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12/01/2026

NSU TT was a lightweight giant killer of the late 1960s and early 1970s, proving that clever engineering could beat raw power. With its rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder and extremely low weight, the TT delivered razor-sharp handling and explosive acceleration out of corners. In touring car racing and hill climbs, it became famous for embarrassing much larger rivals through agility, traction, and fearless driving. Simple, loud, and brutally effective, the NSU TT earned cult status as one of the most entertaining small-capacity racers of its era.

11/01/2026

BMW 3.0 CSL was BMW Motorsport’s first true icon and the car that defined touring car racing in the 1970s. Built under the mantra “Coupé Sport Leichtbau,” it featured aluminum body panels, stripped interiors, and a high-revving straight-six producing over 400 horsepower in race trim. The extreme aero package earned it the legendary Batmobile nickname and delivered real downforce on fast circuits. Dominant in the European Touring Car Championship, loud, wide, and uncompromising, the 3.0 CSL laid the foundation for BMW M and remains one of the most important racing cars in touring car history.

10/01/2026

Audi 200 quattro M86 was Audi’s high-speed touring car weapon of the mid-1980s, developed to bring quattro dominance onto the circuit. Powered by a turbocharged inline-five producing well over 500 horsepower in race trim, the M86 combined immense straight-line speed with all-wheel-drive traction few rivals could match. Built for endurance and stability rather than delicacy, it excelled on fast tracks like the Nürburgring and Spa. Heavy, powerful, and brutally effective, the Audi 200 quattro M86 proved that quattro was not just a rally revolution but a circuit-winning concept as well

09/01/2026

Ford Capri RS 2600 was Ford of Europe’s breakthrough weapon in early-1970s touring car racing, developed to challenge BMW’s dominance. Powered by a fuel-injected 2.6-liter V6 producing around 300 horsepower in race trim, the RS 2600 combined strong straight-line speed with improving chassis balance. Wide arches, lightweight panels, and relentless durability made it a race winner in the European Touring Car Championship. Raw, loud, and effective, the Capri RS 2600 laid the foundation for Ford’s later touring car successes and cemented the Capri’s racing legend.

08/01/2026

Porsche 910 marked Porsche’s transition into ultra-lightweight prototype racing in the late 1960s. Built on a tubular frame with fiberglass bodywork, the 910 weighed barely over 600 kilograms. Power came from flat-six engines up to 2.2 liters, delivering razor-sharp throttle response and relentless reliability. Designed for endurance races and hill climbs alike, the 910 combined precision, balance, and efficiency. Less about brute force, more about intelligent engineering, it became a cornerstone of Porsche’s prototype success.

07/01/2026

BMW M3 E30 was built for one reason only: to win races. Homologated for DTM and touring car competition, it featured a high-revving 2.3-liter four-cylinder producing up to 300 horsepower in race trim, paired with perfect balance and razor-sharp handling. Lightweight construction, box-flared arches, and motorsport-focused aerodynamics made it brutally effective on any circuit. Dominant in DTM, ETCC, and endurance racing, the E30 M3 became the benchmark by which all touring cars were measured and remains one of the greatest racing-based road cars ever built.

06/01/2026

Alfa Romeo GTAm was Alfa Romeo’s razor-sharp touring car weapon of the early 1970s, developed by Autodelta to dominate Group 2 racing. Based on the 1750 and later 2000 GTV, the GTAm featured a fuel-injected four-cylinder with up to 240 horsepower, paired with aggressive weight reduction and widened bodywork. Explosive throttle response, superb balance, and a screaming engine note defined its character. Driven by masters like Toine Hezemans, the GTAm became a symbol of Italian racing precision, passion, and uncompromising performance.

05/01/2026

Ford Capri RS 3100 Cologne was Ford of Europe’s weapon of choice in early-1970s touring car racing, developed in Cologne to take on BMW and Alfa Romeo head-on. A fuel-injected 3.1-liter V6 delivered strong torque and around 330 horsepower in race trim, paired with a lightweight shell and aggressive widebody stance. Fast on straights, stable in long corners, and brutally effective over race distance, the RS 3100 embodied Ford’s no-nonsense motorsport philosophy. Built to win championships, not beauty contests, it became a cornerstone of Capri racing history and a symbol of Cologne-bred performance.

04/01/2026

BMW M1 Procar driven by Niki Lauda embodied pure motorsport theater at the end of the 1970s, when Formula 1 champions raced identical machinery for glory. The mid-engined M1 Procar was powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter straight-six producing around 470 horsepower, delivering brutal acceleration and razor-sharp balance. Lauda’s precision and race intelligence turned the Procar series into a masterclass, proving that driver skill mattered more than politics or technology gaps. Short-lived but legendary, the BMW M1 Procar with Niki Lauda remains one of the purest expressions of racing talent and engineering ever seen.

03/01/2026

Steinmetz Opel Commodore Jumbo was Opel’s heavyweight answer to the brutal touring car battles of the early 1970s, combining sheer presence with serious racing intent. The wide-bodied Commodore earned the nickname “Jumbo” thanks to its massive stance and powerful straight-six, tuned by Steinmetz for relentless torque and endurance racing strength. Less delicate than its rivals but brutally effective, it dominated through stability, muscle, and mechanical honesty. A true symbol of Opel’s factory-backed motorsport ambition, loud, proud, and unapologetically German.

02/01/2026

Fiat 131 Abarth and Walter Röhrl defined an era of precision and dominance in late-1970s rallying, pairing a lightweight chassis with a high-revving 2.0-liter twin-cam four-cylinder producing around 215 horsepower in Group 4 trim. Röhrl’s analytical driving style exploited the car’s balance and reliability to perfection, delivering World Rally Championship titles and cementing the 131 Abarth as a benchmark on asphalt and gravel alike. No theatrics, just speed, control, and championship-winning efficiency.

01/01/2026

Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo was one of the wildest weapons of the Group 5 era, built to dominate the Deutsche Rennsport-Meisterschaft. A turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder delivered up to 560 horsepower in race trim, packed into an ultra-lightweight chassis. Massive box arches, extreme aerodynamics, and explosive boost defined its brutal character. Driven by stars like Klaus Ludwig, the Zakspeed Capri Turbo became a symbol of raw power, technical daring, and pure 1980s motorsport excess.

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