Long believed to have been lost, the unique Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner returned to the limelight at the recent Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Designed by Hermann Ahrens, the slippery 540 K had originally been built to compete in the Berlin to Rome rally. After this was cancelled, the car served as a high speed tyre tester for Dunlop Germany. Upon its return to Stuttgart, it was dismantled and put in storage. Although most of the body disappeared, the original chassis was re-discovered. This prompted Mercedes-Benz Classic to resurrect the car with a spectacular result.
Known as the 'Star of India' this Delahaye 135M Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet won Best of Show earlier this month at the inaugural Chantilly Arts & Elegance. It is one of nine examples built and one of just three survivors. We had already captured the lovely Delahaye at Pebble Beach, resulting in a 22-shot gallery.
Also designed to cheat the wind was the Lotus 15 Climax. Built between 1958 and 1960, it was the first Lotus sports racer powered by the FPF Climax engine. Thanks to its aerodynamic shape, light weight and fine handling, it was often able to compete with much larger engined rivals. Our new Lotus 15 feature now includes two of the very best examples but we intend to add more chassis in the future.
Ahead of the Paris Motor Show launch, Honda this morning released more details and the first non-camouflaged images of the upcoming Civic Type R. It will have over 280 hp, a six-speed manual and a special steering rack designed to prevent torque steer.
Specifically for the Asian market, McLaren has launched the 625C in both Coupe and Spider form. Compared to the 650S, it is based on, the Asia-specific McLaren is slightly more comfortable.

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1938 - 1939 Delahaye 135M Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet - Images, Specifications and Information

2015 Honda Civic Type R - Images, Specifications and Information

1958 - 1960 Lotus 15 Climax - Images, Specifications and Information

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 McLaren 625C Spider - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 McLaren 625C Coupe - Images, Specifications and Information