Join us for a tour of all the (very) hot new metal making its debut at Goodwood
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is under way (9-12 July), and it’s an absolute bumper year for one of the highlights in the motoring calendar.
Some of the world’s most anticipated new cars have descended on West Sussex, offering a first chance to see them up close – and in action.
Among the highlights are the Toyota GR GT, the Alpine A110 Future – a test mule giving an initial glimpse at the sports car’s electric reinvention – and Gordon Murray’s dramatic S1 LM, along with plenty of others.
Read on for our guide to all the highlights and new cars at this year’s Festival of Speed.
Alpine A110 Future
This is your first glimpse at the next-generation Alpine A110, which is making the landmark switch to electric power. Although it wears similar bodywork to the outgoing petrol A110, it’s underpinned by the new EV’s platform, hinting at big changes. Just check out those wide wheel arches.
Everything you need to know about the Alpine A110 Future
Audi Nuvolari
Audi’s new flagship is a limited-run 987bhp hybrid supercar – and its striking design will influence the brand’s less extreme models to come. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 and three electric motors, and it features active aerodynamics. Just 499 will be built.
Everything we know about the Audi Nuvolari
Auto Union Lucca
We’ll forgive you any confusion over this car’s inclusion among all the new metal here, but it is technically brand new. This is Audi Tradition’s faithful recreation of a racer built by Auto Union, its precursor. Back in 1935, it was the world’s fastest road car, managing 203mph on a section of the Italian Autostrada near the city of Lucca. Sure, it’s not quite the 301mph done by the Campbell-Railton Blue Bird in September 1935, but that was on the Bonneville salt flats, not a road. This is your chance to witness a slice of V16-powered history.
Bentley Flying Spur facelift
Bentley’s luxury limousine has a fresh face, moving away from the long-established quad-headlight design in favour of two lights. The high-performance S variant returns, powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 and a single electric motor for 671bhp.
Everything you need to know about the new Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley Supersports
The manifestation of Bentley’s push to create what CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser calls “more extreme” cars, the Supersports is a dramatically modified version of the Continental GT. It’s the first rear-driven Continental of the modern era, and it ditches the hybrid hardware found in other GTs in favour of an unassisted twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. It puts out 657bhp and, at just under 2000kg, is the lightest Bentley since 1940.
Everything you need to know about the Bentley Supersports
BYD Shark
This new Ford Ranger rival is looking to take a bite out of the UK’s pick-up market, offering a plug-in-hybrid powertrain with nearly 60 miles of electric-only range.
Everything we know about the BYD Shark
Denza Bao 5
Denza’s attempt to rival the Land Rover Defender melds classical body-on-frame construction with an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s due in the UK this year.
Denza Z
BYD’s first crack at a supercar – for its Denza premium brand – packs a huge 1582bhp. It’s claimed to be capable of hitting 62mph in less than 2.0sec and brings new technologies such as steer-by-wire.
Everything you need to know about the Denza Z
Gordon Murray Automotive
Gordon Murray’s eponymous supercar firm is hosting several debuts at the Festival of Speed. Headlining the group are the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, a pair of dramatic limited-run models inspired by the McLaren F1 GTR. It is also showing a road-ready prototype of the T33 Spider and the track-focused T50.S Niki Lauda.
Gunther Werks F-26
This reimagining of the Slantnose Porsche 911 will vie for class victory in the Goodwood hillclimb – and given that it has 1067bhp, we wouldn’t bet against it.
Everything we know about the Gunther Werks F-26
Hennessey Venom F5-M
Texas-based Hennessey is showing the F5-M, claimed to be the world’s most powerful car with a manual gearbox. That bragging right is thanks to a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 kicking out a huge 2031bhp.
Honda Prelude HRC Concept
Honda’s new coupé has already snatched many headlines, but the question of whether it will be getting a more hardcore Type R variant looms large. The HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) Concept could be a first hint at such a development, with an aggressive aerodynamic package aimed at track use.
Hyundai Ioniq 3
Hyundai says its new rival for the Renault 5 is not a hatchback but an ‘aero-hatch’ – sculpted to maximise its range without a big battery. It’s certainly striking and, with prices to start in the mid-£20,000s, could be everywhere before long.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Ioniq 3
Jaguar Type 01
The one we’re waiting for with bated breath. The Type 01 will be running up the Goodwood hillclimb in camouflaged form, leaving much – beyond its rakish silhouette – to the imagination. All will be revealed in October.
Everything we know about the Jaguar Type 01
Lamborghini Urus SE Performante
Lamborghini’s hottest SUV yet, the Urus SE Performante packs 800bhp and 737lb ft – as well as an aerodynamic overhaul that gives it even wilder looks.
Everything we know about the Lamborghini Urus SE Performante
Land Rover Defender Vertex
This new version of the Defender brings a slight twist on the retro-futuristic SUV’s styling. It’s pitched at the top end of the range and is said to be aimed at city-dwelling drivers.
Everything we know about the Land Rover Defender Vertex
Lexus LFA Concept
Lexus has reprised the name of its legendary supercar for this hint at a new halo car – and this time it will be electric. It’s possible that a production version could be Toyota’s first car powered by a solid-state battery, given the firm has previously claimed the technology will be ready in around two years.
Everything you need to know about the Lexus LFA Concept
McLaren 788HS
The time has come for McLaren’s signature V8 supercar to enter retirement. The 788HS is the swansong for the family started with the 720S, bringing an aggressive aerodynamics package and 777bhp. Just 200 will be built – 100 coupés and 100 Spiders – meaning the Festival of Speed might just be your best chance to catch a glimpse of it in action.
Everything you need to know about the McLaren 788HSz
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
Mercedes-AMG is hoping its newest hot saloon will convince hot hatch buyers to make the switch to an EV. The CLA 45 packs 671bhp (thanks to three motors) and simulates the behaviour of the turbocharged four-cylinder engine in its predecessor – even popping and banging on the overrun.
Everything we know about the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
MG Go concept
The Metro returns? The MG Go may look like a hot hatch, but it’s actually our first look at the ‘2’ EV coming next year to rival the Renault 5.
Everything we know about the MG Go
MG Cyber concept
Squint, and this new SUV looks a little like a Ferrari Purosangue… The new Cyber concept points the way for MG’s future design direction as the brand pushes further upmarket.
Everything we know about the MG Cyber concept
Mini x Vagabund Countryman
They might look a little frivolous, but these two festival-inspired show cars could hint at the look of a forthcoming off-road variant of the Countryman, with chunky arches, roof racks and lots of ground clearance.
Red Bull RB17
Red Bull’s mad hypercar, designed by Adrian Newey, will take to the Goodwood hillclimb for the first time. With a Cosworth V10, you’re likely to hear it well before you see it…
Everything we know about the Red Bull RB17
Renault 5 Turbo 3E
A legend returns, this time as one of the maddest EVs yet produced. The 5 Turbo 3E is inspired by the rally-bred 5 Turbo of the 1980s but has two in-wheel motors mounted on its rear axle for a combined 533bhp. Should that prove insufficient to ruin the tyres, there’s also a hydraulic handbrake. It will be running up the Goodwood hillclimb, presumably trailed by a plume of smoke.
Read our first ride report about the Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Ruf B8
This wild new prototype is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-litre flat eight, claimed to develop more than 986bhp and 737lb ft. Neither Ruf nor any other company has yet used such an engine for a performance car.
Everything we know about the Ruf B8
Toyota GR GT
Toyota is chasing the likes of the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT with its own V8-powered, rear-driven supercar. The Festival of Speed is your first chance to see it in action on UK soil ahead of its market launch next year.
Everything we know about the Toyota GR GT
Zenvo Aurora
Here’s your first look at the production-ready version of Danish firm Zenvo’s mad new hypercar, propelled by a bespoke 6.6-litre V12 with four turbochargers. That’s matched with an electric motor for a huge output of 1850bhp.
