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At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ford's electric F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, driven by Romain Dumas, set a record time of 43.23 seconds on the hillclimb, outperforming hypercars and other high-performance vehicles, while Koenigsegg's Sadair’s Spear broke the production car record with a 47.14-second run.
At the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, F1 drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman tested Toyota's new GT Concept cars, praising their speed and handling, with both cars rumored to have over 900 horsepower and designed for high performance, showcasing Toyota's latest in automotive innovation.
The Lexus LFR supercar, revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcases a stunning interior with a red theme, carbon bucket seats, and advanced digital features. Developed over four years, it is likely a road version of the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT3, possibly powered by a V-8 engine, with a reveal expected in early 2026.
Subaru's "Family Huckster" 1983 GL, driven by Travis Pastrana in Gymkhana 2022, was equipped with an air canister for emergencies, as spotted by a spectator at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The canister, a model 300 Spare Air, provided 3 cubic feet of air and was placed within Pastrana's reach in case he ended up underwater for an extended period. This detail highlights the potential dangers involved in extreme driving events, despite careful planning and consideration.
Renée Zellweger and boyfriend Ant Anstead posed for their first photo together with his two eldest children ahead of a black-tie gala celebrating the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The picture showed the couple and the children dressed stylishly, with Anstead in a tux and Zellweger in a golden gown. The couple has been dating for over two years and has kept their relationship private. Anstead captioned the post, "How it started. How it ended."
Actress Renee Zellweger, 54, posed for the first time with her boyfriend Ant Anstead's two eldest children, Archie, 16, and Amelie, 19, at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed. The couple, who have been together since April 2021, attended a formal event where they were all dressed up. Zellweger wore a one-shoulder gold gown, while Anstead donned a tuxedo. The photo was captioned by Anstead, who referred to his kids as "absolute utter LEGENDS."
Lanzante showcased its modified McLaren P1 Spider at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the car waving its door to the crowd during its hill climb. The P1 Spider is a limited edition version of the McLaren P1, featuring exterior and interior modifications, including a redesigned rear deck, new buttresses, and a fabric top. Customers can customize the interior and upgrade the powertrain, with the stock version already capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph in under 2.8 seconds. Lanzante plans to produce a total of five P1 Spiders.
Former F1 driver Stefan Johansson has unveiled a modified Porsche 911, code-named SJ87, at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car is powered by an ex-F1 engine that was used in Johansson's McLaren MP4/3 during the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix. The Porsche 930 TAG Turbo, created by Lanzante, combines a Porsche 930 body shell with the 1.5-liter V-6 TAG Turbo engine. The SJ87 features a unique livery designed and painted by Johansson himself, and it was displayed alongside other notable vehicles at the event.
A 1997 McLaren F1, previously owned by Elon Musk, is on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Musk bought the car for $1 million in 1999 but had an accident in 2000, causing significant damage. The vehicle was later sold in 2007. The festival, which started on July 13, has canceled activities for July 15 due to a severe wind warning.
Hyundai has unveiled the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, its first high-performance electrified model, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Ioniq 5 N features two electric motors with a total output of 600 horsepower, which increases to 641 hp with the N Grin Boost function engaged. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 161 mph. The model comes with an 84.0-kilowatt-hour battery and 800-volt technology for fast charging. It also offers various software enhancements for track driving, including N Battery Pre-conditioning and N Race features. The Ioniq 5 N features larger wheels, revised suspension, and an updated regenerative braking system. It also comes with N e-shift and N Active Sound + systems to simulate the experience of a dual-clutch transmission and provide distinct sound themes. The Ioniq 5 N will be available in 10 colors and is expected to go on sale next year.
Porsche celebrates the 75th anniversary of its first car, the 356 No. 1 Roadster, by unveiling the Vision 357 Speedster concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This modern-day interpretation of the iconic open-top sports car is an electric vehicle based on the 718 GT4 e-Performance. It features a one-sided tonneau cover, fender-mounted cameras, and a two-tone finish. The minimalist cabin includes a low-mounted seat with a carbon fiber shell and fabric straps instead of regular door handles. The Vision 357 Speedster will also be showcased at the Rennsport Reunion in September.
The Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, which made a one-off appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will now make seven runs up the Goodwood hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Former F1 champion Jenson Button and Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller will take turns driving the Camaro, celebrating NASCAR's 75th anniversary. The Garage 56 program has been successful in introducing NASCAR to a wider audience, and NASCAR shows no signs of slowing down in its international popularity.
Former F1 driver Stefan Johansson will unveil a modified Porsche 911, code-named SJ87, at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car, hand-painted by Johansson himself, is powered by a TAG Turbo F1 engine that was used in his McLaren MP4/3 during the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix. The 930 road car has 503 hp and features a livery inspired by Johansson's helmet design and Swedish heritage. Lanzante, the British engineering company behind the build, estimates a curb weight of 2,248 lbs. The car will be showcased alongside other retro 911 builds at the festival.
The only Koenigsegg racing car ever built, the CCGT, is up for sale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Originally intended for GT1 racing, the car was never able to compete due to a regulation change. It has been owned by a private individual who has only used it for occasional displays and demonstration runs. The car is estimated to sell for $3.25 million to $4.36 million and would be eligible to race in the Masters Historic Racing series.