Aston Martin announces one-make GT3 Cup series

DBRS9 and Vantage GT3 eligible

Aston Martin has announced this week its own one-make GT3 Cup series.

The brand new series represents an invitational class within the "Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain" and each race will last either 100 laps or 100 minutes. Only two cars are eligible for the event: Aston Martin DBRS9 and Vantage GT3.

It is important to mention the Aston Martin GT3 Cup will be organized exclusively in the United Kingdom and during its first season there will be three races, with the first one scheduled for April 6 at Silverstone. Those interested must send an e-mail to James Walters at Aston Martin Racing: jwalters@astonmartinracing.com.

Also available from the British firm is a new package which allows you to learn how to race, get your race license and take part in a GT4 event.

Source: Aston Martin via WORLDCARFANS

Irmscher Inspiro showcased at Retro Classics in Stuttgart

With 204 HP

For this year's "Retro Classics" event in Stuttgart, Irmscher has brought its 2002 Inspiro Roadster concept.

They say it's a purebred roadster developed on an in-house chassis and it's fully functional. This is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a six-cylinder engine producing 204 HP (150 kW). The Inspiro is wearing a matt grey paint while on the inside it has dark red sport seats wrapped around in Nappa leather.

With a curb weight of 780 kg (1,720 lbs), the Irmscher Inspiro will do the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). It sits on 19-inch wheels with 225/35 R19 front and 245/35 R19 rear tires.

Source: Irmscher

via WORLDARFANS

"Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?"

Ah, mustard adverts on TV – don’t you just love them? Well, such was the popularity of a 1980s ad that featured two millionaires passing a jar of Dijon’s finest between the open windows of their chauffeur-driven Silver Shadows, that a raft of spoof versions have appeared in film and on TV. 

Classic Driver presents the original from 1988 (bottom) and another take on the ad (also one made by the company) that was shown in 2013 - yet skilfully filmed and processed to look like something from the 1980s.

Related Links Many sharp and spicy Rolls-Royce motor cars can be found in the Classic Driver Marketplace

Video: Youtube
Text: J. Philip Rathgen

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