Porsche 993 Turbo – A breath of Fresh Air It’s 25 years since Porsche launched the 993 Turbo – the most powerful 911 there’d been, and last of the air-cooled line. The best of old and new? Glen Waddington finds out
Alpina B10 vs BMW M5 E39 – Same difference BMW has bought out Alpina – so how might Alpina’s future products differ from BMW’s own M-cars? Comparing the fastest versions of the E39 5-series will give us some clues
Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda – The full story The Mercedes SL Pagoda married elegance, strength and sporting capability like few other cars. Here, three Octane advocates explain the simplicity behind its many virtues.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 – full history and review It’s 50 years since Porsche launched the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, the most iconic 911 of all – and first to wear a tail spoiler. Matthew Hayward meets the aerodynamicist responsible, and compares both versions of the legend
Aston Martin Vanquish – The full story We talk to Aston Martin Vanquish owners, experts and even its designer as the landmark model turns 20 years old.
Jaguar XK120 rally car – the other famous XK120 The Jaguar XK120 known as NUB 120 scored all the column inches – but its sister car deserves recognition too. Here’s the story of PPE 101.
Subaru Impreza P1 – a very British coup Subaru won multiple rally titles with the Impreza, but the P1 was developed purely for British roads by Prodrive. We find out what makes it so special
Porsche Cayenne at 20 – Overcoming obstacles It’s 20 years since Porsche launched its first SUV, the Cayenne – to the dismay of purists. We drive an original both on, and off, UK roads.
