evo magazine latest issue – 321 on sale now

evo magazine latest issue – 321 on sale now
In issue 321, we dive into the history of the Porsche 911 Turbo, revisit the iconic R50 Mini Cooper, put the RS4 Competition and Giulia Quadrifoglio h…
Toyota 222D – dead on arrival

Toyota 222D – dead on arrival
This 750bhp rallying MR2 could have seen Toyota conquer the stages, but instead fate intervened
evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now

evo magazine latest issue – 320 on sale now
In issue 320, we test a selection of mid-engined evo icons, pit BMW’s M2 against the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and take the Porsche 718 Spyder RS on an epic …
Chrysler ME Four-Twelve – dead on arrival

Chrysler ME Four-Twelve – dead on arrival
In 2004, Chrysler showed off a radical supercar concept with an 850bhp V12. Sadly it never came to be.
evo magazine latest issue – 319 on sale now

evo magazine latest issue – 319 on sale now
In evo issue 319, we test MST’s reborn Mk1 Ford Escort, the Nissan Z Nismo and take a close look at Aston Martin’s new Vantage – plus a whole lot mor…
Porsche 984 Junior – dead on arrival

Porsche 984 Junior – dead on arrival
This miniature marvel could have seen Porsche enter the ’90s with a truly affordable entry-level sports car
Volkswagen W12 Syncro – dead on arrival

Volkswagen W12 Syncro – dead on arrival
A genuine supercar from the maker of people’s cars seemed tantalisingly possible – until logic prevailed
Daihatsu X-021 sports car – dead on arrival

Daihatsu X-021 sports car – dead on arrival
Daihatsu was on the verge of launching a lightweight MX-5-rivalling roadster in the '90s, but it never came to be
Ford GN34 – dead on arrival

Ford GN34 – dead on arrival
This Ghia-styled, mid-engined V6 coupe came close to becoming Ford’s answer to the Honda NSX
Volkswagen Golf A59 – dead on arrival

Volkswagen Golf A59 – dead on arrival
This 4WD homologation special with 400bhp potential could have rescued the Mk3 Golf’s reputation
MG PR2 – dead on arrival

MG PR2 – dead on arrival
In an alternate reality, the MGF could have been a front-engined V8 roadster
1990 BMW M8 – dead on arrival

1990 BMW M8 – dead on arrival
A 613bhp V12 and a 340kg diet could have enhanced the original 8-series’ reputation – but for the price
Aston Martin Bulldog: the story of Aston's first hypercar

Aston Martin Bulldog: the story of Aston's first hypercar
It was the cubist curiosity that was Aston's first hypercar: the Bulldog
Talbot Horizon Lotus – dead on arrival

Talbot Horizon Lotus – dead on arrival
The Sunbeam Lotus successor was mid-engined and turbocharged, but lacked another vital ingredient
Alpine A710 – dead on arrival

Alpine A710 – dead on arrival
It didn’t get to succeed the A610, but instead transformed into one of the ’90s most extreme sports cars
Mercedes-Benz C112 – dead on arrival

Mercedes-Benz C112 – dead on arrival
Despite strong demand, this V12-powered supercar was denied production – but its legacy lives on
HSV HRT 427 – dead on arrival

HSV HRT 427 – dead on arrival
This racing-inspired 7-litre Holden Monaro garnered more than enough interest for its limited production run to sell out. But sadly the sums didn’t ad…
Mini-based sports car – dead on arrival

Mini-based sports car – dead on arrival
Not one but two attempts were made to spin a two-seater sports car off the original Mini’s platform, but flaws in their designs would see both stall a…
Volkswagen AE 266 – dead on arrival

Volkswagen AE 266 – dead on arrival
Few cancelled automotive projects have had such significant consequences, or been as costly, but the culling of VW’s original choice for a Beetle succ…
Ford GT70 – dead on arrival

Ford GT70 – dead on arrival
It was supposed to be Ford’s first mid-engined rally contender, to be joined by 500 homologation road cars, but a plethora of problems saw it stall at…
Leyland Force 7 – dead on arrival

Leyland Force 7 – dead on arrival
This V8-powered hatchback was all set to take on the Australian muscle car establishment until the twin 1970s woes of the oil crisis and Leyland build…
Lamborghini P140 – dead on arrival

Lamborghini P140 – dead on arrival
A V10-engined ‘Baby Lamborghini’ was in development more than a decade before the Gallardo was launched in 2003. This is the story of why it it never …
Opel Omega V8 – dead on arrival

Opel Omega V8 – dead on arrival
It would have been the understated successor to the Lotus Carlton, if only it could’ve stayed cool
Rover P6BS/P9 – Dead on arrival

Rover P6BS/P9 – Dead on arrival
This mid-engined, V8-powered three-seater could have been Rover’s first sports car, but a
wary rival within the British Leyland empire ensured it wo…
Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival

Renault Clio RS16 – Dead on arrival
With 271bhp, a manual gearbox and a weaponised chassis, this ‘SuperClio’ could have restored the Renault Sport Clio’s reputation, but instead it had t…
Ford RS1700T – Dead on arrival

Ford RS1700T – Dead on arrival
Even turbo power and a switch to rear-wheel drive couldn’t make the Mk3 Escort competitive against the upcoming mid-engined, 4WD weapons of 1980s rall…
Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival

Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival
Financial issues, the death of the company founder and a change of drivetrain ethos at a Japanese giant all played their part in the demise of this 19…
Mid-engined Audi Quattro – Dead on arrival

Mid-engined Audi Quattro – Dead on arrival
When Lancia and Peugeot threatened Audi’s early-’80s rallying dominance, a secret plan was hatched to build a new car. But one photo was all it took t…
MG ZT XPower 385 – Dead on arrival

MG ZT XPower 385 – Dead on arrival
MG Rover’s collapse put paid to plans for a 385bhp production version of the Prodrive‑developed, rear-drive V8 Rover 75
Honda NSX V10 – Dead on arrival

Honda NSX V10 – Dead on arrival
Just one year after it was first spotted testing at the Nürburgring, Honda’s front-engined V10 replacement for the original NSX was dead in the water
Yamaha OX99-11 – Dead on arrival

Yamaha OX99-11 – Dead on arrival
Drawing comparisons with McLaren’s F1, Yamaha’s $1m OX99-11 supercar promised light weight, V12 power and a central driving position
Lotus Esprit – Dead on arrival

Lotus Esprit – Dead on arrival
Whilst Lotus’s 2010 Esprit concept never made it past the styling stage, there was a fully functioning prototype of its all-new in-house hybrid V8
Jaguar F-type – Dead on arrival

Jaguar F-type – Dead on arrival
In the early noughties, Jaguar had a second stab at a successor to the iconic E-type, even proposing a V6 mid-engined Boxster rival. But once again it…
Triumph Lynx – Dead on arrival 

Triumph Lynx – Dead on arrival
With a 3.5-litre Rover V8 under the bonnet and TR7 fastback styling, the Lynx could have been British Leyland’s answer to the Ford Capri
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage review – Britain's brilliant brute 

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage review – Britain's brilliant brute
Post David Brown, Aston Martin entered the most turbulent period in its history, but somehow it pulled through. Nothing epitomised the fighting spirit…
Caterham C120 – Dead on arrival 

Caterham C120 – Dead on arrival
A lack of funding may have killed Caterham’s dream of a new sports car, but its tie-up with Renault did help spawn the brilliant Alpine A110