[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/the-stars-of-autosport-international-2014\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/the-stars-of-autosport-international-2014\/","headline":"The stars of Autosport International 2014","name":"The stars of Autosport International 2014","description":"The cream of the vehicle world headed down to Birmingham at the weekend (January 9-12th) to make their presence known at the Autosport International show 2014. From the best in concept developments, to the most exciting cars currently available, the National Exhibition Centre was full of motoring marvels to make petrolheads purr. Here is just a selection of the hottest vehicles on show at the annual pre-season event: Radical RXC Turbo with Ford Ecoboost \u00a0Image by Grant Buchanan Making its […]","datePublished":"2014-01-15","dateModified":"2014-01-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"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\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?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\/2014\/01\/mmv-Autosport-14_0010.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/mmv-Autosport-14_0010.jpg","height":359,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/the-stars-of-autosport-international-2014\/","about":["Cars","Clubs \/ Events","MOTORSPORT","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":539,"keywords":["autosport","bolt","ecoboost","elise","f12","ferrari","ford","jaguar","Keating","lotus","r series","radical"],"articleBody":"The cream of the vehicle world headed down to Birmingham at the weekend (January 9-12th) to make their presence known at the Autosport International show 2014.From the best in concept developments, to the most exciting cars currently available, the National Exhibition Centre was full of motoring marvels to make petrolheads purr.Here is just a selection of the hottest vehicles on show at the annual pre-season event:Radical RXC Turbo with Ford Ecoboost\u00a0Image by Grant BuchananMaking its world debut at the exhibition was the latest in Radical’s sportscar design – the RXC Turbo. However, the car has had a big help through the power of Ford’s latest engine technology.It’s an innovative and ambitious design, and features a 3.5-litre V6 Ford EcoBoost engine. Despite providing more energy efficiency than other Ford engines, it is also extremely powerful.The technology helps the RXC Turbo go from 0-60mph in just 2.6 seconds, with a top speed of a remarkable 185mph.Chief of Radical Paul Abbott said the car is a “world beater”, and the engine will be able to last for as much as 200,000 miles.\u00a0Ferrari F12The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta will also be showing off in Birmingham, with the car demonstrating its impressive design and fearsome engine.The 6.3-litre V12 is capable of 731bhp and can accelerated up to 62mph from standing in three seconds flat.It takes its cues from front-engined cars of the 1960s, but is sure to be a completely different beast when taken out on the road.Keating BoltThe Keating Bolt made headlines in 2013, as designers claimed it would be the latest in record-breaking vehicle design.While not the prettiest model in the bunch, the Bolt is expected to deliver quite the punch, with designers saying it can achieve a staggering top speed of 340mph.It has yet to go through full testing – probably because it’s difficult to find a driver willing to push it to such shattering speeds!However, it was still one of the most impressive models on display, at least because of its remarkable claims.\u00a0Lotus Elise S Cup RThe new track-only Elise S Cup R made its world debut in Birmingham at the weekend. Exhibited in eye-catching yellow, the car contains the same supercharged 1.8-litre engine that can be found in the standard Elise S road model.However, innovations to the design – including a new front splitter, rear diffuser and new rear wing to improve aerodynamics – has seen the car tackle a 2.2-mile lap some four seconds faster than the road version.\u00a0Jaguar XKRS GTThe model is helping to mark the brand’s celebration of 25 years of the R range, and it is certainly doing so with a bang.The car features a 5.0-litre V8 engine, twinned to a six-speed automatic gearbox, capable of achieving 542bhp. This equates to a 0-60mph speed of 3.9 seconds and a limited peak of 186mph.It has received a mean front grille design, making the Jaguar look just that little bit more fierce.Check out the gallery below for more images of Autosport 2014!Image by Grant Buchanan\u00a0Image by Grant Buchanan\u00a0Image by Grant BuchananImage by Grant Buchanan\u00a0Image by Grant Buchanan\u00a0Image by Grant Buchanan"},{"@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":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"The stars of Autosport International 2014","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/the-stars-of-autosport-international-2014\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]