The new one is here! The fifth issue of Automobilsport magazine is on newsstands and reports on Jim Hall and Chaparral and the history of the pioneering high-tech cars from Texas. But that's just the cover story. Other content celebrates the birthdays of Alpina and Kurt Ahrens, tells of McLaren at Le Mans in 1955, a special Porsche 964 and much more.
Jim Hall & Chaparral
The special of the fifth issue portrays Jim Hall as a driver and constructor, tells of the fantastic white cars from Texas and more specifically of the Chaparral 2J and the sports cars from 1961 to 1970.
Surprise winner - McLaren wins at Le Mans
Le Mans 1955 - this race was legendary in many respects. McLaren was also there and won - at the first start with the F1 GTR. Automobilsport looks back on the historic victory to mark the 20th anniversary.
Alpina turns 50
This June, one of the most illustrious brands in the automotive world celebrates its 50th anniversary. Automobilsport tells the story of the wonderful racing cars in touring car and GT racing from Alpina, which played a key role in shaping motorsport at the time.
Wow, Kurt! - Kurt Ahrens celebrated his 75th birthday
Kurt Ahrens, ex-racing driver for over 40 years, celebrated his 75th birthday on April 19. Automobilsport met him three days earlier and conducted an interview.
ATS Formula 1 - Gone but not forgotten (Part 2)
ATS disappeared from formula racing 30 years ago. Behind this is an entangled story, which Automobilsport began to uncover in the last issue. It told of the early years of the German ATS racing team in Formula 1 and of the team's successes under Günter Schmid. The second part now tells of the dramas, quarrels and missed opportunities that led to the collapse, among other things, and how Winkelhock fared with BMW power in the back of the cars in recent years.
The hour of rebirth - Porsche 964 RSR 3.8
In the early 1990s, the 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 represented the revival of a broader-based customer sport with the 911 for Porsche. Roland Kussmaul, Project Manager, and Jürgen Barth, Head of Customer Sport, talk about the development and works-supported outings of this new-generation 911 RSR.
