One of the automotive world’s biggest annual celebrations is almost here, with the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed set to return from July 9-12, bringing together everything from future electric performance cars to historic racing machines.

Held on the grounds of Goodwood House in southern England, the Festival of Speed has become a showcase for the industry’s latest technology, with manufacturers using the famous hillclimb to debut new models alongside rare classics, competition cars and concept vehicles.

This year’s event will also honour California-based Porsche specialist Singer, whose painstaking reimagining of classic 911s has earned a global following.

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Among the biggest attractions will be Alpine’s first public demonstration of its all-electric A110 replacement (above). Built on the brand’s new dedicated performance EV platform, the prototype previews the next chapter for the lightweight French sports car before its full unveiling next year.

Audi is expected to showcase its future performance direction with the striking Nuvolari concept alongside its Formula One challenger, while Bentley will give the new Continental Supersports (below) its dynamic debut. The rear-wheel-drive grand tourer marks a return to a more traditional performance formula, dispensing with hybrid assistance in favour of pure combustion power.

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BMW (below) will continue previewing its electric M future, bringing its Vision M concept to the festival after its unveiling at Le Mans. The concept provides an early look at the next-generation M3, while the Nürburgring 24 Hours-winning M3 Touring race car and a new M2 Track Pack will also tackle the hill.

Chinese manufacturers are set to make a significant impact. BYD will field its largest-ever Goodwood display, showcasing models from its premium Denza and Yangwang brands alongside new BYD products. Among the highlights is the Denza Z Coupé, a tri-motor electric flagship producing almost 1,110kW.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing (below) will reveal the production version of its GR GT sports car alongside the GT3 race variant, both powered by a twin-turbocharged V8. Lamborghini is also expected to unveil a more focused version of the Urus SUV, while MG will debut two concept cars previewing future electric models.

Mercedes-AMG is expected to bring its latest high-performance models, including the AMG GT 63 4-Door, with further product announcements anticipated during the event.

With manufacturers increasingly using Goodwood as a global stage for major unveilings rather than simply a heritage celebration, this year’s Festival of Speed looks set to offer one of its strongest line-ups yet.

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