The Goodwood Festival of Speed has once again become the epicentre of the performance car world, with manufacturers using the famous hillclimb to showcase everything from production supercars to future concepts and race machines.

Unlike a traditional motor show, Goodwood’s biggest attractions don’t remain static. Instead, they blast up the estate’s 1.86km hillclimb, giving fans the rare chance to see and hear some of the world’s most exciting new cars in action.

Among the hundreds of vehicles on display, six stand out as this year’s biggest highlights.

Red Bull RB17

Designed by legendary Formula One engineer Adrian Newey, the Red Bull RB17 finally makes its dynamic Goodwood debut. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V10, the track-only hypercar translates Red Bull Racing’s Formula One expertise into an ultra-exclusive machine built purely for private owners.

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Toyota GR GT

After appearing in camouflaged form last year, Toyota’s GR GT arrives in production-ready guise alongside its GT3 racing counterpart. Expected to feature a twin-turbo V8 and track-focused chassis, the GR GT signals Toyota’s return to the high-performance sports car arena, taking aim at rivals including the Porsche 911 GT3.

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Alpine A110 EV

Alpine has offered the clearest look yet at the electric successor to its acclaimed A110 coupe. Beneath the prototype bodywork sits an advanced three-motor drivetrain, with two motors driving the rear axle and one powering the front, giving a glimpse of the brand’s future performance direction.

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Audi Nuvolari

Audi’s dramatic Nuvolari concept continues its world tour after earlier appearances in Monaco. The low-slung flagship previews the brand’s future design language while hinting at a spiritual successor to the R8 supercar.

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Honda NSX Tribute

Italian design house Italdesign has reimagined the second-generation Honda NSX with a bespoke carbon-fibre body, upgraded chassis and redesigned interior. Only a handful will be built, making it one of Goodwood’s rarest attractions.

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Lexus LFA successor

Lexus is using Goodwood to showcase an early prototype of its long-awaited LFA successor. While final specifications remain under wraps, the concept is expected to feature an all-electric powertrain and serve as a development platform for Toyota’s next generation of high-performance EV technology.

From Formula One-inspired engineering to electric supercars and reborn performance icons, this year’s Festival of Speed once again demonstrates why Goodwood remains one of the world’s premier automotive events.

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