outperforming hypercars and other high-performance vehicles, while Koenigsegg's Sadair’s Spear broke the production car record with a 47.14-second run.
At the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, F1 drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman tested Toyota's new GT Concept cars, praising their speed and handling, with both cars rumored to have over 900 horsepower and designed for high performance, showcasing Toyota's latest in automotive innovation.
The Lexus LFR supercar, revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcases a stunning interior with a red theme, carbon bucket seats, and advanced digital features. Developed over four years, it is likely a road version of the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT3, possibly powered by a V-8 engine, with a reveal expected in early 2026.
Subaru's "Family Huckster" 1983 GL, driven by Travis Pastrana in Gymkhana 2022, was equipped with an air canister for emergencies, as spotted by a spectator at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The canister, a model 300 Spare Air, provided 3 cubic feet of air and was placed within Pastrana's reach in case he ended up underwater for an extended period. This detail highlights the potential dangers involved in extreme driving events, despite careful planning and consideration.
Renée Zellweger and boyfriend Ant Anstead posed for their first photo together with his two eldest children ahead of a black-tie gala celebrating the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The picture showed the couple and the children dressed stylishly, with Anstead in a tux and Zellweger in a golden gown. The couple has been dating for over two years and has kept their relationship private. Anstead captioned the post, "How it started. How it ended."
Actress Renee Zellweger, 54, posed for the first time with her boyfriend Ant Anstead's two eldest children, Archie, 16, and Amelie, 19, at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed. The couple, who have been together since April 2021, attended a formal event where they were all dressed up. Zellweger wore a one-shoulder gold gown, while Anstead donned a tuxedo. The photo was captioned by Anstead, who referred to his kids as "absolute utter LEGENDS."
Lanzante showcased its modified McLaren P1 Spider at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the car waving its door to the crowd during its hill climb. The P1 Spider is a limited edition version of the McLaren P1, featuring exterior and interior modifications, including a redesigned rear deck, new buttresses, and a fabric top. Customers can customize the interior and upgrade the powertrain, with the stock version already capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph in under 2.8 seconds. Lanzante plans to produce a total of five P1 Spiders.
Former F1 driver Stefan Johansson has unveiled a modified Porsche 911, code-named SJ87, at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car is powered by an ex-F1 engine that was used in Johansson's McLaren MP4/3 during the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix. The Porsche 930 TAG Turbo, created by Lanzante, combines a Porsche 930 body shell with the 1.5-liter V-6 TAG Turbo engine. The SJ87 features a unique livery designed and painted by Johansson himself, and it was displayed alongside other notable vehicles at the event.
A 1997 McLaren F1, previously owned by Elon Musk, is on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Musk bought the car for $1 million in 1999 but had an accident in 2000, causing significant damage. The vehicle was later sold in 2007. The festival, which started on July 13, has canceled activities for July 15 due to a severe wind warning.