The lost world

With legislation threatening their very existence, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Lamborghini have another roll of the V12 dice

The 12Cilindri didn’t have the easiest start in the court of public opinion, and not just because of its cumbersome name. “The V12 isn’t bombastic enough!” brayed forum posters. “The Pontiac Aztek wan

With a Pininfarinadesigned body, a naturally aspirated V8 mounted directly behind your back and a truly exhilarating driving experience, the Ferrari 458 Italia remains the definitive supercar of the e

Until very recently, the idea of Lamborghini’s top-billing V12 being a ‘dream car’ would have raised eyebrows among the supercar-weary cynics. They would have a point, too. The old Aventador was dashi

The Bugatti Veyron doesn’t qualify. That fell a fraction short. Nor do any of the Holy Trinity from just a decade back, and nor did the Ferrari SF90 before the XX came along. The Lamborghini Revuelto

Power/engine size: 118bhp/1.8 litre Engine/gearbox: V6/four-speed manual 0-60/top speed: 11.5 seconds/115mph Price new: £3,173 price now: from £750,000-£1m I'VE had a model of the Lancia Aurelia for m