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Car Magazine – May 1984
The Twin-Turbo Ferrari–Porsche ’85, Homologation Specials (Cover Issue)
Good Condition – Plastic Protective Covering Included
This listing is for an original May 1984 issue of Car Magazine, featuring the groundbreaking twin-turbo homologation specials from Ferrari and Porsche slated for 1985. The magazine is in good condition, and the exact item shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please review the pictures carefully to assess condition. Combined shipping is available upon request, and all items come with a protective plastic covering.
This issue captures one of the most exciting eras in performance-car development, exploring the extreme machines being built for racing homologation, alongside industry scoops, high-level commentary, and major road tests.
Table of Contents (as printed in the magazine)
5 Agenda
The Lambo riddle, another competition – and GTis.
6 Headlines
Introducing a new and urgent column for news.
12 Win Three Peugeot 205GTis
Just one question here, folks.
15 Sir!
Reactions to Fast Family last month – and more.
23 Frontline
Four motoring wits get the usual carte blanche.
41 Oracle
News, scoops, scandals from worldwide sources.
62 The ’85 Superstars
A close look at the twin-turbo, homologation specials earmarked by Ferrari and Porsche for ’85 – both said to be capable of 190mph.
69 Rare Breed
At least eight other limited-edition, rally-inspired power cars are coming for ’85. Stunning road-goers—but at mega-money.
70 The B-line
Chris Harvey breaks down the racing rules that created this extraordinary line-up of specials—and why manufacturers care to compete.
72 Now, The Cheap Porsche
First details of a new “poor man’s Porsche” range, reviving the flat-four and based on the VW Microbus platform.
74 Moving Right Along
Our 2000-mile test of Peugeot’s little bombshell, the 205GTi—quick enough for the GTi tag, but not flawless.
80 Shades Of Opinion
Ian Fraser, LJK Setright, and Ronald Barker offer differing verdicts on the 205GTi—likely to be one of 1984’s most influential hot hatches.
82 Turn Again, Talbot
Gordon Kent gets optimistic about Talbot for the first time in a while—and we unveil the new C28 Horizon replacement.
86 Geneva Stocktake
While many reporters dismissed Geneva, Georg Kacher gathered inside information on a wide range of new Euro-cars.
92 Newcomers
Fiesta XR2 – Hard-charging fun
Mazda RX-7 – Ageing, really
Citroën BX19 – Fast, frugal
Ford Orion Diesel – Sensible
TVR 350i – Rowdy
Volvo 740GLE – Not bad…
100 Cars Of Ten Decades
LJK Setright begins a 100-year review of man and the motor car. Episode 1: Up to 1885.
106 Giant Test
Audi 80CD v Vauxhall Carlton 2.0CD v Peugeot 505GTi
Peugeot’s updated character meets two solid contenders—and does very well.
124 Space Odyssey
Ogle Design reveals its vision of cars for the year 2000: stability through aerodynamics, comfort through height.
128 Ghia Barchetta
Successful open FWD roadsters are rare—but Ford’s Ghia built one, and we’ve driven it.
133 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Britain’s new cars and their prices, surveyed in a no-punches-pulled style that discomforts many salesmen—and some owners.
152 The Pinnacle
Looking back at the other Ferrari GTO: the 250GTO Chris Harvey now appraises, following Mel Nichols’ memorable drive.
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