Tim Pitt
@timpitt100.bsky.social
UK car journalist at Motoring Research. Words on websites and in print, plus social media for The Intercooler.
BMW M3 CS Touring on test.
Vital stats: 543hp, 479lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 186mph, 1,925kg, 26.9mpg and 238g/km.
Price before options: £120,600. Price as tested: £134,748.
Vital stats: 543hp, 479lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 186mph, 1,925kg, 26.9mpg and 238g/km.
Price before options: £120,600. Price as tested: £134,748.
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
BMW M3 CS Touring on test.
Vital stats: 543hp, 479lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 186mph, 1,925kg, 26.9mpg and 238g/km.
Price before options: £120,600. Price as tested: £134,748.
Vital stats: 543hp, 479lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, 186mph, 1,925kg, 26.9mpg and 238g/km.
Price before options: £120,600. Price as tested: £134,748.
‘Given the pressures of noise and emissions legislation, the fact that Lamborghini has bounced back with a screaming 10,000rpm V8 is remarkable.’
Commuting into London? Grab a free copy of City AM for my Lamborghini Temerario review.
Or read it online: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
Commuting into London? Grab a free copy of City AM for my Lamborghini Temerario review.
Or read it online: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
‘Given the pressures of noise and emissions legislation, the fact that Lamborghini has bounced back with a screaming 10,000rpm V8 is remarkable.’
Commuting into London? Grab a free copy of City AM for my Lamborghini Temerario review.
Or read it online: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
Commuting into London? Grab a free copy of City AM for my Lamborghini Temerario review.
Or read it online: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
‘Is it more exciting than a Huracan? In extremis, maybe, but its V10-powered predecessor always felt like a live grenade, even when it was idling.’
Read my review of the new 920hp V8-hybrid Lamborghini Temerario.
Now live on the City AM app and website: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
Read my review of the new 920hp V8-hybrid Lamborghini Temerario.
Now live on the City AM app and website: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
‘Is it more exciting than a Huracan? In extremis, maybe, but its V10-powered predecessor always felt like a live grenade, even when it was idling.’
Read my review of the new 920hp V8-hybrid Lamborghini Temerario.
Now live on the City AM app and website: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
Read my review of the new 920hp V8-hybrid Lamborghini Temerario.
Now live on the City AM app and website: www.cityam.com/lamborghini-...
Tip run in the M3 CS Touring. #realworldtesting
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Tip run in the M3 CS Touring. #realworldtesting
Nice to spot a well preserved, three-door Focus ST170. Becoming a rare sight now.
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Nice to spot a well preserved, three-door Focus ST170. Becoming a rare sight now.
Just delivered: BMW M3 CS Touring.
Paint is Laguna Seca Blue – a launch colour for the E46 M3 that was reintroduced last year.
Paint is Laguna Seca Blue – a launch colour for the E46 M3 that was reintroduced last year.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just delivered: BMW M3 CS Touring.
Paint is Laguna Seca Blue – a launch colour for the E46 M3 that was reintroduced last year.
Paint is Laguna Seca Blue – a launch colour for the E46 M3 that was reintroduced last year.
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport Pro on test.
Vital stats: 536hp, 549lb ft, 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds, 149mph, 2,715kg, 101.7kWh battery, 195kW charging and 372 miles of range.
Price before options: £142,525. Price as tested: £154,077.
Vital stats: 536hp, 549lb ft, 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds, 149mph, 2,715kg, 101.7kWh battery, 195kW charging and 372 miles of range.
Price before options: £142,525. Price as tested: £154,077.
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport Pro on test.
Vital stats: 536hp, 549lb ft, 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds, 149mph, 2,715kg, 101.7kWh battery, 195kW charging and 372 miles of range.
Price before options: £142,525. Price as tested: £154,077.
Vital stats: 536hp, 549lb ft, 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds, 149mph, 2,715kg, 101.7kWh battery, 195kW charging and 372 miles of range.
Price before options: £142,525. Price as tested: £154,077.
Also spotted this Alpina B3 GT Touring at Bedford Autodrome.
A 529hp 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six means 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
The body gains additional bracing, plus new dampers and anti-roll bars. Forged 20-inch wheels in ‘Oro Tecnico’ are unique to the B3 GT.
A 529hp 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six means 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
The body gains additional bracing, plus new dampers and anti-roll bars. Forged 20-inch wheels in ‘Oro Tecnico’ are unique to the B3 GT.
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Also spotted this Alpina B3 GT Touring at Bedford Autodrome.
A 529hp 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six means 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
The body gains additional bracing, plus new dampers and anti-roll bars. Forged 20-inch wheels in ‘Oro Tecnico’ are unique to the B3 GT.
A 529hp 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six means 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
The body gains additional bracing, plus new dampers and anti-roll bars. Forged 20-inch wheels in ‘Oro Tecnico’ are unique to the B3 GT.
Porsche 911 S/T spotted in the car park at Bedford Autodrome.
One of 1,963 made, with the 525hp flat-six from a 992 GT3 RS and the narrower, wingless body of a GT3 Touring.
Other niceties include a shorter-ratio manual gearbox, thinner glass and centre-lock magnesium wheels.
One of 1,963 made, with the 525hp flat-six from a 992 GT3 RS and the narrower, wingless body of a GT3 Touring.
Other niceties include a shorter-ratio manual gearbox, thinner glass and centre-lock magnesium wheels.
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Porsche 911 S/T spotted in the car park at Bedford Autodrome.
One of 1,963 made, with the 525hp flat-six from a 992 GT3 RS and the narrower, wingless body of a GT3 Touring.
Other niceties include a shorter-ratio manual gearbox, thinner glass and centre-lock magnesium wheels.
One of 1,963 made, with the 525hp flat-six from a 992 GT3 RS and the narrower, wingless body of a GT3 Touring.
Other niceties include a shorter-ratio manual gearbox, thinner glass and centre-lock magnesium wheels.
Last drive of the day is the Ginetta G56 GTA.
Derived from Ginetta’s GT4 race car, this has a 300hp 3.7-litre Ford V6, rear-wheel drive and perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Here’s my previous review on Robb Report: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
Derived from Ginetta’s GT4 race car, this has a 300hp 3.7-litre Ford V6, rear-wheel drive and perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Here’s my previous review on Robb Report: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Last drive of the day is the Ginetta G56 GTA.
Derived from Ginetta’s GT4 race car, this has a 300hp 3.7-litre Ford V6, rear-wheel drive and perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Here’s my previous review on Robb Report: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
Derived from Ginetta’s GT4 race car, this has a 300hp 3.7-litre Ford V6, rear-wheel drive and perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Here’s my previous review on Robb Report: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
PalmerSport’s deal with Hyundai means the electric Ioniq 5 N is now available for track drives at Bedford.
Quite a contrast to the Caterham Seven, but it’s fast and fun, with loads of configurability for drive modes and drift angles.
Quite a contrast to the Caterham Seven, but it’s fast and fun, with loads of configurability for drive modes and drift angles.
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
PalmerSport’s deal with Hyundai means the electric Ioniq 5 N is now available for track drives at Bedford.
Quite a contrast to the Caterham Seven, but it’s fast and fun, with loads of configurability for drive modes and drift angles.
Quite a contrast to the Caterham Seven, but it’s fast and fun, with loads of configurability for drive modes and drift angles.
Now for some circuit driving in a Seven.
These PalmerSport cars have a Ford Duratec engine and paddle-shift transmission, and wear Falken winter tyres for maximum sideways-ness.
These PalmerSport cars have a Ford Duratec engine and paddle-shift transmission, and wear Falken winter tyres for maximum sideways-ness.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Now for some circuit driving in a Seven.
These PalmerSport cars have a Ford Duratec engine and paddle-shift transmission, and wear Falken winter tyres for maximum sideways-ness.
These PalmerSport cars have a Ford Duratec engine and paddle-shift transmission, and wear Falken winter tyres for maximum sideways-ness.
Slowing the pace down with an off-road drive in a classic Defender 90.
The target on the windscreen is for tennis balls that dangle on strings at strategic points along the route.
The idea is to score a bullseye when you drive underneath each one.
The target on the windscreen is for tennis balls that dangle on strings at strategic points along the route.
The idea is to score a bullseye when you drive underneath each one.
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Slowing the pace down with an off-road drive in a classic Defender 90.
The target on the windscreen is for tennis balls that dangle on strings at strategic points along the route.
The idea is to score a bullseye when you drive underneath each one.
The target on the windscreen is for tennis balls that dangle on strings at strategic points along the route.
The idea is to score a bullseye when you drive underneath each one.
Back in my comfort zone, doing drifts and donuts in a 175hp, 650kg PalmerSport-spec Caterham Seven.
I’ve previously taken part in Caterham’s own drift experience at Brands Hatch – read the story here on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/cat...
I’ve previously taken part in Caterham’s own drift experience at Brands Hatch – read the story here on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/cat...
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Back in my comfort zone, doing drifts and donuts in a 175hp, 650kg PalmerSport-spec Caterham Seven.
I’ve previously taken part in Caterham’s own drift experience at Brands Hatch – read the story here on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/cat...
I’ve previously taken part in Caterham’s own drift experience at Brands Hatch – read the story here on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/cat...
Race suit on now, as it’s time for the Formula 3000 single-seater.
Running gear is similar to the JP-LM (250hp V6 and a six-speed sequential ’box), but this car has less weight and more aero.
A bit daunting on Bedford’s fast and open 1.87-mile West Circuit. 😬
Running gear is similar to the JP-LM (250hp V6 and a six-speed sequential ’box), but this car has less weight and more aero.
A bit daunting on Bedford’s fast and open 1.87-mile West Circuit. 😬
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Race suit on now, as it’s time for the Formula 3000 single-seater.
Running gear is similar to the JP-LM (250hp V6 and a six-speed sequential ’box), but this car has less weight and more aero.
A bit daunting on Bedford’s fast and open 1.87-mile West Circuit. 😬
Running gear is similar to the JP-LM (250hp V6 and a six-speed sequential ’box), but this car has less weight and more aero.
A bit daunting on Bedford’s fast and open 1.87-mile West Circuit. 😬
Next up is the Palmer JP-LM.
A sports prototype powered by a 3.0-litre Cosworth V6, it reaches 60mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph.
Quite a raw and physical experience after the relatively easy-to-drive Artura GT4.
A sports prototype powered by a 3.0-litre Cosworth V6, it reaches 60mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph.
Quite a raw and physical experience after the relatively easy-to-drive Artura GT4.
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Next up is the Palmer JP-LM.
A sports prototype powered by a 3.0-litre Cosworth V6, it reaches 60mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph.
Quite a raw and physical experience after the relatively easy-to-drive Artura GT4.
A sports prototype powered by a 3.0-litre Cosworth V6, it reaches 60mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 164mph.
Quite a raw and physical experience after the relatively easy-to-drive Artura GT4.
McLaren Artura GT4 is the pride of the PalmerSport fleet.
It’s a full-house endurance racer with slicks, Alcon brakes, Bosch motorsport ABS, a mechanical LSD and an air jacking system.
Power comes from the same 3.0 twin-turbo V6 as the road car, but minus the hybrid tech.
It’s a full-house endurance racer with slicks, Alcon brakes, Bosch motorsport ABS, a mechanical LSD and an air jacking system.
Power comes from the same 3.0 twin-turbo V6 as the road car, but minus the hybrid tech.
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
McLaren Artura GT4 is the pride of the PalmerSport fleet.
It’s a full-house endurance racer with slicks, Alcon brakes, Bosch motorsport ABS, a mechanical LSD and an air jacking system.
Power comes from the same 3.0 twin-turbo V6 as the road car, but minus the hybrid tech.
It’s a full-house endurance racer with slicks, Alcon brakes, Bosch motorsport ABS, a mechanical LSD and an air jacking system.
Power comes from the same 3.0 twin-turbo V6 as the road car, but minus the hybrid tech.
PalmerSport motorsport driving day at Bedford Autodrome.
Going straight in at the deep end with the McLaren Artura GT4…
Going straight in at the deep end with the McLaren Artura GT4…
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
PalmerSport motorsport driving day at Bedford Autodrome.
Going straight in at the deep end with the McLaren Artura GT4…
Going straight in at the deep end with the McLaren Artura GT4…
‘Alpine sponsors the Paris Major – padel’s answer to Roland Garros – so it felt fitting to have the A290 leading our convoy.’
James Male joins The Padel Rally through the Cotswolds in a new Alpine A290 GTS hot hatchback.
Read more on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/pad...
James Male joins The Padel Rally through the Cotswolds in a new Alpine A290 GTS hot hatchback.
Read more on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/pad...
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
‘Alpine sponsors the Paris Major – padel’s answer to Roland Garros – so it felt fitting to have the A290 leading our convoy.’
James Male joins The Padel Rally through the Cotswolds in a new Alpine A290 GTS hot hatchback.
Read more on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/pad...
James Male joins The Padel Rally through the Cotswolds in a new Alpine A290 GTS hot hatchback.
Read more on Motoring Research: www.motoringresearch.com/features/pad...
Well, the kids’ verdict is in: the rear-seat Theatre Screen makes this i7 my best press car EVER.
The 31.3in 8K touchscreen sits flush with the headlining when not in use.
It’s combined with Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio and smartphone-style control pads in the doors.
The 31.3in 8K touchscreen sits flush with the headlining when not in use.
It’s combined with Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio and smartphone-style control pads in the doors.
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Well, the kids’ verdict is in: the rear-seat Theatre Screen makes this i7 my best press car EVER.
The 31.3in 8K touchscreen sits flush with the headlining when not in use.
It’s combined with Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio and smartphone-style control pads in the doors.
The 31.3in 8K touchscreen sits flush with the headlining when not in use.
It’s combined with Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound audio and smartphone-style control pads in the doors.
Beautiful scenery at this time of year. 😜
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Beautiful scenery at this time of year. 😜
Pleased to have been on the jury for this one – and to see the Alpine A110 rank so highly on a US-based list.
Find out Robb Report’s top 50 sports cars of the 21st century: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
Find out Robb Report’s top 50 sports cars of the 21st century: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
November 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Pleased to have been on the jury for this one – and to see the Alpine A110 rank so highly on a US-based list.
Find out Robb Report’s top 50 sports cars of the 21st century: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
Find out Robb Report’s top 50 sports cars of the 21st century: robbreport.com/motors/cars/...
Just delivered: BMW i7 xDrive 60 M Sport Pro.
Paint colour is Frozen Tanzanite Blue – a £2,500 option.
Paint colour is Frozen Tanzanite Blue – a £2,500 option.
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Just delivered: BMW i7 xDrive 60 M Sport Pro.
Paint colour is Frozen Tanzanite Blue – a £2,500 option.
Paint colour is Frozen Tanzanite Blue – a £2,500 option.
A night at the museum… 👀
October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A night at the museum… 👀
Lamborghini Temerario on test.
Vital stats: 920hp, 538lb ft, 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, 213mph, 1,690kg (dry), 25.2mpg and 272g/km.
Price before options: £260,035.
Vital stats: 920hp, 538lb ft, 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, 213mph, 1,690kg (dry), 25.2mpg and 272g/km.
Price before options: £260,035.
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Lamborghini Temerario on test.
Vital stats: 920hp, 538lb ft, 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, 213mph, 1,690kg (dry), 25.2mpg and 272g/km.
Price before options: £260,035.
Vital stats: 920hp, 538lb ft, 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, 213mph, 1,690kg (dry), 25.2mpg and 272g/km.
Price before options: £260,035.