Cars

The market. Buying Guide Peugeot 205 GTI. A hot hatch like no other, and it’s catching collectors’ eyes. Words by John Simister. Photo by James Lipman.

Can the unfancied 996 topple the iconic 993 in our Rennsport face-off of air versus water?   For years, the 996 GT3 RS has lived in the shadow of its air-cooled predecessor – but should that still be the case? Total 911 brings both to a race circuit to find out… Written by Wilhelm Lutjeharms. Photography by Michael Schmucker.

New 991.2 GT3 revealed – return of the manual. Ask and you shall receive: stick shift returns as a no-cost option for Porsche’s new 4.0-litre 991.2 GT3. New 991.2 gets in gear 4.0-litre, 500hp engine. The most in-depth look at the new 911 GT3 anywhere on Earth begins right here. Written by Lee Sibley. Photography by Porsche Cars Great Britain.

The original X5 was a great piece of kit and even today they can make a superb used buy… if you buy wisely. Words: Bob Harper and Andy Everett Photography: BMW.

Mike Taylor discusses the merits of E12 ownership with owner Nath Lam Photography: Mike Taylor.

Sporting subtle upgrades and a keen focus on usability, this pristine pair of 1980s Alpina B7s have certainly earned their stripes Words: Dan Bevis. Photography: Patrik Karlsson.

Oettinger Dub-Archery. If the words ‘Oettinger’, ‘ Volkswagen Golf GTI 16S’ and ‘Soupapes’ get your juices flowing, you’ve just landed in the right place. Round these parts, ‘Ventiler’ and ‘16v’ are all a bit too je ne sais quoi. Words: Chris Eyre Photos: Chris Eyre, Adam Walker and (c) Race4u – Gina-Maria and Stefan Eckhardt.

Wild electric BMW E30 battery-powered madness! Shock tactics – this electric E30 goes to show that batteries aren’t boring. Electric cars: slow, boring and dull, right? Tell that to Rimac and its 600hp electric E30... Words: Matt Zollo. Photos: Igor Vucinic.

Boasting air and BBS rims, this E24 635CSi redefines the classic BMW scene. Sharky and George - this air-ride E24 635CSi is about as good as it gets. George Assi’s aired-out, BBS-wearing shark-nosed classic is a stunning showpiece; however, it’s got more of a story to it than you might think. Words: Ben Koflach Pics: Prime Exposures.

Buyer’s Guide C107 SLC Forgotten Son. The 107-series SLC has been overshadowed by its roadster brother ever since it launched in 1971, but views on the Mercedes coupe have softened in recent years – with prices increasing to match the steadily rising interest Words David Sutherland. Images Terry Oborne.

On the Run 300SL ‘OUTLAW’. Once owned by his father, this Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing W198 had undergone quite a transformation when Thomas Rosier rediscovered it decades later. Words Carsten Höfinghoff. Images Rémi Dargegen.

5 steps to buying the best Mercedes-Benz 500E/E500 W124. Buying this Porsche-engineered supersaloon now could be your best move of 2015. Words: Malcolm McKay. Photograpy: Tom Wood.