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R unofficially breaks the Hill Climb record In the Qualifying […]","datePublished":"2019-07-09","dateModified":"2019-07-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-2019-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-2019-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/goodwood-fos-2019-highlights\/","about":["Cars","EVENT COVERAGE","Ford","LATEST CAR NEWS","SHOWS","Volkswagen"],"wordCount":388,"keywords":["De Tomaso P72","Ford GT Mk II","Goodwood","Goodwood Festival of Speed","Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019","Volkswagen ID R"],"articleBody":"A jam-packed weekend of noise, fun and a lot of reveals – these are our top four highlights from this year\u2019s Goodwood Festival of Speed.Every year the Goodwood Festival of Speedbrings together manufacturers, motoring fanatics and everyone in between fromacross the globe and despite the rain, this year was no exception! After muchdeliberation amongst the team, we have decided on our top 4 highlights\u2026 Volkswagen ID. R unofficially breaks the Hill Climb record In the Qualifying Session on Saturday, theVolkswagen ID. R completed the Goodwood Hill Climb in a staggering 39.9 secondsmaking it the first car ever to complete the run in under 40 seconds!But why is it unofficial, we hear you cry?Well, unfortunately for Romain Dumas, due to the colder weather and damp trackon Sunday, the official run came in at 41.6 seconds. Will Volkswagen return in2020 for another attempt? We will just have to wait and see. Porsche 911 RSR-19 revealed…Revealed on Saturday afternoon, the Porsche911 RSR-19 will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship in just a fewmonths.Apart from looking fantastic, the car has hadsome serious upgrades including an updated version of its predecessor\u2019ssix-cylinder naturally-aspirated boxer engine. We can\u2019t wait to see how itperforms in the upcoming seasons! Introducing the Ford GT Mk II Over the weekend, Ford unveiled the newtrack-day-only version of the beloved Ford GT and it\u2019s not for the faint ofheart.This beast produces a mighty 700bhp from its3.5litre EcoBoost V6 engine and with updated aerodynamics, it has 400% moredownforce than its road car brethren. Check out the dual-element rear wing aswell\u2026 The Rebirth of the De TomasoYour eyes do not deceive you, De Tomaso are back with their first new car in years! The P72 was unveiled last week and it\u2019s incredibly beautiful.Combining classic supercar with modern design influences, it certainly made an impact during the festival. The specifications have not been confirmed yet but given De Tomaso\u2019s history with V8\u2019s, you can expect it to be rather impressive. We want to hear from you!Withsuch a fantastic weekend there is so much that we couldn\u2019t possibly fit intoone article. Let us know your own highlights from this year\u2019s Goodwood in thecomments below!  "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Goodwood Festival of Speed Highlights 2019","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/goodwood-fos-2019-highlights\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]