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Welcome to the GTspirit Reviews section. Our car reviews go beyond statistics and spec sheets. We focus on how these exceptional automobiles feel, perform, and deliver in the real world. Whether it’s a new supercar or a modern classic, expect insight, honesty, and a deep respect for what makes each car special.

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First drive: Audi Nuvolari PHEV

Audi missed its R8, and badly. Since developing a conventional successor no longer made financial sense, Ingolstadt turned to its Lamborghini sister brand and...

Classic Review: Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series

The experiment with a high-performance four-cylinder in the AMG C-Class went badly wrong, and the engineers in Affalterbach are now working flat out on...

Ferrari Amalfi Spider Review: no compromise, just more joy

Athens in peak summer is not a gentle environment for any car, let alone a front-engined V8 spider. The heat radiates from the road,...

First drive: Mini Countryman Offroad

Mini wants to rediscover its adventurous side. The best evidence is the upcoming off-road version of the Mini Countryman, due to make its debut...

BRABUS Bodo First Drive: A Father’s Dark Dream

Brabus founder Bodo Buschmann spent decades dreaming of creating a supercar of his own, free from convention and the constraints of an established model...

Denza Z9 GT Review: A lot of power. Not much control…

The Denza Z9 GT arrives in Europe with the sort of headline numbers designed to stop people scrolling. Up to 1,156PS, 1,210Nm, three electric...

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Review: Everyone wants one. Nobody needs one.

For years, the mere sight of a Porsche 911 GT3 has been enough to quicken the pulse of even the most seasoned performance car...

Land Rover Defender OCTA: The V8 Antidote That Needed More Bite

At GTEST, part of the German Car of the Year programme, the Defender OCTA looked like a dinosaur in the car park. Around it...

BMW M3 Touring Competition Review – A Nürburgring Race Car for the Road?

Fresh from witnessing the remarkable success of the BMW M3 Touring race car at this year's Nürburgring 24 Hours, we wanted to find out...

First Drive BMW X3 40d xDrive

In the European midsize SUV segment, the trend is increasingly shifting toward gasoline engines—ideally with electric assistance—or even fully electric models. Yet there is...

Morgan Supersport 400: the rowdy one in the family

Morgan’s Supersport 400 is not simply a slightly faster version of the standard Supersport. It is the new flagship, the most powerful production Morgan...

Aston Martin DB12 S review: The Super GT Sweet Spot?

Aston Martin clearly knows what it is doing with the DB12 S. Speaking to the team behind the car, the intention is obvious: this...

Spark of The Gods: Aston Martin Valhalla Review

The Aston Martin Valhalla is the brand’s first production mid-engined supercar. And what a machine it is. A word of warning. Do not get in....

Destined for Success: Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Review

Not every Porsche enthusiast will welcome the electric Cayenne with open arms. Yet the Turbo version, delivering up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), is...

Heavyweight Hero: 2025 Audi RS5 Review

At 2,370 kilograms and with enormous exhaust outlets, the Audi RS5 Avant cuts an imposing figure both visually and on paper. Yet despite its...