AUGUST
Was Lamborghini’s Countach LPI 800-4 the most controversial new supercar of 2021? It’s hard to think of a better candidate.
This tribute was one of the rocking-horsedropping rarities unveiled at Pebble Beach in August. Powered by the same supercapacitor technology that was used in the Sián FKP 37 and timed to mark the 50th anniversary of the original Countach, the LPI 800-4 makes 803bhp between its atmospheric V12 engine and its electric motor.
MOMENT OF THE MONTH
Illya Verpraet
This was ultimately not a vintage year for our Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car contest in terms of eligible participants and finalists, but there was the excitement of a Caterham Seven, enlisted to provide a benchmark. Had the Seven been an actual contender, it would have cleaned up, no matter how good the winning Hyundai i20 N is (and it is very good). It was my first experience in a Caterham and, frankly, anyone with even a vague interest in driving should try one.