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An independent publication dedicated to Modern Classics and new performance cars

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Rush Magazine

An independent publication dedicated to modern classics and new performance cars. Online and in print. 

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Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Singer's First DLS Turbo Commission Arrives in the Form of the 700bhp 'Sorcerer'

With a redline as high as its rear wing, the turbocharged 700bhp Singer 'Sorcerer' conjures up the ghost of the 934.5.

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

NEWS

Craig Toone

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27 August 2025

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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20 August 2025

The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

NEWS

Craig Toone

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20 August 2025

Hennessey has pulled the wraps off its most expensive Venom F5 yet – a one-off manual commission unveiled at The Quail under the new ‘Maverick’ banner.

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

NEWS

Craig Toone

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19 August 2025

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers adjustable torque and is even lighter than before.

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

NEWS

Craig Toone

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16 August 2025

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles launches with the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, two ultra-rare V12 supercars inspired by past endurance racers

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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15 August 2025

Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

Bovensiepen Zagato Carbon Package Premieres at Pebble Beach

NEWS

Craig Toone

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15 August 2025

Bovensiepen’s 602bhp Zagato-styled GT arrives stateside in Carbon Package form, adding new high-gloss detailing and an Oro Tecnico finish.

Bovensiepen Zagato Carbon Package Premieres at Pebble Beach

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0 Review - Zero XXXX Given

REVIEW

John Bee

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15 August 2025

In the early 2000s Vauxhall's image was in need of a shot in the arm. Luckily for us, they dialled up some V8 thunder from Down Under, as John Bee reports

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0 Review - Zero XXXX Given

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

NEWS

Ken Pearson

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14 August 2025

The AMG SL gets a significant performance upgrade, and coachbuilt carbon fibre bodywork courtesy of Brabus.

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

Shelby Announces 850hp Super Snake-R

NEWS

Craig Toone

|

14 August 2025

Shelby has pulled the wraps off the 850bhp Super Snake-R – a widebody, track-focused Dark Horse overhaul featuring carbon aero, coilovers and magnesium wheels.

Shelby Announces 850hp Super Snake-R

Meihan C Course Replica Brings Japanese Drifting Culture to Donington Park

SHORT SHIFT

Alex Dunlop

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13 August 2025

A full-scale Meihan C Course replica lands at Donington Park, bringing Japan’s iconic drifting style – wall and all – to the heart of the UK.

Meihan C Course Replica Brings Japanese Drifting Culture to Donington Park

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

NEWS

Craig Toone

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12 August 2025

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

Farewell to the R35: Nissan Ends Production of a Modern Icon

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Craig Toone

|

27 Aug 2025

The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

The fully-electric concept is bound for motor shows and games consoles this autumn.

Ken Pearson

|

20 Aug 2025

Hennessey has pulled the wraps off its most expensive Venom F5 yet – a one-off manual commission unveiled at The Quail under the new ‘Maverick’ banner.

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Hennessey Revolution LF is a 2,031bhp Manual Hypercar

Hennessey has pulled the wraps off its most expensive Venom F5 yet – a one-off manual commission unveiled at The Quail under the new ‘Maverick’ banner.

Craig Toone

|

20 Aug 2025

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers adjustable torque and is even lighter than before.

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

Production Kimera EVO38 Revealed at Pebble Beach

The four-wheel-drive evolution of the rally-bred EVO37 restomod ups power to 592bhp, offers adjustable torque and is even lighter than before.

Craig Toone

|

19 Aug 2025

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles launches with the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, two ultra-rare V12 supercars inspired by past endurance racers

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR Spearhead New GMSV Division

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles launches with the S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, two ultra-rare V12 supercars inspired by past endurance racers

Craig Toone

|

16 Aug 2025

Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

Loaded with aggression, swagger, and carbon fibre, the 1,065bhp Fenomeno has the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 squarely in its sights.

Ken Pearson

|

15 Aug 2025

Bovensiepen’s 602bhp Zagato-styled GT arrives stateside in Carbon Package form, adding new high-gloss detailing and an Oro Tecnico finish.

Bovensiepen Zagato Carbon Package Premieres at Pebble Beach

Bovensiepen Zagato Carbon Package Premieres at Pebble Beach

Bovensiepen’s 602bhp Zagato-styled GT arrives stateside in Carbon Package form, adding new high-gloss detailing and an Oro Tecnico finish.

Craig Toone

|

15 Aug 2025

In the early 2000s Vauxhall's image was in need of a shot in the arm. Luckily for us, they dialled up some V8 thunder from Down Under, as John Bee reports

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0 Review - Zero XXXX Given

Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0 Review - Zero XXXX Given

In the early 2000s Vauxhall's image was in need of a shot in the arm. Luckily for us, they dialled up some V8 thunder from Down Under, as John Bee reports

John Bee

|

15 Aug 2025

The AMG SL gets a significant performance upgrade, and coachbuilt carbon fibre bodywork courtesy of Brabus.

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

The AMG SL gets a significant performance upgrade, and coachbuilt carbon fibre bodywork courtesy of Brabus.

Ken Pearson

|

14 Aug 2025

Shelby has pulled the wraps off the 850bhp Super Snake-R – a widebody, track-focused Dark Horse overhaul featuring carbon aero, coilovers and magnesium wheels.

Shelby Announces 850hp Super Snake-R

Shelby Announces 850hp Super Snake-R

Shelby has pulled the wraps off the 850bhp Super Snake-R – a widebody, track-focused Dark Horse overhaul featuring carbon aero, coilovers and magnesium wheels.

Craig Toone

|

14 Aug 2025

A full-scale Meihan C Course replica lands at Donington Park, bringing Japan’s iconic drifting style – wall and all – to the heart of the UK.

Meihan C Course Replica Brings Japanese Drifting Culture to Donington Park

Meihan C Course Replica Brings Japanese Drifting Culture to Donington Park

A full-scale Meihan C Course replica lands at Donington Park, bringing Japan’s iconic drifting style – wall and all – to the heart of the UK.

Alex Dunlop

|

13 Aug 2025

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

ECD ‘67 Ghost: Roush-Powered Mustang Restomod Launches

ECD’s 465bhp ‘67 Ghost Fastback blends classic small-block Mustang character with modern chassis upgrades, discreet tech and a 2,200-hour bespoke build.

Craig Toone

|

12 Aug 2025

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DRIVING ROADS

Explore some of the best driving roads in the UK, including the location of super unleaded petrol stations, photography hot spots and where to eat, stop and stay

South Wales - Bwlch Mountain Touge

North Wales Pt. II - Snowdon Sweepers

The Dukes Pass

North Wales & Snowdonia

The Forest of Bowland

The Peak District

The Yorkshire Dales

The North Pennines

The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

BUYER'S GUIDES

The most complete and well-researched buying guides for performance cars and modern classic cars on the internet. 

Audi R8 V8

Alfa Romeo 4C

Ford Focus RS (MK3)

Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205)

BMW M3 (E36)

Renaultsport Megane 225 & 230

MK1 Audi TT

Honda Integra Type-R DC2

Porsche 968 Club Sport

Porsche Cayman R

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Welcome to Rush Magazine

The home of Driving Enthusiasm.
A new print magazine dedicated to iconic modern classics and new performance cars

The Original Hyper-hatch – The E36 M3 Compact

Craig Toone explores what might have been if BMW had put its E36 M3 Compact into production – a concept car that hinted at the hyper-hatch formula years before it became a genre. Based on an original article by Jethro Noble, first published in Rush XP1.

Craig Toone

9 May 2025

Next Mercedes-AMG Mythos Special To Be Based On CLE Coupé

Ken Pearson

27 January 2026

Custom BBR MX-5 Review: The 260bhp NC Mazda Should Have Made

Ken Pearson

10 October 2025

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The Complete V8 Audi R8 Buying Guide

Craig Toone

18 September 2025

OUR CARS

A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

Alex Dunlop

1 August 2025

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A Peugeot 205 Roland Garros and a Visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Alex Dunlop

25 July 2025

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Our Cars - FK8 Honda Civic Type R

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

Alex Dunlop

6 June 2025

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Our Cars - 981 Porsche Cayman

After nearly two decades of continual evolution, the final Nissan R35 GT-R has left the line. Craig Toone takes a look back at the car that redefined what the Japanese super-coupé could be.

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Over 50,000 words covering the greatest modern classics and iconic new performance cars. Printed on premium 115 gsm paper and delivered direct to your door.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Ferrari 430 Scuderia in the Scottish Borders

E39 M5 in Derbyshire's Peak District

Subaru Impreza P1 on the West Pennine Moors

Ford Racing Puma, Holme Moss Summit

Group test - Finding the best second-hand hot hatch for £5,000

Megane R26.R takes on the Snake Pass

Brock Yates & the Cannonball Run

Monaro VXR 6.0, Forest of Bowland

Porsche 968 Club Sport Buying Guide

Plus much more...

Introducing Rush XP1 - Our Print Magazine

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