Highlights from the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed are presented in full detail
## Top Cars Debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed was a celebration of high-performance and exclusivity, showcasing several significant debuts and reveals across the supercar, hypercar, and motorsport spectrum.
## High-Profile Debuts
- **Alpine A290 Rallye**: Making its debut, the sporting sibling of the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech, hinted at a future flagship version of this compact electric powerhouse[1]. - **Maserati MCPURA**: This mid-engined beauty, powered by the original 630-hp V6 Nettuno engine, underwent a surprise update at the event[2]. The Maserati MCPURA is available in both coupe and Cielo convertible configurations. - **Lanzante 95-59**: A limited edition car, with only 59 bespoke units planned and projected prices starting at £1.02m each, made its global debut[2]. The Lanzante 95-59 is a three-seater car, in homage to the original McLaren F1. - **IONIQ 6 N**: Hyundai unveiled the high-performance variant of its electric sedan, the IONIQ 6 N, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025[3]. The IONIQ 6 N features a quirky combination of paddle 'shifts' and piped-in 'engine' noise. - **Zenvo Aurora**: Although the final production form has yet to be revealed, the Zenvo Aurora made its 'dynamic debut' at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, promising big numbers[3].
## Other Notable Appearances
Singer Vehicle Design showcased two examples of the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe at the event[4]. Each Singer 911 Carrera Coupe is a custom order and features engineering by Cosworth, carbon fibre bodywork, and pop-up driving lights mounted in the front bonnet. Aston Martin also displayed a dynamic display of its ultra-luxury and high-performance sports cars[4].
## Competitive Hillclimb
A quick time up the famous hill has become a badge of honour, a contest of split-second timings with coveted status at stake. This year, the event was marked by the unveiling of the BMW Concept Speedtop, the UK dynamic debut of the BMW M2 CS, and the world debut of the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear hypercar[5][6]. Performance highlights included the Ford Supertruck’s record-setting EV run, Subaru’s Project Midnight WRX, and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup’s analogue excellence.
## The Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed, originally a niche gathering of petrolheads, has evolved into a full-scale open-air motor show. Alongside displays of priceless classics, the event features lavish corporate hospitality and temporary pavilions promoting the latest models and emerging brands. The hill climb circuit, a winding track that winds through the Goodwood event, originally part of the 11th Duke of Richmond's family estate, provides the centrepiece of the action. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is now a high point for car launches and debuts, particularly for vehicles making their dynamic debut on the hill climb circuit.
[1] Autocar (2025). Alpine A290 Rallye makes dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. [online] Available at: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alpine-a290-rallye-makes-dynamic-debut-goodwood-festival-speed [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
[2] Car Magazine (2025). Lanzante 95-59 makes global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. [online] Available at: https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/lanzante-95-59-mclaren-f1-successor-makes-global-debut-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
[3] Auto Express (2025). Hyundai Ioniq 6 N makes dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. [online] Available at: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/124022/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-makes-dynamic-debut-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
[4] Top Gear (2025). Zenvo Aurora makes dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. [online] Available at: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/hybrid-electric/zenvo-aurora-debuts-goodwood-festival-speed [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
[5] Car Scoops (2025). Singer 911 Carrera Coupe showcased at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/07/singer-911-carrera-coup%C3%A9-showcased-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2025/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
[6] Motor1 (2025). Aston Martin showcases ultra-luxury and high-performance sports cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.motor1.com/news/516783/aston-martin-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2025/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2023].
- The automotive industry was well-represented at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with several electric-vehicles making their dynamic debut, such as the Alpine A290 Rallye and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
- The festival also showcased the latest developments in the finance sector, as evidenced by the unveiling of the high-priced limited edition Lanzante 95-59 car.
- The sports industry was not left behind, with competitive hillclimb events featuring performance highlights like the Ford Supertruck's record-setting EV run and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup's analogue excellence.
- Additionally, the event showcased the fusion of lifestyle and transportation, with luxury brands like Aston Martin displaying their ultra-luxury and high-performance sports cars, and temporary pavilions promoting the latest models and emerging brands.
