Octane 46 / 2020 is now available in stores and can be ordered online. In this magazine, readers are always introduced to an exquisite selection of journalistic works on the classic automobile. Find out what topics the latest issue has in store for you in this announcement.
Fast series - Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 was the first production sports car to reach speeds of around 320 km/h. There were other sports cars at the time that were a little faster, but they were never produced in series. In this respect, Ferrari was lucky in misfortune - they almost didn't set the record... But the history of the Italian car begins much earlier, even before the idea of building a Ferrari F40 was conceived. And nobody dared to believe that it would set a record. In an exclusive report, Octane reveals the history of this record-breaking car and compares the model directly with its predecessor and successor.
Juan Manuel Fangio and the desert Chevy
Juan Manuel Fangio, the five-time Formula 1 world champion, drove just such a Chevrolet back then. The editors of Octane had the chance to drive a replica of this vehicle. These coupés have long been regular guests at long-distance rallies, such as the Beijing-Paris Rally. Unfortunately, the editors were unable to take part in such a rally. However, this in no way diminished the driving pleasure they felt as they drove the replica around Oxfordshire. The impressions they gathered, coupled with a pinch of humor, can be found in this exclusive report.
From a good home - Invicta Low Chassis
The Invicta Low Chassis is apparently the "best British pre-war sports car of all time". This is partly due to the fact that one of these models was once owned by Raymond May. May was a British racing driver - throughout his life, his goal was to see his home country at the top of international motorsport. But is this fact enough to label the Invicta Low Chassis as the best? Octane got to the bottom of this question.
The survivor - Lancia D23 Spider
Gianni Lancia's constant desire for racing success brought several legends onto the market over the years. These include the D23 Spider and the D24 Berlinetta. Unfortunately, the former model has not survived to the present day. There is exactly one model that is still in roadworthy condition - Octane was allowed to drive it. In an exclusive report, the editors describe their impressions of the test drive and supplement the report with various anecdotes from the very rich history of these Lancia models. Of course, there are also plenty of high-quality pictures.
Classic beauty - Alfa Romeo Montreal
A big birthday at Alfa Romeo: the Alfa Romeo Montreal is celebrating its fiftieth birthday! Reason enough for Octane to publish a comprehensive report on the "dream car from another planet". Fans of Alfa Romeo should definitely take a look at this story, as it provides a rich and detailed account of the development of this unique automobile. Of course, technology freaks will not miss out either.
Big Bad Boytoy - Dodge Challenger
When you think of muscle cars, your thoughts quickly turn to America and its product called the Dodge Challenger. No wonder, as this model has long been one of the world's most famous models from this scene. Its fame is not limited to models from the modern era; its ancestors still enjoy a position in the limelight. Octane takes to the track with a "hellcat" and sheds light on the history of these models. Brutal engine noises and plenty of power and horses under the hood are a matter of course.
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