The new issue of Octane recently hit the newsstands. Many interesting topics invite you to take a look inside the magazine.
70 years of Porsche - Part 1
70 years of Porsche - born from the Beetle, established with the 356, launched with the 911, today almost a full-range manufacturer. A success story. In the first episode of the three-part series celebrating the Stuttgart-based company's anniversary, the product highlights are revisited. From the Gmünd Roadster No. 1 to the 356, 911, the Volks-Porsche and the Transaxles to the Cayennes and Panameras of the modern era.
Royal style - Ferrari 166
Ferrari, Touring and Gianni Agnelli were trendsetters. All three combined to create magic - as this unique 166 proves. The sleek Barchetta was the first (and secret) private car of future Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli.
Lyons Club - William Lyons' Jaguar MK10
This Jaguar Mk 10 was the private car of Sir William Lyons. Octanes' author started his pleasure drive at the castle-like estate of the Jaguar founder. The big cat was the Jaguar boss's official limo - and a hit with model collectors.
On new paths - Talbot Matra Rancho
40 years ago, the Matra Rancho broke new ground. Richard Bremner went in search of clues. Clever French all-rounder - long before the invention of modern SUVs and crossovers
Time out special - Tour de Corse
The Trophée En Corse followed in the footsteps of Napoleon and the legendary world championship rally for the 24th time. Rallies in France are simply "different": The landscapes are magnificent, the roads are well developed and "empty" outside of the major traffic axes, as well as challenging in terms of driving.
Cosmonautic - Mazda Cosmo
While NSU was still struggling with the pitfalls of the Wankel engine, Mazda had the rotary piston spinning in 1967. 50 years ago, Mazda launched its first car with a Wankel engine in Japan. Welcome to the crazy world of the Cosmo.
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport
The long journey of an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Zagato Spider back to its roots. After 50 years in private ownership, this Alfa returns from England to Italy. It will soon be competing in the Mille Miglia in the footsteps of its victorious ancestors.
American trauma - Tucker 4S
It's one of the classic stories from the land of opportunity. Great cinema. With a big ending. The saga of Preston Tucker. The man who wanted to show GM, Ford and co. But his plan failed in Hollywood fashion.
Time travel with Robert Opron
The facelift of the immortal "goddess" was the start of a great design career for Robert Opron. From de Gaulle to Chirac and Mitterrand - Robert Opron has designed almost all French state cars. But not only that...
The best among themselves - Mercedes-Benz S-Class model series W222
The S-Class W222 presented five years ago still sets standards for absolute luxury class and technical avant-garde today. Octane had the opportunity to drive the model-maintained S560 of the current W222 series and its eight predecessors.
