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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 1d

Find myself driving this in N mode, with snorty engine sounds and manual gearchanges, pretty much all the time.

Seems ironic that, to make an EV fun, Hyundai has simulated a petrol car – even down to downshift auto-blips and a hard rev limiter. But maybe that doesn’t matter? 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 3d

Just delivered: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

A hot hatch? A hot crossover? Whatever it is, I’m looking forward to the next seven days. Road-trip to Wales coming up…

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4d

‘With a choice of naturally aspirated flat-six engines, rear-wheel drive and near-perfect 47:53 front:rear weight distribution, the 987 was tailor-made for keen drivers.’

Read my complete buyer’s guide for the Porsche 987 Boxster.

Now live on 9WERKS: 9werks.co.uk/articles/por...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 4d

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition spotted in Belgravia.

One of 992 cars, with racing roundels, gold badges, corduroy seat centres and the 1963-style Porsche crest on the bonnet.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 5d

Ferrari 812 Superfast spotted in Mayfair.

Far more tasteful than the 812 Competizione that followed – or some of Ferrari’s recent efforts.

Here’s a link to my 2020 review on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 5d

‘With double-glazed windows, noise-cancelling tyre tech and a V12 that is barely ticking over in eighth gear at the legal limit, the Vanquish dispatches motorway miles in calm, long-legged comfort.’

Read my Aston Martin Vanquish Volante review – new on MR: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 8d

‘The 920hp flat-six idles impatiently, its soundtrack raw and uncouth. I take a deep breath, promise to be careful with this irreplaceable, one-off prototype, and drop down into the hard-shell carbon seat.’

Read my RML GT Hypercar review – now live on Robb Report: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 9d

No, you are quite right. As was later pointed out to me, this one is a non-turbo 20v.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 10d

‘Whereas the 911 GTS delivers great gobfuls of instant, electrified acceleration, here you need to keep the revs simmering and pick your moment.’

Read my review of the new Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera S – now live on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 11d

OK, I stand corrected. As several Fiat fans have pointed out, this is a non-turbo 20v.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 11d

Fiat Coupe spotted in Caterham.

This one has the five-cylinder 20v turbo engine, too.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 12d

They weren’t in the photo, unfortunately. But rest assured it does have them!

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 13d

Called in at the new Lamborghini Mayfair showroom in Berkeley Square, where this Revuelto is currently front and centre.

Three of the 29 Lamborghini Fenomeno hypercars were sold here in London, apparently.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 15d

A few more of the Rolls-Royce Corniche by Niels van Roij Design.

The Dutch company’s past projects include shooting brakes based on the Tesla Model S and Rolls-Royce Wraith.

It has also built a Range Rover (L405) coupe, Ferrari ‘Breadvan’ homage and Fiat Panda restomod.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 15d

My favourite feature of Niels van Roij’s Corniche shooting brake is this electrically retractable cycle rack.

It slots into the centre section of a new, horseshoe-shaped fuel tank.

Tank capacity isn’t diminished – handy when you have a 6.75-litre V8 and three-speed auto ’box…

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 15d

Inside the Rolls-Royce Corniche shooting brake by Niels van Roij Design.

Seats are retrimmed in beige leather, with green-flecked tweed to line the glovebox, storage trays, etc. The carpets are deep-pile lambswool.

Bakelite steering wheel and the walnut dashboard have been restored.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 15d

First look at ‘Henry II’ – a Rolls-Royce shooting brake from Niels van Roij Design.

Based on a 1982 Corniche coupe, this coachbuilt one-off took 7,000 hours to design and hand-build.

I drove it (carefully) in the Swiss mountains. Read more on MR: www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/...

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

Yes, shame our paths didn’t cross. It seemed busier than ever. Another time!

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

Keeping good company with a V12 Vantage S in the Sunday Scramble car park.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

Porsche 924 Carrera GT: my pick of the Sunday Scramble car park.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

Assorted Porsche 911s of the Sunday Scramble.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

Latest project from Theon Design is a carbon-bodied 964 in Ice Green Metallic (a classic Porsche shade).

Its 3.8-litre NA flat-six on throttle bodies makes 413hp at 7,600rpm.

Spec also includes 993 RS brakes, TracTive adaptive dampers and three-piece 18-inch split-rims.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

This E21 won the UK leg of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

It packs a 420hp 5.0-litre Rover V8, DTM-spec gearbox and Quaife limited-slip differential

Other mods include adjustable coilover suspension, Wilwood brakes and a genuine Group 5 rear spoiler.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 18d

A few highlights from the Sunday Scramble so far.

The Alfasud Sprint Veloce is a recent Auto Italia magazine cover star.

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Tim Pitt @timpitt100.bsky.social · 19d

Love Italian cars? The new issue of Auto Italia magazine lands in shops this week – including my review of the Alfa Romeo Zottola: a GT Junior-based restomod.

Find out more and order your copy here: www.auto-italia.co.uk

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