The
Goodwood
Festival
of
Speed
is
spotlighting
a
variety
of
new
vehicles
this
year,
showcasing
the
latest
advancements
in
automotive
technology.
Among
the
notable
cars
on
display
are
the
Alfa
Romeo
33
Stradale,
available
with
either
electric
or
combustion
powertrains,
and
the
Alpine
A290,
a
hot
hatch
with
a
powerplant
from
the
Renault
Mégane
E-Tech.

Innovative
Powertrain
Technologies

Highlighting
hybrid
technology,
BMW
introduced
the
plug-in
hybrid
version
of
the
M5,
which
combines
a
twin-turbocharged
V8
engine
with
an
electric
motor.
The
Ferrari
SF90
XX
Spider
also
made
waves
with
its
impressive
1016bhp
and
a
0-62mph
time
of
just
2.3
seconds.

Lotus
showcased
its
Evija
X,
designed
to
challenge
the
Volkswagen
ID
R
with
an
aggressive
aerodynamic
package
aimed
at
Nürburgring
lap
records.
Meanwhile,
Land
Rover
presented
its
most
extreme
4×4
yet,
the
Defender
Octa,
featuring
a
twin-turbocharged
mild-hybrid
V8
engine.

Concept
Cars
and
Future
Designs

BMW’s
i5
Flow
Nostokana
concept
car
demonstrated
future
e-ink
paint
technology
that
allows
body
panels
to
change
colour.
The
MG
Cyberster
Coupe
concept
hinted
at
an
electric
successor
to
the
MGB
GT,
potentially
arriving
in
showrooms
by
2025.

The
Polestar
Concept
BST
was
another
highlight,
showcasing
a
two-seat
track-focused
supercar
based
on
the
upcoming
Polestar
6.
This
vehicle
emphasizes
Polestar’s
commitment
to
high-performance
electric
vehicles.

Electric
Vehicles
and
Performance

The
festival
also
featured
several
electric
vehicles
(EVs),
including
the
Renault
5
E-Tech
Electric
and
Mini
Cooper
E.
Tesla’s
divisive
Cybertruck
participated
in
the
First
Glance
group
by
running
up
the
hill.
Toyota
displayed
a
European-built
hydrogen-combustion
GR
Yaris,
offering
insights
into
future
performance
cars.

BYD’s
luxury
hypercar,
the
U9,
was
another
standout
at
Goodwood,
demonstrating
BYD’s
capabilities
in
high-end
electric
mobility.
The
Red
Bull
RB17,
designed
by
Adrian
Newey
and
celebrating
Red
Bull’s
20
years
in
Formula
1,
was
unveiled
at
the
event.

Commitment
to
Technological
Progress

The
Goodwood
Festival
of
Speed
serves
as
a
platform
for
automakers
to
exhibit
their
dedication
to
technological
innovation
and
future
mobility
solutions.
Other
notable
brands
present
included
Alpine,
Bentley,
Callum,
Evoluto
Automobili,
Genesis,
Helixx,
Hongqi,
Ineos,
Lanzante,
Mini,
Polestar,
and
Red
Bull.

This
year’s
festival
underscores
significant
advancements
in
powertrain
technologies
such
as
electric
and
hybrid
systems.
It
also
highlights
innovative
materials
and
design
elements
that
are
shaping
the
future
of
automotive
engineering.

The
event
not
only
celebrates
current
technological
achievements
but
also
offers
a
glimpse
into
what
lies
ahead
for
both
performance
and
everyday
vehicles.
With
such
diverse
offerings
from
various
manufacturers,
attendees
get
an
exclusive
look
at
how
automakers
are
pushing
boundaries
in
design
and
functionality.