The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered its usual mix of roaring engines, gasoline fumes, and high-speed drama—this time under a punishing heatwave that turned the English countryside into a furnace. While the weather tested visitors, the cars themselves didn’t disappoint. From a Gymkhana-built Subaru to a V-12-powered Zenvo, the event showcased machines that pushed performance, engineering, and even nostalgia to new extremes.
The Subaru Brataroo made its competitive debut at Goodwood, finishing fourth overall in the Timed Shootout. It was the fastest internal-combustion entry, beating out nearly every other gasoline-powered rival—including a Formula E race car. Only three all-electric prototypes finished ahead of it.
Built for the latest Gymkhana film, the Brataroo is a modern take on the classic Subaru BRAT. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer engine produces 670 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque, revving past 9,500 rpm. A carbon-fiber body, all-wheel drive, and active aerodynamics—including movable front louvers and an adjustable rear wing—make it one of Subaru’s most advanced Gymkhana cars yet.
Toyota unveiled the GR GT at Goodwood, marking the first time the public saw its new halo supercar in action. Though it didn’t compete in the Timed Shootout, the car’s presence alone drew crowds to the Toyota Gazoo Racing stand all weekend.
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The GR GT is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged hybrid V-8, producing 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic sends power to the rear wheels. Goodwood gave enthusiasts their best look yet at what could become Toyota’s most significant performance car since the Lexus LFA, and perhaps its most ambitious road car ever.
The Praga Bohema, a Czech-built hypercar, drew plenty of attention.
Zenvo unveiled two near-production prototypes of its Aurora hypercar. The road-focused Aurora Tur combines a 6.6-liter quad-turbocharged V-12 with three electric motors for a total output of 1,850 horsepower—the most powerful V-12 ever fitted to a production road car. The track-focused Aurora Agil also made demonstration runs, signaling Zenvo’s push into a new era.
LEGO and Koenigsegg teamed up to build a life-size, drivable replica of the Koenigsegg Jesko’s Spear. Made from 327,906 LEGO Technic pieces, it set a record as the fastest drivable LEGO vehicle, hitting 69 mph. The full-scale model was created to promote a new 1:8-scale Technic set, which includes functional steering, suspension, and a working V-8 engine.
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The Red Bull RB17, designed by Adrian Newey, made its dynamic debut with former F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda at the wheel. The track-only hypercar featur
McLaren also chose Goodwood to debut the 788HS, a limited-production supercar marking the final evolution of its V-8 platform. With 777 horsepower and a 205-mph top speed, it’s the most extreme version yet—before the brand shifts to its next generation of performance cars.
RUF, the German automaker known for its Porsche-based creations, unveiled a new 4.8-liter flat-eight engine producing 986 horsepower. Displayed in a CTR3 Evo prototype, the engine will eventually power a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive carbon-fiber sports car. CEO Estonia Ruf said the company aims to stand apart from automakers moving toward electrification, and the crowds at Goodwood seemed to agree.