London Concours: Built For The Road
The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, will include the exciting new class Designed To Race For The Road. This thrilling category will honour some of the most amazing vehicles ever built, homologation specials that were launched in limited quantities as road cars to enable their participation in top motorsport championships across the world.
On June 6–8, in what is expected to be London's largest automotive garden party to date, these classic models will be on show alongside approximately 100 of the most stunning privately owned automobiles in the world.
The model many people regard to be the best Porsche 911 ever manufactured is among the wonderful vehicles in the class. The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring, a vehicle that perfectly exemplifies the engineering prowess of the illustrious German sportscar manufacturer, will be available for visitors to get up close and personal with. The 911RS was developed from the 911S, which had previously been the fastest ordinary 911 of its time. It was built to enable the 911 to compete in Group 4 racing, and its 210bhp engine, 152mph top speed, and distinctive ducktail rear wing immediately made an impression. It is still regarded as one of Porsche's greatest vehicles to this day, fifty years later.
A 1992 Porsche 959 Komfort, another highly regarded vehicle sporting the illustrious Porsche logo, will join it. The 959 was a game-changer when it was introduced in 1986. Initially designed to meet Group B rallying regulations, its top speed of 186 mph made it the fastest road-legal automobile in the entire globe. It combines wild Eighties styling with all-wheel drive, a fantastic 444bhp twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, and other advanced features to offer obscene performance that still astounds people today. The 959 should get a lot of attention due to its scarcity (only 340 cars were ever made) and distinctive style.
The renowned Audi Quattro, another pioneer who contributed to defining the automotive scene in the 1980s, will also be on hand to represent Germany. Audi surprised sceptics by using four-wheel drive to gain quick success and set an example for others to follow during the Quattro's exploits in Group B rallying, which are widely chronicled. The production of 11,400 vehicles over an 11-year period for the roadgoing version was no less astounding, with each one featuring exceptional agility and appealing real-world performance. Its popularity as one of the iconic automobiles of its time has only been strengthened by the fact that its angular, edgy design scarcely changed throughout its production period.
Contrarily, Austin Rover's MG Metro 6R4 had a shorter career than the Quattro since Group B racing was outlawed in 1986, the same year the vehicle made its debut. But, it had a significant influence during that brief time, and the road-ready homologation special is now highly sought after by collectors, in large part because of its distinctive appearance. The 6R4, which has a 3.0-liter mid-mounted V6 with 250 horsepower and brings back beautiful memories of a special period in motorsport, will be appearing at Concours London, which is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate its special characteristics. Just 200 of these vehicles were ever produced.
Alongside the 6R4 will be another model that forwent subtlety in order to become legendary. Because to its stellar reputation, performance car enthusiasts still desire after the Ford Sierra Cosworth. With a 2.0-liter turbocharged Cosworth engine, it turned Ford's basic family car into a much sought-after tearaway that boy racers adored. It was built to comply with Group A rules in the middle of the 1980s and had an official top speed of 150 mph. Of course, the Cossie's legendary whale tail, an obscenely huge rear wing necessary for stability that has evolved into a beloved icon of unforgettable 1980s excess, adds to the mystery.
The Built To Race For The Road class just serves as a preview of the magnificent array of machinery from a variety of exotic marques that will be on display at the event in June. As we get closer to the seventh iteration of this must-attend event, more category announcements will come in the upcoming weeks.
Andrew Evans, London Concours Director, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been able to assemble such a wonderful line-up of homologation specials for the 2023 London Concours. The Built To Race For The Road class has been carefully curated by our team, and features some of the most highly coveted, unique performance cars of recent times. These remarkable machines are sure to prove particularly popular at the show, which is now just a matter of weeks away and is shaping up to be our most breath-taking yet. Stay tuned for further exciting announcements.”
Visitors to the Honorary Artillery Company will also be treated to a fantastic selection of cars—the best yet assembled—as well as a decadent range of food and beverage options, a brand-new Club Concours hospitality experience, interesting live stage discussions, and a carefully curated line-up of luxury brands and boutiques. The 2023 London Concours is expected to be another time for unbridled motor indulgence.
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