The new 11/2014 issue of the German-language magazine Octane once again bridges the gap between old and new. For the main article, the BMW M1 and the current i8 compete together.
BMW time machines
The driving impressions come from the German pen when the M1 tries (in vain) to follow the i8, although the i8 has fewer cylinders and more weight to lug around. But a lot of technology makes it possible. In passing, of course, the entire history of the still charming M1 is also told.
100+ years of electric cars
As if the i8 wasn't enough electric technology in the current Octane issue, the authors are doubling up with a brief history of the electric car. They start with the Parker Electric from 1890, but the historical reappraisal doesn't stop at the Zagato Zele from 1974, but leads directly into the modern era with the Opel Ampera, Fisker Karma and Mercedes Benz SLS Electric Drive.
Zagato's Fiat 8V
After so much modernity, it's really nice to be able to take a seat in a real classic again with the Fiat 8V Zagato, at least as a reader and viewer of the beautiful photos by Dirk de Jager.
Racing sedans from Jaguar and MG
The article on the two racing touring cars Jaguar Mk VII and MG YB is quite different and really gets down to business. Not only are the two cars chased around the Tarmac, historical racing pictures also show that this has a long tradition.
The special Japanese
In the appendix to the book "Car Design Asia", the Octane makers dispel the cliché that the Japanese have only ever copied. Icons such as the Toyota Sports 800, the Honda S800, the single-seaters from Honda, the Toyota 2000 GT or the Mazda Cosmo Sport with Wankel engine show various aspects of Japanese car development.
Time travel with Hans Herrmann
Many of Hans Herrmann's anecdotes and stories are well known, but if you take the time to research the past with him for a while, you will discover a few more, because this man really did achieve a lot.
Of course, it doesn't end there, because in addition to the usual sections, there is also an article on the Ferrari 375 Plus from 1954 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom from 1936, which was given a breathtaking body and round doors by Janckheere.
Issue 11/2014 is available to buy from newsagents now. A preview is available online.
