Cars

In another universe, Kurt Molzer drove a Ferrari from Munich to Hamburg in 3:34 hours. Then, in our increasingly electric galaxy, he got an Audi e-tron GT for the same distance. Since then, he hasn't been too keen on us.

The dark season is upon us - and with it long nights and sometimes a lot of rain. Perfect conditions for an evening drive. At least if you're on the road with one (or two) Bugatti EB110 S. And the destination is not only Vienna, but also a classical "Throwback Thursday".

Fifty years ago, the Lancia Stratos made the world of rallying faster, more furious, more fun. It hasn’t recovered since.

We're not complaining about getting to drive 600 kilometers in a McLaren 765 LT Spider in 24 hours. But rest assured: There are indeed more relaxing activities, too. But that wasn't because of the car, but rather because of the schedule and the mileage limit. On the day of the odometer: the kilometer chronicle of a particularly dynamic production.

Where is the journey for the idea of sports cars heading? With the e-drive directly towards the Renaissance, says Maximilian Missoni, head of design at Polestar, and explains to ramp editor-in-chief Michael Köckritz the brand's corresponding vision of the future: the Polestar O₂ concept. A conversation about form, colour and sustainability.

Extreme impact, knowing what you're doing and high speed on the road to the future. These are topics that ramp editor-in-chief and publisher Michael Köckritz talked about with Lamborghini chief designer Mitja Borkert. And then, of course, it's also about the appearance of the bolides from Sant'Agata Bolognese. Five questions.

A Ferrari. Front mid-engine, eight turbocharged cylinders in a vee, 2+ interior, body with a blue coat. Moving along at a snail’s pace in a small German city on a cold and rainy November’s day. What a dreary setting for a Ferrari Roma.

Together with a team from Porsche Motorsport, Hollywood star Michael ­Fassbender is busy getting fit for Le Mans – where, as an amateur driver, he plans to measure himself against the pros in the ultimate racing event. You can follow the actor’s road to Le Mans in a special Porsche YouTube series. Definitely worth a watch.

The journey begins on a hill, continues through the rain, to beaches and villages, before finally ending at the sea. A very blue Jaguar F-Type plays a role in the story as well.

Our author would have loved to drive the Ferrari 812 Competizione more sedately to savor the moment. But that just wasn’t going to happen.

Some people know Ewan McGregor from the Star Wars universe, others as an avid motorcycle rider. But there’s another side to him. He also is someone who cares about the environment. Which would explain his affinity for the ID. Buzz. Though he’s also sat at home in the dark because the solar power didn’t last long enough. Five question for the the Scottish actor.

Why not use the 911’s top boxer as a mid-engine in the Cayman? Simple thought, elaborately wrought. The result is a Porsche of historic stature.

Four times six? Makes three. No, we're not talking about Swedish entertainment for children, but about the Swabian four-liter six-cylinder boxer that powers the current Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. So let's get into the over-suctioned 911 and leave nothing to burn. Except maybe some tire tread.

What is an icon? That often only becomes clear when you talk about it. And best of all, of course, when you are travelling in one yourself. Like ramp editor-in-chief and publisher Michal Köckritz who talks to Bettina Fetzer, Head of Communications and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz. In a SL. It's about icons, luxury and sustainability. Mercedes and brand values included, of course.

»C4« can either be used to describe plastic explosives, French compact cars or our very special trip through northern Italy. And the latter one is all about automotive taste, (non-)explosive acceleration and certainly no cars of common sense. In other words: Countach, Countach, Countach, Countach!