The Goodwood Festival of Speed (10-13 July) has kicked off and it's already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the motoring year.
It is hosting big reveals from Lanzante, Hyundai, MG and plenty more besides, as well as an array of debuts from Aston Martin, BMW and Honda.
Below is our guide to the most important cars at this year's Festival of Speed.
Alpine A110 R Ultime
Production of the Alpine A110 ends next year and this is its last hurrah. The Ultime's 345bhp output – 49bhp up on the existing R – pushes beyond the limit of the original car’s gearbox, so a new six-speed unit has been swapped in. Swathes of carbonfibre feature elsewhere, cutting its weight to 1120kg, and it also gets an aggressive aero set-up. It’s priced from £276k and just 110 will be built, so its participation in the Festival of Speed might just be your only chance to see one being driven to its limits.
Everything you need to know about the Alpine A110 R Ultime
Alpine A290 Rallye
The rally-ready version of Alpine’s electric hot hatch gains a limited-slip differential, bigger brakes and a hydraulic handbrake. There’s even an exterior speaker for the enjoyment of spectators.
Everything you need to know about the Alpine A290 Rallye
Alpine A390
Alpine’s Porsche Macan challenger will make its British debut at the Festival of Speed. Due to go on sale next year priced from around £60,000, it uses a tri-motor powertrain and torque vectoring to emulate the agility of the A110 sports car.
Everything you need to know about the Alpine A390
Alpine Alpenglow Hy6
This hydrogen-combustion demonstrator packs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 that kicks out 740bhp. It can rev to 9000rpm as well.
Aston Martin DBX S
This new performance-focused version of Aston’s luxury SUV outpunches the Ferrari Purosangue, putting out a substantial 717bhp. You'll be able to see it in the First Glance paddock at Goodwood.
Everything you need to know about the Aston Martin DBX S
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